Troyes is situated at the western end of the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. It has immediate access to some beautiful lake scenery as well as the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park - ideal for those who take up car hire from Troyes. Hiring a car from Troyes is available from our location at 28 Rue Voltaire.
The city itself is home to an incredible ten churches, along with an abundance of 16th century architecture. The half-timbered houses and narrow confines of Rue Champeaux transporting visitors back to medieval France. Troyes' medieval themes are emphasised in attractions such as the Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière – a homage to medieval handicraft.
The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul is the most famous of Troyes ten churches, but the Church of St Madeleine, and the St Urbain Basilica are certainly worth a look. The medieval architecture and half-timbered houses of Troyes provide the city's essential character so don't miss the Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensee Ouvriere to see how locals would have sustained themselves and made a living five hundred years ago.
Rent a car from Troyes and take the D960 east to Lac d'Auzon-Temple, for some wonderful lakeside scenery.
