Provins and Provinois Museum
Description
Behind the beautiful stone façade dating from the 12th century and the magnificent "diamond" window of the Roman house, one of the oldest buildings in Provins, discover on four levels, the museum's treasures linked to the history of the city and its surroundings. A collection of unusual and precious objects, from prehistory to the 19th century, through the Renaissance, such as the mask carried by Napoleon during a costume ball, the chasuble that belonged to Saint-Edme, brotherhood sticks from the 16th and 17th centuries and water hydrants from the 13th century.
The museum also has a fine collection of medieval pavements and an original series of objects related to franc-masonry: aprons, medals, diplomas, necklaces and instruction books from the provincial lodge, the Heureuse Alliance.
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Days and opening hours
From 14⁄01 to 06/02/2026 on bank holidays and weekends between 12 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 07/02 to 12/06/2026 daily between 12 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 13⁄06 to 22/08/2026 daily between 11 am and 6.30 pm.
23/08/2026 closed .
From 24⁄08 to 20/09/2026 daily between 11 am and 6.30 pm.
From 21⁄09 to 01/11/2026 daily between 12 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 02/11 to 20/12/2026 on bank holidays and weekends between 12 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 21/12/2026 to 01/01/2027 closed daily.
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Spoken languages
- French
Single services tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
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