Holiday rentals in Troyes

Discover Troyes, Aube and the surrounding area during your holiday

Troyes, the historic capital of the Champagne region, is a fine example of a blend of history and modernity. Start your holiday in Troyes by discovering the famous cork. The name comes from the shape of its historic centre as seen from the sky. You can wander from alley to alley until you reach the most famous of them all, the Ruelle des Chats. It's so narrow that, since the 15th century, cats have been able to cross from one house to another like tightrope walkers! Troyes is a city where heritage is omnipresent, with its cathedral, churches, museums, town houses and timber-framed houses - in fact, it is considered to be one of the French cities with the highest number of timber-framed houses. Your Champagne holiday can continue with a visit to the vineyards of Montgueux, a village perched on a hill overlooking the Seine Valley. Situated on the outskirts of Troyes, this village offers an incredible panoramic view of the Aube department during a sparkling break. From Montgueux, you can see the Forêt d'Orient, now a Regional Nature Park, with its 3 lakes: Lac d'Orient, Lac du Temple and Lac d'Amance. There's something for everyone: a leisure centre and cycle path for nature sports enthusiasts, birdwatching areas for wildlife lovers and beaches for those who prefer to laze around! Access to the Grands Lacs de Champagne from Troyes is made easy by a national road.

Activities to do near Troyes, Aube

A multitude of activities await you in and around the town of Troyes. Your holidays in Champagne will first of all be an opportunity to discover the factory outlets located in the neighbouring communes and which contribute to the reputation of the city of Troyes throughout the country! It was in fact in Troyes that the concept of factory outlets was born in the 1960s, and has since spread to other cities. Bouchon de Champagne" is synonymous with Champagne tasting. Visit one of the few estates in the Montgueux vineyards and meet the professionals who make the world's best-known wine! Champagne has been classified as an AOC since 1936, and the Montgueux vineyards are special in that they form an enclave between the Marne vineyards and the Côte des Bar. Let's stay in the world of gastronomy with the famous andouillette from Troyes. Although it does not officially benefit from a quality label, it is nevertheless represented by the 5A association, which promotes the Troyes region through its renown. Another of the region's culinary specialities is Chaource cheese. It is covered by an AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) whose area extends as far as Troyes. Finish off with a visit to a traditional cheese dairy to find out how this creamy wonder is made. All in all, you'll leave your stay in the Aube more charged up than when you arrived. For lovers of heritage and fine stonework, the village of Ervy-le-Châtel, 30 minutes from Troyes, is just the place for you! Set in the bucolic Pays d'Armance region, this village has been classified as a "Petite Cité de Caractère" and boasts some remarkable features, including a 15th-century church and a circular timber-framed market hall.