A 12th century dungeon, the Cesar Tower is the symbol of the power of Provins and the Counts of Champagne in the Middle Ages!
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The Cesar Tower is the emblematic monument of the medieval city of Provins and a concentrate of history!
This 12th century keep is impressive both in size and shape!
It is also called the “Grosse Tour”, served as a watchtower, a refuge and a prison.
Prisoners were locked up in the turrets and dungeons, narrow and sometimes into total darkness …
Today it houses the bells of the collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace and still rings twice: 5mn before and on the hour.
Before you reach the sumptuous 17th century roof structure, you will pass through the vaulted guards’ room, the room known as the “Governor’s Office”, very luxurious with its fireplace and especially its individual latrines, the “Pâté aux Anglais”, and finally the covered way to protect against bad weather and attacks.
Once you have climbed up all the floors, you will enjoy the splendid view of the whole of Provins and its surrounding countryside!
When you come back down the spiral staircase that will certainly make you dizzy, don’t miss the lower room, the last step before the return to daylight…
Nocturnal illumination of the tower, sublimely enhanced by new LED lighting, in an ecological and economical approach.
the Audioguided tour:
Immerse yourself in this architectural treasure!
The model, the pâté aux Anglais, the dungeons, the guards’ room, the Governor’s room, the wall walk, the roof structure, the lower room… young and old alike will be transported back through the centuries by the captivating tales of the two narrators!
How does it work?
It’s so easy to use, all you have to do is scan the QR Code and let yourself be guided!
The 10 commentaries will be triggered automatically by wifi sensors.
Total duration: 25 min.
Our advice:
• Don’t hesitate to download the application before you come.
• To make your visit as comfortable as possible, don’t forget your headphones.
Pay-per-use headphones will be available at the reception desk.
This new feature is included in the monument admission ticket
(as a single ticket or with the Pass Provins).
Cultural highlights not to be missed (subject to change):
• Saturday 5 July and Saturday 2 August 2025: Provins by Candlelight : two absolutely magical evenings to discover the medieval town of Provins in an unusual way (from 7 p.m.)!
The Cesar’s Tower will be illuminated with more than 700 candles from 8.30 p.m. until midnight.
Complete programme soon available in the “Agenda“
Buy your tickets online or on site
• Ticket for the monument only: adult 5 € – child (4-12 years old) 3 € – free for under 4 years old.
• The Cesar Tower is included in the Pass Provins, from 9,50 €.
Once the date has been chosen, the 10 a.m., 10.30 a.m. or 2 p.m. times that appear simply correspond to the opening times of the monument.
Your ticket is valid for the whole day or half-day.
Schedules & Welcome conditions
Information and welcome conditions subject to change.
Schedules:
• Up to 5 January 2025: daily from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• From 6 January to 28 March: weekends and daily during French school holidays (zones B & C) from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – weekdays outside school holidays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – exceptionally closed on Monday 27 January.
• From 29 March to 2 November: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• From 3 November to 31 December: weekends, public holidays and during French school holidays from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – weekdays outside French school holidays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Annual closure: 1 January and 25 December.
Length: about 35 min.
Last admission 15 min. before the closure of the monument.
Free visit.
Access: rue de la Pie.
On site, Provins Pass is available at the Tourist Office and at all Provins monuments (except at the Museum) and the SNCF train station tourist information point.
Please note that animal friends are not allowed in the monuments, nor on the sites of the shows, nor during the major events.
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