French: Provins, ville de foire médiévale
The Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs is a World Heritage site in France defined by the UNESCO in 2001 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 1002 (805, 441) in our monthly survey..

"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."
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