Provins - l'escalier

Medieval stairway

in Provins

leading to the 

city wall

77160, Provins

France

Creperie - Mammy Gateaux

Provins

There are more than a few creperies in Provins,

but this one had the most charming entrance.

Mammy Gateaux

16, place du Chatel

77160, Provins France

Église Saint-Quiriace

Église Saint-Quiriace

This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, 

was founded early in the 11th century.  

The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town,

 respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).

This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town, 

and although it has never been completed it is worthy of a visit.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

9, place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins, France

des petits jardins de Provins

In the small spaces,

gardens are abundant

with vegetables, herbs

and plants

A quick train ride

 from Gare de l'Est...

the charming, 11th century

 town of Provins

rue du Four des Raines

77160, Provins

Les Comptoirs des Colporteurs

Les Comptoirs des Colporteurs

A mystical doorway draped in the green fringe

of old wisteria vines.

Les Comptoirs des Colporteurs

4, rue Jean Desmarets

77160, Provins (short distance from Paris)

Une croix de Provins

Just a short trip out of Paris 

the Medieval city of Provins is filled

with history and architecture.

Here in the courtyard of Eglise Saint-Quiriace

a delicate cross is surrounded by lush palettes of green

bon dimanche

Eglise Saint-Quiriace courtyard

Provins, France

Église Saint-Quiriace

Église Saint-Quiriace

This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, 

was founded early in the 11th century.  

The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town,

 respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).

This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town, 

and although it has never been completed it is worthy of a visit.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

9, place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins, France

Un cycliste dans une rue

A cyclist

In a narrow street of Provins (a short train ride from Gare de L'Est) we found this cyclist, moving so slowly that it was a marvel he kept his bicycle upright.  It was mid-morning and perhaps he had delivered the contents of those empty boxes to a market, mushrooms or berries?  He was chatting with a gentlemen who was walking in the same direction, someone he knew.  With a population of about 12,000, the locals all know each other.

Although it rained when we were there, 

it did not dampen our enjoyment of this Medieval town.

Beyond

Provins, France

Des fênetres de Provins

Windows in Provins

With just a quick train ride out of Paris (from Gare de l'Est)
you can be in the midst of a Medieval village
with a panoramic view of the landscape. 


Many of the 11th century buildings are relatively unchanged.
 It is an easy day trip out of Paris and has a very quiet, peaceful feeling.

16, rue du Four des Raines

77160, Provins

Église Saint-Quiriace - la porte rouge

Église Saint-Quiriace

The setting for this Twelfth Century church

 is rich with history. 

We watched as she entered the red doors on gloomy day.  

You can catch just a brief glimpse of her blue robes in the puddle.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

Place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins

Église Saint-Quiriace II

Église Saint-Quiriace

Quiet and unassuming on the exterior...
warm and richly detailed within



bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

9, place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins, France

Porte d'entrée

Front door of No. 28

The stone and timber construction of this home 

is punctuated with the weathered, but sturdy, door.

Each of the homes along the main street 

leading to the Upper town of Provins is graced with lace curtains.  

From the bolted repairs of this door, 

one might think it abandoned, 

but the delicate touch of fabric at the windows says otherwise.

77160, Provins France

just beyond Paris

Église Saint-Quiriace

Église Saint-Quiriace

This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, was founded early in the 11th century.  The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town, respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).

This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town, and although it has never been completed it is worthy of a visit.  Our trip to Provins was met with rain which seemed  moody and appropriate in this Medieval village.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

9, place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins, France