What to do · Provins
The Rose Garden of Provins and the rose of the Crusades
Information
- From
- €7 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- February to December; the bloom, May to July
- Who it's for
- Everyone; pushchairs and wheelchairs
- With a dog
- On a lead; the garden provides water for dogs
A 3.5-hectare garden beneath the monuments of the upper town, with more than 450 varieties of roses arranged by theme: modern roses, which bloom until autumn, and old ones, such as the Rosa gallica officinalis, the "rose of Provins" that tradition says Thibaud IV of Champagne brought back from the Crusades. It has a garden of medieval medicinal plants, sun loungers, a tea room with a terrace and a shop. It has been listed as a Jardin Remarquable since 2014 and holds the Tourisme et Handicap label.
When to go
To see it in bloom, May to July. From 28 March to 15 November it is open every day from 10:00 to 19:30; in February, March, November and December, weekends and Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00, Friday afternoons and daily in the holidays. Closed in January. It costs €7.50 in spring and summer and from €4.50 in autumn and winter; under-12s don't pay. Dogs are allowed on a lead. It is at 11 Rue des Prés, in the lower part.
Frequently asked questions
When do the roses bloom in Provins?
The main bloom is May to July; the modern roses continue into autumn.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes, on a lead.
How much is entry?
€7.50 in spring and summer, from €4.50 in autumn and winter; free for under-12s.
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