What to do · Provins
The Caesar Tower, the 12th-century keep
Information
- From
- €5 adult
- Duration
- 35 min
- Season
- All year; daily from late March to early November
- Who it's for
- Families and teenagers; narrow spiral staircase
The 12th-century octagonal keep is the symbol of Provins. It served as a watchtower, a refuge and a prison, and today it holds the bells of the collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace, which still ring twice: five minutes before and on the hour.
The visit
You climb a spiral staircase: the guardroom, the so-called governor's room with its fireplace and latrines, the Pâté aux Anglais, the wall-walk and, at the top, the 17th-century timber frame. From the top you see the whole town and the Brie countryside. On the way down, don't skip the ground-floor room. There is a free audio guide with a QR code, of 25 minutes: bring your own headphones.
Opening hours and price
From late March to 7 November it is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. The rest of the year, weekends, public holidays and school holidays from 10:00 to 17:00, and weekdays from 14:00 to 17:00. Closed on 1 January and 25 December. A ticket costs €5 (€3 for ages 4 to 12) or is included in the Pass Provins. You enter by Rue de la Pie. Animals are not allowed.
Tips
- Pass Provins If you are also going to see the underground passages and the barn, the €16 online pass works out cheaper than single tickets.
- Vertigo The staircase is narrow and winds a lot; the wall-walk is outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to climb the Caesar Tower?
€5 for adults and €3 for children aged 4 to 12, or included in the Pass Provins.
How long does the visit last?
About 35 minutes.
Is it open in winter?
Yes: weekends, public holidays and holidays from 10:00 to 17:00, and weekday afternoons.
As a familyWith teenagers
