Troyes
Troyes is in the Aube department of the Champagne-Ardenne region, on the Seine River.
The city describes itself as "La cité en forme de bouchon de champagne" (trans: the city in the form of a champagne cork) although this is more noticeable from aerial views!
The town is said to have one of the finest medieval centres to be seen in France. Be that as it may, the town is a lovely ensemble, with the streets of tall colombage houses surrounding the attractive cathedral.
Later Renaissance buildings can also be seen in the centre of Troyes, and these are perhaps the highlight - the town hall, Hotel de Marisy and the Hotel du Lion Noir (each dating from the 16th - 17th centuries) are the best examples, above all the Hotel du Lion Noir in Rue Emile Zola.
The Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Peter and Saint Paul dominates the centre of Troyes, and there are also an excess of churches, each with their own distinct features and attractions. See particularly the Saint-Remy church and the 'clock' on the belltower, and the church St-Jean-au-Marché, where Henry V married Catherine of France.
The town also has some interesting museums - particularly noteworthy are the Museum of Modern Art (including, for example, works by Courbet and De Stael), the 'Museum of Tools and Workmen', and the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology'
Note: many people visit Troyes to buy discount clothes - the town is still an important textile centre, and several shops sell designer clothes at discount prices.
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Places to visit near Troyes, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Troyes.
See also Troyes (version Francais)
