Provins

Provins is about 50 km from the house and really worth a visit. This a beautiful medieval town with a great past. Check out www.provins.net.
When we visited the old town, there was hardly anyone in the streets and it really felt like time had stopped somewhere in the 13th century. Atmospheric!
There is also an interesting manufacture of tiles (not that I am obssessed with building material) www.lecarreaudeprovins.fr.