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Theme Week Champagne – Troyes

22 March 2014 | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union | Rubric: General Reading Time: 5 minutes

Troyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department. It is located on the Seine river about 150 km (93 mi) southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses (mainly of the 16th century) survive in the old town. Troyes has been in existence since the Roman era, as Augustobona Tricassium, which stood at the hub of numerous highways, primarily the Via Agrippa. The inhabitants of the commune are called Troyens. read more…