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Troyes old town

The old centre of Troyes is shaped like a champagne cork and packed with half-timbered houses on narrow streets.

About Troyes old town

The old centre of Troyes is shaped like a champagne cork and packed with half-timbered houses on narrow streets. Walk Ruelle des Chats, where the gables nearly touch, then the Gothic cathedral and its stained glass. End the day with a glass in one of the champagne bars.

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10000 Troyes, France

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Tips, answered

Take an early train from Gare de l'Est so you have the whole day.

Maison de l'Outil holds 12,000 hand tools in a Renaissance mansion. It's better than it sounds.

This is a town, not a winery. For cellars and tastings at the houses, Épernay is the day.

Most visitors spend 1-2 hours here, though you could easily stay longer if you're interested in the details.

Troyes old town is in the Day Trip neighborhood of Paris. The address is 10000 Troyes, France. The area is well-served by metro.

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Avenue de Champagne, Épernay

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