Troyes is in the Grand-Est region of France.

A view down the nave of the Cathedral toward the altar

See

Stained glass windows in the Cathedral

Troyes has a famous Gothic cathedral.

Eat

In Sainte-Maure (9 km north)

• Auberge de Sainte Maure, 99, route de Méry (on the D78), ☏ +33 3 25 76 90 41, auberge.saintemaure@wanadoo.fr. Closed Sunday evening and Monday. Country inn with a clear dining room, and a terrace along the river for the summer. Fine cooking (gâteau de pied de cochon, ris d'agneau aux épices douces). Beautiful wine list. They also have three rooms. 2-course meal with wine €70. 

In Bar-sur-Seine (32 km southeast)

• Hôtel restaurant du commerce (in the center), ☏ +33 3 25 86 36. A good brasserie, frequented by locals. Two-courses meal with wine €20.