What to do · Provins
The Tithe Barn and the Champagne fairs
Information
- From
- €5 adult
- Duration
- 35 min
- Season
- All year; daily from late March to August
- Who it's for
- Families; the audio guide is suitable for children
A stone house typical of Provins in the 12th and 13th centuries: warehouse below, shop on the first floor and living quarters above. It was rented to merchants, among them from Toulouse, and in the 16th century it was used to store the harvest tithe, hence the name.
What you see
The ground-floor room, with ribbed vaulting and carved capitals, and a staging with figures of the trades and merchants of the Champagne fairs: the Italian merchant, the Provins clothier, the moneychanger, the scribe, the parchment maker. The audio guide, lent in exchange for an ID document, explains in about 35 minutes why Provins was so rich. It is the best way to understand the town before walking round it.
Opening hours and price
From late March to 31 August, every day from 10:00 to 18:00; from September to early November, weekends from 10:00 to 18:00 and weekdays from 14:00 to 18:00; in winter, weekends, public holidays and school holidays from 14:00 to 17:00. Admission: €5 (€3 for ages 4 to 12) or with the Pass Provins. It is at 3 Rue Saint-Jean.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tithe Barn in Provins?
A medieval merchant's house with an exhibition on the Champagne fairs, with an audio guide.
How much does it cost?
€5 for adults and €3 for children aged 4 to 12, or with the Pass Provins.
As a family
