Those choosing Troyes as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment for their stay.
Location
Troyes SNCF railway station is located in the immediate vicinity of the city centre.
Culture and History
The hosiery industry gave Troyes a worldwide reputation. The Hôtel du Lion Noir was built at the end of the 16th century by a wealthy merchant who was connected to noble families from Troyes. During the restoration of the Hôtel du Lion Noir, a sculpted Renaissance façade was uncovered beneath the plaster.
In the southern chapel, visitors can admire the delicate statue “Vierge au Raisin”; it is representative of the “École troyenne” of the 16th century.
In the vicinity of Troyes are the Musée Saint-Loup, a museum, the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame des Prés-lés-Troyes, and the Église Saint-Nizier, a church. The Hugues de payns Museum is also located near Troyes.
Markets and Gastronomy
The Marché des Marots takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 08:00 to 13:00 and offers products from small producers in the Aube département. Andouillette de Troyes is part of Troyes’ gastronomy and is recommended by the A.A.A.A.A., the “Association Amicale des Amateurs d’Andouillette Authentique”.
Surrounding Area
The surroundings of Troyes include Mont Cochot hill, Haut de la Sentille hill, Mont l’Abbé hill, and Haut de Mergey hill.
Other destinations in the same regional classification are Baroville, Villechétif, Géraudot, Landreville, Poligny, Arsonval, Mesnil-Sellières and Champignol-Lez-Mondeville.
