Sunday 27 September at Provins

A DAY TRIP TO PROVINS

A walled medieval city, part of the UNESCO world heritage.

Here are the details of the walk.

Departure: Paris (Gare de l'Est) 9:45. Arrival Provins 11:07.

Return:
Provins: 16:21. Arrival Paris 17:41.
Provins: 18:14. Arrival Paris 19:41.
Provins: 20:14. Arrival Paris 21:41.
Provins: 21:21. Arrival Paris 22.41.

The station is 2 kilometers from the old city. The train is neither a TGV nor at all medieval, but it is a slow country train and the trip is 86 km long.

The walk

Leaving the station we will walk up to the old city, admire the historic houses, and get some maps at the tourist office. A few steps along the ramparts and we'll have our lunch at 12:30. At 13:15 we'll set out on a 3½ hour walk across the surrounding wheatfields and through the woods.

Then we return to the city, with remarkable views across the fields. There we'll visit Caesar's Tower, Provins' most famous monument.

If we have been good walkers, we'll have some time to wander around the city, visiting shops, boutiques and cafés. In the late afternoon we'll meet at the central Place du Châtel and look for a snack shop or creperie and get our strength back.

Don't forget the station is 2 kilometers away, half an hour's walk from the old city. The walk will last 4½ or 5 hours.

Those who prefer a more detailed tour of the city can leave the group after lunch and walk along the three sightseeing tours of the town. Join the main group at the place du Châtel in the afternoon for a happy end to the day.

Provins is particularly lively on Sundays, with numerous activities, visits and shows. Invite your friends to come along! For more information see www.provins.net.

Train fares

A 6-zone Mobilis ticket is a good deal cheaper than a round trip ticket from Paris. Mobilis is a one-day pass for a unlimited travel in Paris and the Ile de France, valid for train, métro, bus and RER. Provins is in zone 6.

As usual bring a light lunch and water and be prepared for a sunny day or a rainy one, even on Sun Day.

Please email or phone Daniel if you wish to come on the walk.

• Phone 09 50 56 65 26 or 01 45 90 65 26
• Mobile (only on the day of the walk) 06 99 20 70 79.
• Email: daniel.perot@free.fr

Looking forward to seeing you,

Daniel