Troyes France: A Lovely Medieval City

Most streets in the old part of town are pedestrian only alleys, lined up with lovely old half-timbered, now crooked, houses framed with beams decorated with carvings and sculptures.

As you walk along these streets you feel transported into a Knight's Tale

Nowadays these houses have become student lodgings or restaurants

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One of the oldest houses in Troyes is The "Maison du Dauphin" (House of the Dolphin) son to Francis 1st.

A wonderful example of the ancient architectural style at Troyes, this house, once opulent, now it is all crooked but still beautiful, it is one of the most famous landmarks at Troyes

The Cathedral of St Pierre et St Paul is a beautiful example of Gothic Architecture.

The Cathedral in Troyes was originally built in the 9th Century as a Romanesque building. It was partially destroyed by the Norman invasion so it was repaired in the 10th Century.

The actual Gothic Cathedral was started around 1200 and the works went through the 17th Century but it was never finished, leaving the Cathedral with only one tower.

The Order of The Knights Templar was founded by Hugues de Payns in 1128 and confirmed at St. Pierre et St. Paul by the Catholic Council of Troyes.

The town of Payns is just 15 minutes away, there the Musée Hugues de Payns offers great information about these Knights.

Another interesting historical fact is that Joan of Arc entered the City of Troyes riding side by side with, at the time, Dauphin Charles, future King Charles VII.

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Troyes is an excellent place for studying. Students from all over the world attend school or universties in the city. Like the  Graduate School of Management "Ecole Superieure de Commerce" that belongs to the Group-ESC, a higher education Institution managed by Aube Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of the French Higher Education groups.

If you would like more information, please visit: http://www.groupe-esc-troyes.com

Summetime is fun around Troyes. On a sunny day you can rent a bicycle and ride to Payns to visit the touristic sites of The Knights Templar. Familes also enjoy riding or driving to any of the nearby lakes and spend a beautiful day at the beach.

Carcassonne Castle, La Cite by BrianRS

If you like Medieval Cities, France offers a great variety and each city has its own special touch and flavour. Travel through castles, historic sites as you enjoy delicious French Food. Some castles are even available for rent or have become where you can stay and feel as if you were travelling back in time.

These are some of the French medieval cities you can visit when travelling to France:

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