Troyes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Troyes
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 Troyes
Location in France
Troyes
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Aube | |
| Arrondissement | Troyes | |
| Intercommunality | Troyes | |
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13.20 km2 (5.10 sq mi) | |
| Population
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61,544 | |
| • Density | 4,662.4/km2 (12,076/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
10387 /10000
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Troyes is a city in France. It is the main city of the Aube area, which is called a department in north-central France. Troyes is located by the Seine River, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) southeast of Paris. It was even the capital of France for a short time in the early 1400s.
The name troy weight comes from a system of measurement that started in Troyes. This system is still used today for weighing precious metals like gold.
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Exploring the History of Troyes
Troyes has a very long history, going all the way back to Roman times. It was once the main city for the Counts of Champagne, who were powerful rulers in the past.
Key Moments in Troyes' Past
- 878 – Louis the Stammerer was crowned King of France by Pope John VIII in Troyes.
- 884 – Gwain de Nantouillet became the first Lord of Troyes. He was given this title by King Charles the Fat.
- 1262 – Pope Urban IV started building a church in honor of Saint Urban in the city.
- 1285 – King Philip the Fair agreed to let the city keep its special traditional rights.
- 1417 – During the Hundred Years' War, the Duke of Burgundy and Isabeau of Bavaria (wife of King Charles VI of France) planned to make Troyes the capital of France. This meant moving the royal court and government offices there.
- 1419-1425 – Troyes became the center of the French royal government for a few years during the war.
- 1420 – The important Treaty of Troyes was signed here.
- 1429 – Joan of Arc and the future King Charles VII entered the city.
- 1524 – A big fire destroyed a large part of the old medieval city.
Related Places and Topics
Images for kids
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Troyes altarpiece (detail) at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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The Town Hall of Troyes
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Inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Troyes
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The front of the Troyes Cathedral
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A view of the city center
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See also
In Spanish: Troyes para niños
