Places to see in ( Troyes - France )
Places to see in ( Troyes - France )
Troyes is a town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France. Its medieval old town features narrow, cobbled streets lined with colorful, half-timbered houses, mostly dating from the 16th century. The town is home to several Gothic churches with striking stained-glass windows. These include the Troyes Cathedral, the Église Sainte-Madeleine and the Basilique Saint-Urbain.
Troyes has a lively centre that’s graced with one of France’s finest ensembles of half-timbered houses and Gothic churches. Often overlooked, it’s one of the best places in France to get a sense of what Europe looked like back when Molière was penning his finest plays and the Three Musketeers were swashbuckling. Several unique and very worthwhile museums are another lure. Troyes does not have any Champagne cellars. However, you can shop in its scores of outlet stores stuffed with brand-name clothing and accessories, a legacy of the city’s long-time role as France’s knitwear capital.
The downtown area is easily walkable however to go to the outlet malls requires a car. From one side of the downtown to the other is probably a 30 min walk. Troyes is located between to Paris, Reimes, Dijon, and Nancy making it an ideal base to explore the Champagne region. There are some lakes a short drive to the east of the city. The local football (soccer) team, ESTAC, is currently (2013 to 2014 season) in the second French division. Get tickets in the supporters section if possible as it is the cheapest and most exciting. It is very safe. Troyes has some of the best examples of preserved medieval houses in all of Europe, attracting many tourists. There are many old Churches throughout the city and wandering down the stone cobbled streets can make you feel like you are back in time. Besides this Troyes has some nice parks and squares. The Seine river runs through the city, dividing the downtown area roughly in two, and in nice weather you can sit beside it and sip some coffee.
Troyes offers a multimedia library, ice skating, a movie theatre, lazer tag, bowling, pools, and 4 museums. Musée d'Art moderne, Musée Saint-Loup, Musée de Vauluisant, and Musée de l'Apothicairerie. Saint-Loup is the best but they are all worth a look depending on your taste.
Lac d'Auzon-Temple and the Lac d'Orient are two man made lakes to the east of Troyes which are used to control the water levels of other rivers, they are very nice in good weather. As noted above Paris (west), Nancy (east), Dijon (south), or Reimes (north) can be reached for a day trip by car or train. The outlet malls mentioned above also have some good deals.
Troyes has been in existence since the Roman era, as Augustobona Tricassium, which stood at the hub of numerous highways, primarily the Via Agrippa which led north to Reims and south to Langres and eventually to Milan; other Roman routes from Troyes led to Poitiers, Autun and Orléans.
Many half-timbered houses (mainly of the 16th century) survive in the old town:
Hôtels Particuliers (palaces) of the old town
The Hôtel de Ville, Place Alexandre Israël, is an urbane example of the style Louis XIII. On the central corps de logis which contains the main reception rooms, its cornice is rhythmically broken forward over paired Corinthian columns which are supported below by strong clustered pilasters. Above the entrance door the statue of Louis XIV was pulled out of its niche and smashed in 1793, during the Reign of Terror at the height of the French Revolution; it was replaced in the nineteenth century with the present Helmeted Minerva and the device in its original form, now rare to see Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité, ou la Mort
Museum of Modern Art (Musée d'Art Moderne)
Maison de l'outil et de la pensée ouvrière
Vauluisant Museum :
Historical museum of Troyes and Champagne-Ardenne
Museum of hosiery
Hôtel-Dieu-Lecomte apothecary
Saint-Loup Museum (Museum of fine arts)
Di Marco Museum
Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral
Saint-Nizier Church
he Gothic Saint-Urbain Basilica
Sainte-Madeleine Church
Saint-Jean Church
Saint-Nicolas Church
Saint-Pantaléon Church
Saint Remy Church
church of Saint-Martin-ès-Vignes
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Walk around Paris France 16th arrondissement
00:00 Place Charles de Gaulle Avenue Foch
03:30 Rue de Traktir
04:00 Avenue Victor Hugo
07:45 Rue Paul Valéry
10:00 Avenue Foch
19:25 Avenue Raymond Poincaré
20:50 Rue de Lasteyrie
22:10 Rue de la Pompe
36:45 Mairie du XVIe
39:20 Rue de la Tour
41:00 Villa Guibert
42:35 Rue Desbordes-Valmore
44:35 Rue Nicolo
47:15 Avenue Paul Doumer
51:55 Chaussée de la Muette
54:10 Rue Largillière
55:50 Rue des Vignes
57:40 Rue de Boulainvilliers
01:02:20 Rue Jean de la Fontaine
01:03:15 Castel Béranger architect Hector Guimard built between 1895 and 1898
01:05:05 17,19, 21 rue de la Jean Fontaine Hector Guimard
01:09:55 60 rue de la Jean Fontaine Hector Guimard
01:12:20 Rue George Sand
01:14:30 Rue de Rémusat
01:18:20 Pont Mirabeau
Beyond Bordeaux Episode 3: Exploring The Farmer's Market
According to Chef and Man of the People, Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, a visit to any city should begin at the market. Its where locals congregate to connect, communicate and celebrate the bounty of fresh produce and products of the region. Marché des Capucins in the heart of Bordeaux is a perfect market and meeting place.
In this episode of Beyond Bordeaux, Chef Xiradakis of the famed Bordeaux restaurant, La Tupina, takes Patrick on a tour of the market where he has been visited since childhood.
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Beziers, France in 2016
Beziers, France scenes shot on 6/6/2016
The Prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
While Reims is the capital of the Champagne Region, Epernay is the capital of champagne, the drink. The town itself is without much architectural panache, having been destroyed or burned nearly 25 times by invading enemies.
The prestigious Avenue de Champagne houses major wine producers of the region, including such great brands as Moët et Chandon, Pol Roger, Mercier and de Castellane. Underneath the town over 200 miles of caves are cut from limestone and stocked with champagne being readied for worldwide distribution.
Moët et Chandon is the largest brand and manufacturer of champagne.
The company dates back to 1743 when Claude Moët began shipping wines from the Champagne region of France to Paris. Moët expanded rapidly and by the end of the eighteenth century was exporting the drink all over Europe and to the United States. Claude's grandson Jean-Rémy Moët brought the house to international prominence catering to such elite clientele as Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. Chandon was added to the company name when Jean-Remy Moët turned over half the company to his son Victor, and half to his son-in-law Pierre-Gabriel Chandon de Briailles, in 1832. Napoléon, a friend of Jean-Rémy Moët, used to stop by for thousands of bottles on his way to battle. The only time he didn't take a supply was at Waterloo - and look what happened there.
The River Marne flows from Epernay to Paris, meandering through the beautiful region of Champagne. There is a plethora of vineyards spread across the undulating plains as far as the eye can see and there will be plenty of opportunity to sample the sparkling wine to which the region has given its name, including private tastings at renowned champagne houses.
This is also a part of France that is rich in both modern and ancient history and during our voyage we visit a number of significant landmarks, châteaux and one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in the country where 25 kings of France were crowned. As well as Champagne, the region is rich in other delicious products, particularly its wonderful creamy cheeses, with the towns of Meaux and Coulommiers at its heart.
What is hotel barging?
Despite the growing popularity of cruising, especially on large river vessels, hotel barging is still a little known niche concept. Most hotel barges started life as cargo vessels but have since been painstakingly converted to offer luxury boutique accommodation for small groups of up to 20 passengers.
This is cruising, but in a very different style to ships plying the big rivers or oceans. The pace is slow, with a 6 day cruise covering maybe just 50 miles along a rural canal. Passengers can walk or bike the towpaths as their floating hotel glides gently along. Guests enjoy an intimate atmosphere, high levels of personal service and immersion into the culture, history and gastronomy of regions of Europe such as Burgundy, the Midi, or the Italian Veneto.
Every day there is an excursion, perhaps to a chateau, a vineyard for a wine tasting, or some other ‘off the beaten track’ location. About half of European Waterways’ bookings are for whole boat charters, ideal for families. Otherwise, clients book a cabin to join other like-minded people. A ‘slow boat’ European Waterways barge cruise offers the ultimate in experiential travel. A truly unique experience!
European Waterways offer luxury hotel barge cruises on the beautiful canals and rivers of Europe, such as through Burgundy, the Midi, Alsace, the Po Valley, Holland and the Scottish Highlands.
The exclusive collection of hotel barges accommodate up to 20 passengers who may charter a whole barge with family or friends, or join a small group of like-minded travellers on an individual cabin basis.
Each barge is fully crewed with a Captain, chef, hostesses, deck-hand and tour guide. The 6-night cruises include gourmet meals, fine wines, open bar, excursions and the use of facilities such as bicycles and spa pools.
Voyage 2010 - 11 von16 - Rhône Alpes Auvergne Provence
Franche Comté Jura Rhône Alpes Ardèche Savoie Auvergne Puy de Dôme Haute Loire Provence Côte d'Azur Bouches du Rhône Var Maritimes Monaco Monte Carlo Piemonte Cuneo Torino Siliprandi Rivieres pourpres Transporter locations Nostratradamus Jean Reno Abbaye Megemont Frankreich France tournage nice eze Menhir Dolmen Pont d'arc travel Saint-Rémy Les Baux Aix Ocres Châteauneuf Pierre Fée Raphaël Corniche Cannes Beaulieu Antibes James Bond Fort Carré Port Vauban sur Mer Villefranche Casino
Golden eye Courmes Cascades Demoiselles Saut du Loup Gréolières Magnetic hill Iron man Castellane Digne les Bains Dalle ammonites Ubaye Réotier simon fontaine pétrifiante Chamonix Mont Blanc Château Alba Romaine Labeaume Lavaudieu Chassagne Nectaire Cournols Aulnat Clermont Ferrand route magique Tufs purpurnen flüsse Messieurs Hérisson Val Dessous Grand saut Snoqualmie Olive oil Maussane Alpilles Doku
Avignon Provence
We spent two days in the town of Avignon in Provence, France. We got there by taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras going via Paris Gare de Lyon to Avignon direct and non-stop. Avignon is famous for the Medieval city walls, the Pont St Benezet, and the Palais de Papes, where seven popes resided in the 14th Century. Avignon was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1995.
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Montmartre est une ancienne commune française du département de la Seine, annexée en 1860 par Paris. L'essentiel de son territoire constitue depuis lors le 18e arrondissement de la capitale, une fraction en ayant été aussi été attribuée à la commune de Saint-Ouen.
Montmartre est désormais un quartier de Paris situé dans le nord de la capitale, sur la colline de la butte Montmartre qui est l'un des principaux lieux touristiques de Paris. C'est à Montmartre qu'est situé le point culminant de Paris : 130,53 mètres, altitude du sol naturel à l'intérieur du cimetière jouxtant l'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre.
On accède au sommet de la colline par le funiculaire ou en empruntant un escalier de 222 marches.
La basilique du Sacré-Cœur, dite du Vœu national, située au sommet de la butte Montmartre, est un édifice religieux parisien majeur. Sa construction fut décrétée par une loi votée par l'Assemblée nationale de 1871 en juillet 1873 dans le cadre d'un nouvel « Ordre moral » faisant suite aux événements de la Commune de Paris. Avec plus de dix millions de pèlerins et visiteurs par an (en 2006), c'est le second monument de France le plus visité après la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
L'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre est l'une des plus vieilles églises de Paris. Consacrée en 1147 par le pape Eugène III, elle est le seul vestige de l'abbaye royale de Montmartre.
Située au sommet de la butte Montmartre, elle jouxte la basilique du Sacré-Cœur et est l'une des deux églises paroissiales catholiques de la butte avec l'église Saint-Jean de Montmartre.
L'église fait l'objet d'un classement au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 21 mai 1923.
La place du Tertre est située dans le 18e arrondissement de Paris, en France, à 130 m d'altitude.
Avec ses nombreux artistes dressant leur chevalet chaque jour pour les touristes, la Place du Tertre est un rappel de l'époque où Montmartre était la Mecque de l'art moderne : au début du xxe siècle, de nombreux peintres comme Picasso et Utrillo y vivaient. Elle est un des lieux de Paris les plus visités par les touristes.
La place du Tertre correspond au centre de l'ancien village de Montmartre, à quelques mètres de la basilique du Sacré-Cœur et de l'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre. La première mairie de Montmartre, installée en 1790 au domicile du premier maire, Félix Desportes, est une des maisons de la place.
On y trouve le restaurant À la Mère Catherine, fondé en 1793.
LE BATEAU LAVOIR au numéro 13 de la place Émile-Goudeau (autrefois place Ravignan) et de la rue Ravignan, une maison remplace vers 1860 la guinguette du Poirier-sans-Pareil qui avait dû fermer vers 1830 suite à un affaissement de terrain. Construite en grande partie en brique et en bois sur le flanc d'une carrière éboulée, son rez-de-chaussée (aucun étage en façade avant) situé au numéro 13, correspond au deuxième étage de sa façade arrière, la dénivellation de terrain commandant la distribution intérieure originale. Elle est compartimentée en petits logements d'une pièce répartis de chaque côté d'un couloir rappelant les coursives d'un paquebot. Ce serait l'origine du nom de Bateau. Pour Lavoir ce nom ne lui aurait été donné que par ironie par Max Jacob, la maison ne comportant qu'un unique poste d'eau. En 1889, le propriétaire fait appel à un architecte pour la transformer en ateliers d'artistes dont la majorité donnait sur l'arrière. Avant de prendre le surnom de Bateau-Lavoir on l'appelait la Maison du Trappeur.
Le premier artiste à s'y installer en 1892 est le peintre Maxime Maufra, de retour d'un séjour en Bretagne. L'endroit devient rapidement un lieu de rencontre, où l'on remarque notamment la présence de Paul Gauguin. Entre 1900 et 1904, l'endroit est occupé par deux groupes d'artistes, des Italiens dont le plus célèbre est Ardengo Soffici et des Espagnols regroupés autour de Paco Durrio. Puis Picasso arrive en 1904 (il y demeure jusqu'en 1909 et y garde un atelier jusqu'en 1912). Sa période bleue étant terminée, il entame les tableaux de la période rose qui prend fin en 1907. En 1907 sa toile Les Demoiselles d'Avignon y est dévoilée marquant le début du cubisme. À cette époque les habitants se nomment Kees van Dongen, Juan Gris, Constantin Brancusi, Modigliani, Pierre Mac Orlan, Max Jacob. En 1908 le Douanier Rousseau y est accueilli par un mémorable banquet. Le Bateau-Lavoir perd de son animation à partir de la Première Guerre mondiale au profit du quartier de Montparnasse et de La Ruche, son équivalent de la rive gauche. La maison fut aussi surnommée la Villa Médicis de la peinture moderne (par analogie avec la villa Médicis à Rome).
Inscription aux monuments historiques de la partie non incendiée monuments historiques le 31 mai 1965.
Les Sources de Caudalie, Bordeaux, France | SLH
Contemporary chalet in the heart of the vineyards, just 15 minutes from Bordeaux.
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Monmartre, Place Pigalle and Moulin Rouge, Paris, France, August 28, 2015
Monmartre, Place Pigalle and Moulin Rouge, Paris, France, August 28, 2015