UNESCO World Heritage · 2001
Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs
Cultural
WHS ID
873
Inscribed
2001
Category
Cultural
Description
The fortified medieval town of Provins is situated in the former territory of the powerful Counts of Champagne. It bears witness to early developments in the organization of international trading fairs and the wool industry. The urban structure of Provins, which was built specifically to host the fairs and related activities, has been well preserved.
Inscription details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| WHS ID | 873 |
| Inscribed | 2001 |
| Category | Cultural |
| Criteria | (ii)(iv) |
| State party | France |
| Transboundary | No |
| French name | Provins, ville de foire médiévale |
Protected monuments
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Fresne de Authon | Authon | 1961 |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame | Chartres | 1862 |
| Château du Coudray de Luçay-le-Libre | Luçay-le-Libre | 1978 |
| Ancienne chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Quinquenevent | Machecoul | 1997 |
| Château de la Rairie de Pont-Saint-Martin | Pont-Saint-Martin | 1989 |
| Château de Montgiron de Veilleins | Veilleins | 1968 |
| Pont George V de Orléans | Orléans | 1926 |
| Maison de Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | Fontevraud-l'Abbaye | 1975 |
| Maison du 15e siècle de Beaulieu-lès-Loches | Beaulieu-lès-Loches | 1949 |
| Chapelle priorale et frairiale Saint-Georges de Penfao | Guémené-Penfao | 2004 |
| Ancien prieuré de Port-l'Abbé | Etriché | 1965 |
| Moulins à vent de Péronne | Chanteloup-les-Bois | 1978 |
| Eglise Saint-Georges de Les Corvées-les-Yys | Les Corvées-les-Yys | 2008 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Port | Les Sables-d'Olonne | 1993 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre de Balesmes | Descartes | 1908 |
Loire appellations
| Appellation | Avg score | Reviews | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sancerre | 89.3 | 554 | White |
| Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | 88.6 | 237 | White |
| Pouilly-Fumé | 89.6 | 153 | White |
| Vouvray | 88.4 | 153 | White |
| Touraine | 86.3 | 85 | White |
| Chinon | 88.7 | 72 | Red |
| Menetou-Salon | 87.3 | 69 | White |
| Crémant de Loire | 87.5 | 54 | Sparkling |
| Val de Loire | 85.6 | 41 | White |
| Saumur | 88.4 | 40 | White |
| Anjou | 87.6 | 36 | White |
| Rosé d'Anjou | 84 | 35 | Rosé |
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Updated: April 14, 2026.