Aube identity card: a few must-sees.
You’ve recently moved to the Aube region and are wondering where to start discovering the area? Here are a few must-sees!
Troyes, a charismatic city
The city center, shaped like a champagne cork, is only a small part of its identity. Troyes is a city of art and history. Stroll along its cobbled streets and look up to admire its famous half-timbered houses. Take a break near the quays to watch the Seine flow by, and soak up its history between churches and museums.
To find out all you need to know about this city: visit it!
Aube, in Champagne
With 8,000 hectares of vineyards and a 220 km Champagne tourist route, Aube is also Champagne! Discover the vineyards of the Côte des Bar, Montgueux and Villenauxe-la-Grande, and meet the winegrowers with the “vignobles & découvertes” label who will open their doors to you.
The Regional Nature Park and the Great Lakes
It was one of the first 5 regional nature parks created in France. A veritable “green lung” for the Aube region, the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park covers 58 communes, 80,000 hectares and three large reservoirs (Lac d’Orient, Lac d’Amance and Lac du Temple). With its well-preserved biodiversity and outdoor activities, this is a place of great wealth!
The art of stained glass
Aube is the home of stained glass. In Troyes, explore the 3,000m² Cité du Vitrail, which houses 6 permanent exhibition halls and educational exhibitions/workshops. It’s also a resource center and a hub for study and research.
But stained glass is everywhere in Aube. To discover all the buildings and glassworks in the region, take the stained glass route by downloading the mobile app.
Gastronomy
Here, it’s nicknamed ” canaille “, and it’s a warm, sharing gastronomy. The real Andouillette de Troyes is an institution, and don’t miss the local cheeses of Chaource and Champ-sur-Barse or the mushrooms of Cussangy.
As for beverages, the Pays d’Othe produces ciderand apple juice. Beer is brewed from Buchères to Fougères, and whisky is distilled in Buxueil and Soligny.
And champagne? Its golden color and soft, finely sparkling taste are what give it its identity. It’s prestigious, it’s tasty, and in our region, it’s the drink for every occasion.
Nigloland park
A must for families and friends alike. For thrill-seekers, Nigloland is the place to be. For the little ones, there’s plenty to do too!
This theme park dates back to 1987 and has grown considerably. France’s 5th-busiest amusement park, with 43 attractions and shows, it is growing year on year and offers a natural, green setting.
Shopping
Troyes is the historic birthplace of factory outlets. Today, it’s Europe’s largest textile destocking center, so are you ready for a shopping spree?
Discover the 4 main centers, including McArthurGlen (Pont-Sainte-Marie) and Marques Avenue (Saint-Julien-les-Villas), with historic brands such as Petit-Bateau, Lacoste and Le Coq Sportif based in Aube.
Cultural richness
The castle route
Marked by a strong history, Aube is a treasure trove of castles . Take a leap back into the past on the Route des Châteaux de l’Aube, where you’ll discover some thirty sumptuous edifices.
Exceptional museums
Don’t miss out on discovering our museums. There are many of them, with different styles and subjects, all steeped in history. In Troyes, the Musée d’Art Moderne holds one of France’s finest collections, while the Musée Saint-Loup houses France’s 3rd-largest collection of 19th-century sculpture. Discover also La Maison de l’Outil, steeped in the culture of the Compagnons du devoir, or the Musée Napoléon and the Musée du Peintre Pierre-Auguste Renoir…
Find all the museums in Aube here.