Musée de Provins et du Provinois
Museum in the Maison romane (Romanesque House) in Provins, with archaeological collections and religious art from prehistory to the 19th century.
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About the museum
The Musée de Provins et du Provinois is housed in the Maison romane (Romanesque House), one of the oldest secular buildings in Provins, a medieval town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The facade dates from the 12th century and is decorated with a “diamond” window. The museum holds the “Musée de France” designation.
The collections, spread over four levels, tell the story of the town and its region from prehistory to the 19th century, with the Renaissance along the way. They come in particular from archaeological excavations in Provins and the surrounding area.
Among the notable pieces are remains of the treasure of the church of Saint-Quiriace, including gold monstrances and the chasuble of Saint Edme, as well as sculptures, paintings and rare objects such as a foundling wheel (tour d'abandon), used to leave orphans at church doors. The museum also has confraternity staves from the 16th and 17th centuries, 13th-century water outlets, a set of medieval floor tiles, and objects linked to the Freemasonry of the Provins lodge L'Heureuse Alliance.
Highlights
- Romanesque house with a 12th-century facade and diamond window
- Remains of the treasure of the church of Saint-Quiriace and the chasuble of Saint Edme
- Collection of medieval floor tiles
- Freemasonry objects from Provins
- Foundling wheel for orphans
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes de la Maison romane – Archaeological collections and religious art from prehistory to the 19th century, with the Saint-Quiriace treasure, medieval floor tiles and Freemasonry objects.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 22,191
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Children aged 4 to 12 and other reduced rates |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 3 · Free for children under 4; €2.50 for children aged 4 to 12. |
Tickets sold on site for the monument only. The museum is included in the Pass Provins. European Museum Night gives free access to the permanent collections.
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
Getting there & parking
Address: 7 rue du Palais, 77160 Provins.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Self-guided visit. Animals are not admitted into the monuments. |
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