France city of Troyes - Part 2

France city of Troyes - Part 2

The Saint Panteleon district is just a short walk past inspiring facades rising like cliff faces from the street below, under the watchful eye of menacing gargoyles. The two stone benches beneath the trees opposite the main entrance to the church are the perfect place for a well earned rest after this short journey. You can also reach this ancient district through a secret sheltered passage or via one of the real gems of Troyes, which looks at its stunning best as you walk downhill.

Ancient cities are places where human life is little more than transient. With each period of history, people come and go, adding their own stamp to the city, living their own habits and their own pace of life. Yet these ancient cities also harbour hidden corners of the past, retain a memory of what has passed.

At 111 Rue Emile Zola, hidden from view, stands a little corner of history. Behind an intercom button next to a deceptive modern shop lies a real miracle, but the magic only works at certain times of a day.

You press the button, the door clicks . Your journey takes you through the corridors of time, via a paved covered gallery. You journey begins through the centuries. The Hotel du Lion Noir is like a mirage of 16th century Troyes. The second Italian Renaissance has left its mark on this sculpted facade with its open galleries, spiral staircase and wine-red timber frames. It is a place where elegance and sobriety are the watch words, where the past demonstrates the full force of its finesse and style. This open air cocoon is the perfect place for an intimate chat, close to the hustle and bustle of the streets outside, yet somehow far removed.

The Place de la liberation, has been known since 1944, the local councillors at the time also wanted to pay homage to the sculpture in the jardin de la Prefecture. The sculpture depicts a kidnap scene, . It shows a man kidnapping a woman , it symbolises a marine god carrying a nymph away to his watery kingdom.

Sainte Madeleine church is of all the admirable churches in Troyes is perhaps the oldest and certainly one of the most beautiful. It is remarkable for its famous rood screen and the stained glass windows. A masterpiece of exceptional finesse that all visitors admire.

Troyes the city of romance, capital of Champagne area is well worth visiting and boasts many international tourist from across the world.