The Underground Galleries are certainly the most mysterious places in Provins!
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About
As far as we know, very few documents are available which could throw light on the existence and precise use of the Underground Galleries.
Many questions still remain unanswered. Nevertheless, various assumptions have been made thanks to historical cross-checks and observations.
Originally these galleries were probably used as a quarry to extract a specific type of fuller’s earth for degreasing woollen cloth.
We know that the cloth industry flourished in Medieval Provins, and the needs of the local fullers must therefore have been considerable.
Once the cavities had been dug out, the town’s inhabitants put them to a variety of uses. They became hiding places, storerooms during the Champagne Fairs or places of worship. And some of the graffiti inscriptions suggest that they were used by the town’s freemasons
The undergrounds go very far and you will only visit a small part of them… so to avoid getting lost, follow the guide for a fascinating tour!
Departures in groups of 25 people maximum, for safety and preservation of the site.
Our advice:
The temperature being constant at 13°, bring a piece of clothing to cover your shoulders, especially in summer!
Schedules & Welcome conditions
Information and welcome conditions subject to change.
2026 Opening Hours:
From March 28 to July 3: Weekends, public holidays, and long weekends from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Weekdays at 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm – during school holidays (zones B and C) from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm. • June 13-14: Provins Medieval Festival, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
From July 4 to August 30: Weekends, public holidays, and long weekends from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm – Weekdays from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.
From August 31 to September 30: Weekends from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm – Weekdays at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
From October 1st to November 1st: Weekends 10:30 am to 5:30 pm – Weekdays 4:00 pm – During school holidays (zones B & C): Tours 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm.
From January 2nd to March 27th and from November 2nd to December 31st: Weekends and public holidays 11:30 am/2:30 pm/3:30 pm + Saturdays 4:30 pm – Weekdays during school holidays: Tours 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
December 12th and 13th: Christmas in Provins: Tours 11:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday and 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Closed: January 1st and December 25th.
Please notice that French guided tour departures are available all year long
Length: about 45 min.
Last admission 15 min. before the closure of the monument.
Guided visit.
Special conditions:
Reservation is highly recommended, specifying the day and time wanted:
– after purchase of your ticket on 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26,
– at your arrival at the Tourist Office or in the monuments (except Museum of Provins).
Access: 3 rue Saint-Thibault.
Please note that our friends the animals are not allowed in the monuments, nor on the sites of the shows, nor in the major events.
Buy your tickets online or on site
• Ticket for the monument only: adult 6 € – child (4-12 years old) 4 € – free for under 4 years old.
• The Undergrounds are included in the Pass Provins, from 9,50 €.
If purchased with the Pass Provins offer:
We advise you to call the Tourist Office on 0033 1 64 60 26 26 to reserve your place, depending on the day and time you wish to visit.
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