Vignes et vignerons à Provins aux xiiie et xive siècles

A distinct group of vineyard workers emerged in Provins, France, by the early 14th century, marking a significant specialization in labor during the medieval period. This finding is derived from municipal archives spanning the 13th and 14th centuries, which reveal early local investment in viticulture and the reasons behind such investments, particularly focusing on the transmission of vineyard tools. The study also highlights how these vignerons (vineyard workers) differentiated themselves from farmers in a context of increasing labor specialization.

Wilmart, M. (2014). Vignes et vignerons à Provins aux xiiie et xive siècles. L’Atelier Du CRH, 12. https://doi.org/10.4000/acrh.5926