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Troyes (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is a commune and the capital of the department of Aube in the Grand Est region of north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about 140 km (87 mi) south-east of Paris.
- Troyes Cathedral
- Maison de L’Outil et de La Pensée Ouvrière
- Église de La Madeleine
- Old Troyes
- Ruelle Des Chats
- Musée D’Art Moderne
- Musée de Vauluisant
- Hôtel-Dieu-Le-Comte
- Musée Saint-Loup
- Basilica of St. Urbain
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Started in the 13th century and completed more than 400 years later, Troyes Cathedral is very harmonious inside and out despite being built in different eras. The building is entirely gothic, and is treasured as one of the most beautiful churches, not just in France, but all of Europe. What will strike you is the sense of space in the nave, which i...
Hôtel de Mauroy, at 7 Rue de la Trinité, is a joyous renaissance mansion from 1550 and one of Troyes’ loveliest sights. The Hôtel is a stone, brick and timber building around a courtyard, with a wonderful half-timbered turret. If the outside is beautiful, the interior is enthralling for its massive cache of antique craftsman’s tools. In 65 cabinets...
Troyes’ oldest church is from the 1100s, though the nave and choir needed rebuilding in the 1500s and 1600s. If the outside is understated, it’s the opulence of the interior decoration that makes the church crucial if you’re in the city. The most impressive and historically important element is the choir’s renaissance stone rood screen, which was s...
Troyes has a historic centre that will transport you to a different era. Dawdling from shop to shop is almost an all-day activity, as the medieval quarter is deceptively large. That’s because there were originally two districts: The Cité is to the west, around the Cathedral and where the nobility and clergy had their residences. And then on the eas...
You can’t say you’ve seen Troyes until you’ve walked this medieval alleyway. Here the overhanging corbelled houses converge in a sort of urban ravine, blocking out all daylight. The alley is named after the fact that a cat can jump from a building on one side of the street to the other. It wouldn’t be difficult as the opposing facades actually touc...
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a provincial modern art museum better than this one in the former episcopal palace in Troyes. You’ll be given a substantial overview of 19th and 20th century art in France, via paintings, sculptures, illustrations and decorative items. The 19th-century galleries boast works by artists known to all, like Gauguin, Courb...
There are actually two attractions in the fabulous renaissance Hôtel de Vauluisant. You’ll know the building for its twin circular towers, and after seeing the interior you’ll have a bit more perspective about Troyes and the region. First you have the historical museum, which has curated the marvellous religious paintings, sculpture and stained gla...
Though the current design is from the 1700s, this former hospital has been here since the 1100s. It now holds classrooms and lecture theatres for the University of Troyes, but there’s a quirky museum to hold your attention inside. Entered via the quayside is the hospital’s old apothecary and laboratory, which looks much as it did during the reign o...
Taking its name from the 17th-century abbey that contains it, the Saint-Loup Museum has Troyes’ archaeology, natural history and art up to the modern period. The archaeology wing is in the beautiful vaulted cellars of the abbey, and has Etruscan, Greek and Egyptian artefacts. See the 5th-century Treasure of Pouan, discovered in a tomb a short way n...
The 13th-century Pope Urbain IV was born in Troyes and had this church built in 1262 for his patron saint. It was situated right on the site where his shoemaker father had his cobbler’s workshop. The choir and transept were built in just two years between 1262 and 1264. But the rest of the construction would be drawn out over centuries because of w...
Discover the renaissance charm of Troyes, a city in the south of Champagne with multicoloured half-timbered houses and a stunning cathedral. Explore its history, culture and art in museums, churches and old mansions.
Nov 13, 2023 · In Troyes (pronounce: trwa), the smallest, and most upstream, of the four cities traversed by the river Seine, you will find plenty to amaze and entertain you… Plan your visit to the French medieval city of Troyes with this guide to the best things to see and do, from historic sites to Champagne tasting.
Aug 13, 2024 · Troyes, town, capital of Aube département, Grand Est région, northeastern France. It is located southeast of Paris and directly south of Reims. The town was the historical capital of Champagne. Troyes, France. Before Julius Caesar ’s conquest, Troyes was already a town of the Gauls.
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Discover Troyes, a medieval town in Champagne-Ardenne region, with its renaissance buildings, cathedral, museums and discount shopping. Find hotels, flights, car hire and nearby attractions for your visit.
Its astonishingly intact, ludicrously pretty historic centre wings you back to the Middle Ages, with its warren of cobbled streets, fine ensemble of half-timbered houses in pastel hues, once home to wealthy textile merchants, and uplifting Gothic churches.
Jan 23, 2019 · Planning a visit to Troyes France? This is the ultimate guide to this enchanting village in the Champagne region. It covers all the top attractions and best things to do in Troyes, from wandering through its charming half-timbered houses to marveling at the exquisite Gothic design of the Basilique Saint-Urbain.
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