information about Troyes

April, 9th 2010
PEPPOL MEETING
------TROYES EN CHAMPAGNE
------27-29 SEPTEMBER 2010
PRESENTATION
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Practical Information
ACCESS
By plane
Paris Airports: Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle or Orly
By bus
A5 Paris – Troyes – Dijon
A26 Calais – Reims – Troyes
RN 19 Paris – Troyes – Belfort
RN 71 Troyes – Dijon
RN 77 Nevers - Troyes – Sedan
RD 960 Nancy – Troyes – Orléans
By train
Paris - Mulhouse
Train stations : Troyes – Nogent-sur-Seine – Romilly-sur-Seine – Vendeuvre-sur-Barse –
Bar-sur-Aube
High Speed Train station in Reims
Distances from Troyes to the major cities
In Europe
In France
Orléans
Belfort
Dijon
Nancy
Paris
Reims
Strasbourg
Lyon
Lille
Calais
180 Km
230 Km
150 Km
180 Km
150 Km
130 Km
350 Km
335 Km
340 Km
390 Km
Frankfort
Bruxelles
Luxembourg
Bern
Genève
Anvers
Zurich
London
Amsterdam
Milan
493 Km
350 Km
300 Km
370 Km
380 Km
402 Km
470 Km
520 Km
600 Km
690 Km
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THE AUBE EN CHAMPAGNE:
A SERENADE OF PLEASURES
Just a hop from London by train, close to Burgundy and only one and a half hour
away from Paris, you will find the charming and authentic French way of life in a true
paradise : AUBE EN CHAMPAGNE.
In Troyes, strolling through its beautiful cobbled streets, bordered by well restored
half timbered houses, you will be taken back to the Middle Ages.
The Champagne Route meanders through the vineyard. You will be surprised by
the wonderful panoramas of the Côte des Bar, also called the “horn of plenty”, the
picturesque villages and their beautiful winegrower houses.
In the Great Lakes region, in the heart of the Régional Natural Parc of Foret
d’Orient, you will discover a unique patrimony of half timbered churches.
The Nogentais, with its peaceful valleys invites to escapism.
In the Pays d’Othe – Chaourçois, will delight the lovers of gastronomy.
But sh!
The Aube en Champagne has a lot of other surprises to reveal…
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TROYES - A MEDIEVAL JEWEL
First of all, a map in your hands, you will discover that history
gave a strange – and very symbolic - shape to the town: a champagne
cork shape. This extraordinary figure has been given to Troyes by the
former fortifications that surrounded the town.
Troyes is a splendid medieval town, with its cobbled narrow streets
bordered by beautiful half timbered houses. Strolling in the town centre will
take you in an incredible travel into times. You will be taken back to the
Champagne fairs era, among the street stalls and the town halls.
Either they are arts museums (like Modern Art Museum or Saint
Loup Museum) or historical museums (like Tool Museum, Apothecary of
Hôtel-Dieu-Le-Comte, or textile museum), the museums of Troyes are
like the town: between tradition and modernity.
"What strikes you when you go to Troyes? ... Bells are ringing
everywhere!", was the popular saying, because of the number of
churches, convents, abbeys and other religious buildings that once
dotted the city. Today, Troyes gathers 9 classified churches and a
cathedral. All churches are different but they all hold master pieces in
their statues and stained glass windows.
But Troyes is not only a beautiful historical town. It’s a dynamic town with an
important textile tradition. A lot of great brands were born in Troyes
(Lacoste…). Today, the most important great brands of fashion have a
boutique in the factory outlet centre. Each year, more than two
million visitors come to Troyes to take advantages of the discounts
proposed by the brands (-30% to -50% on stock in relation to
traditional stores).
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MAP OF TROYES
THE AUBE EN CHAMPAGNE REGION
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FACILITIES IN TROYES - 1
Hotels in the city centre
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Hôtel Mercure Troyes Centre*** (70 rooms):
Built on the foundation of the former hosiery trade Poron factories Absorba, the
Mercure hotel is situated just a step from the town center. Its construction made in
collaboration with the architect of the Buildings of France had for mission to make
relive this former site of hosiery trade. The loom in the hall of the hotel and the
photos in the corridors make the hosiery trade the subject held of this hotel.
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Hôtel de la Poste*** (32 rooms):
The Hôtel de la Poste, lies nestling in Troyes city centre and is a charming hotel
offering cosy refinement. The no-smoking hotel’s rooms are decorated in a wide
variety of ways and they offer you comfort combined with peace and quiet. They
are all equipped with a minibar, satellite channels and a hairdryer, air-conditioning
and a safe and Internet access. Breakfast is served in a new room and is
designed to give you all the energy you will need for a good day’s work or
relaxation.
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Royal Hôtel*** - Logis 3 chimneys (40 rooms):
The Royal Hotel is one of the handsome buildings that adorn the avenues of the
town centre. The 40 air-conditioned rooms of the hotel are well equipped with bath,
shower, lavatory, double glazing, direct dial phone, colour TV. Moreover, the hotel
offers an air-conditioned meeting room for up to 20 people, an air-conditioned bar
and entrance hall, lounge, public car park. The restaurant offers a cuisine made
with regional products. A real pleasure both for eyes and palate.
Le Champ des Oiseaux**** (11 rooms):
The Champ des Oiseaux got its name from the original location of its buildings,
in honour of the storks living near by. Situated beside the cathedral it is a very
well restored 15th and 16th century half-timbered building. It was opened in
1995 by Mrs. Monique Boisseau, a retired French teacher.
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FACILITIES IN TROYES - 2
La Maison de Rhodes**** (12 rooms):
The hotel was opened in 2003 by Mr Carcassin, that is perhaps a shade
more masculine and minimalist than its sister establishment (the Champ
des Oiseaux hotel). Some of the bathrooms can only be described as
palatial, while in part the décor reflects its 18th century wood panelling with
the red stain used on the beams in those days.
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Hôtel le Relais Saint Jean**** (25 rooms):
The hotel is situated in the heart of the medieval town, opposite the famous
goldsmith's turret and the baker's house (16th century). All the rooms are airconditioned, spacious, comfortable and uniquely decorated: they are equipped with
slatted beds with adjustable heads and feet, big-screen colour television, mini bar,
direct telephone lines, and electric roller shutters. Bathrooms have showers and
hairdryers. The breakfast is served in a well decorated room and offers a wide
choice of food. The bar and the billiards room are ideal place to relax.
Hotels near Troyes
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Hôtel Novotel*** (83 rooms):
Located 10 minutes by coach from the city centre of Troyes, the hotel has
a calm and pleasant setting. The swimming pool is bordered by a beautiful
terrace. Both can be seen from the restaurant thanks to wide pictures
windows. The 83 rooms are comfortable and spacious. They are all
equipped by mini bar, radio, direct phone, TV with Canal+ and the
Europeans chanels, bath room.
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FACILITIES IN TROYES - 3
Restaurants in the city centre
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Restaurant “Les Crieurs de Vin”:
This place is unique in Troyes, both for the setting and the gastronomy. This
“bistrot cave”, proposes a cuisine mainly composed by products from the
market that enable to highlight the wine. This restaurant is a very good
compromise between “table d’hôte” and wine bar
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Le Bistroquet:
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La Mignardise:
The setting of this restaurant remembers the Parisian “bistrot” of the 19th
century. The chef and his team propose a menu elaborated with French
specialities. All the meals, that make this restaurant well appreciated, are
home made.
The restaurant is hosted in a beautiful 16th century house. By eating in this
restaurant, you will travel into times. Actually, the elegant chimneys dates
from the 16th and 19th centuries, the floor dates from the 18th century and the
ceiling dates from the 19th century. You will both appreciate the beauty of the
setting and the quality of the gastronomic cuisine.
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Le Valentino :
The restaurant is located in a beautiful half timbered house, in the old part of
Troyes. You will both appreciate its peaceful and refined setting and the quality
of the gastronomic cuisine.
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L’Illustré:
The restaurant is located in one of the beautiful pedestrian streets of Troyes,
in a restored half timbered house. Its setting combines modern and old style.
Here, you will taste authentic meals in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
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FACILITIES IN TROYES - 4
Les Jardins du Théâtre:
This beautiful restaurant is facing the La Madeleine theatre and the garden
called « Jardin du Rocher ». The welcome is warm and the hushed
atmosphere remembers the theatre one. The cuisine is copious and mixes
traditional dishes and new flavours.
Restaurants near Troyes
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Hostellerie de Pont Sainte Marie (1 star in Guide Michelin) :
Located 5 minutes by coach from the city centre of Troyes, this inviting dining
room is decorated in a mixture of old and new. The chef blends flavours well
using fine produce to create appetising, modern dishes.
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Auberge de Sainte Maure:
Located 10 minutes by coach from the city centre of Troyes, the dining room
has a classic interior and pleasant summer terrace on the banks of the river.
The chef and his team propose an up-to-date cuisine that skilfully
incorporates tradition.
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FOR THE MEETINGS:
THE ESPACE ARGENCE
To organise the meeting, we suggest you the Espace Argence.
Located in the city centre of Troyes, this beautiful, large and flexible site provides many
facilities for every kind of event.
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History of the Espace Argence
The history of the site began in 1848. It was then the first train
station of Troyes and was called the “Embarcadère”.
Ten years after, the site became a secondary school for boys
only.
The secondary school closed during the 1970’s. It’s during the
1980’s that the idea to create a large place to welcome exhibitions,
concerts, congress was born.
The Espace Argence really opened its doors in 1999.
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The Espace Argence today
Today, the Espace Argence is one of the most important places for fairs, shows,
congress… It can welcome until 3000 people.
The Espace Argence can adapt to your needs. 20 rooms are at your disposal on 2
levels:
- labour room from 28m² to 140 m²
- reception rooms of 100 and 150 m²
- committee or subcommittee rooms from 50 m² to 80 m²
- a big hall to welcome 3000 people (2200 sitting people)
- Amphitheatre of 100 seats
- Technical rooms, cocktail rooms…
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