The best walks and hikes around Les Noës-Près-Troyes

The facade bearing the inscription "CREDIT LYONNAIS" is a historic bank building of the former Crédit Lyonnais (now LCL). Architectural features: Monumental natural stone facade Triangular pediment with a richly carved coat of arms (lion – a reference to Lyon) Wrought iron window grilles Classical 19th-century bank architecture (representative and defensive character) This type of bank building was often built around the late 19th or early 20th century, in a neoclassical style intended to exude confidence and solidity.

Église Saint-Pantaléon (Troyes) This 16th-century church is a hidden gem in the heart of Troyes' old town. From the outside, it looks rather simple, but be sure to step inside: the interior is richly filled with exceptional wooden sculptures and stained-glass windows that beautifully filter the warm, soft light. The statues and saints seem to come to life and offer a beautiful glimpse into religious art in Champagne during the Renaissance. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaléon, the patron saint of physicians, a fact reflected in some of the details and ornamentation. Thanks to its tranquil atmosphere and refined craftsmanship, it's a place to slow down—perfect for a stroll through Troyes. Tip: Take your time looking up; the wooden sculptures are at various heights and are easy to miss if you walk too quickly. (Troyes) This 16th-century church is a hidden gem in the heart of Troyes' old town. From the outside, it looks rather simple, but be sure to step inside: the interior is richly filled with exceptional wooden sculptures and stained-glass windows that beautifully filter the warm, soft light. The statues and saints seem to come to life and offer a beautiful glimpse into religious art in Champagne during the Renaissance. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaléon, the patron saint of physicians, a fact reflected in some of the details and ornamentation. Thanks to its tranquil atmosphere and refined craftsmanship, it's a place to slow down—perfect for a stroll through Troyes. Tip: Take your time looking up; the wooden sculptures are at various heights and are easy to miss if you move too quickly.

Object sheet: Statue of the prophet David Technical category Category: Sculpture Material and intervention technique: Limestone Iconography (indexed representation) Representation: David, prophet Dimensions Height: 153 cm Width: 57 cm Depth: 39 cm State of preservation General condition: Restored Restorer: Jean Délivré Date of restoration: 2008 Details: Important work of art that has been exposed to weather conditions and urban pollution for a long time. History Artist / Maker: François Gentil (sculptor) Century of creation: Third quarter of the 16th century Year of creation: 1554 Legal status and protection Ownership: Municipal property Protection status: Classified as an object Date of protection: 18 February 1908 Details: Statue of the prophet David, in stone, 16th century (south portal), classified on 18-02-1908. Comments According to the CAOA list of Mgr. Marsat (1980), this statue is attributed to François Gentil. This statue and that of the prophet Isaiah are the only works that can be attributed to him with certainty (according to archive documents). Heritage value Mention: Object of interest Photographic material No old photos available in the CAOA archive Documentary references Research context: Thematic departmental research (movable heritage of the churches of the Aube) File name: Individual file Date of research: 2003 Date of creation of the file: 2004

Object sheet: Statue of the prophet Isaiah Title: The Prophet Isaiah Author: François Gentil (sculptor) Dating: 1554 Century: Third quarter of the 16th century Material: Limestone Dimensions: H: 149 cm ; W: 63 cm ; D: 44 cm Typology: Religious sculpture (south portal) State of preservation State: Restored Date of restoration: 2008 Restorer: Jean Délivré Details: Important work that has been exposed to the elements and urban pollution for a long time. Historical and artistic context This statue of the prophet Isaiah is part of a larger sculptural whole. Together with the statue of the prophet David, this is the only work that is attributed with certainty to François Gentil, based on archive documents (source: CAOA, Mgr. Marsat, 1980). The work bears witness to the style of sculpture in the Champagne region in the mid-16th century. Protection as a historical monument Legal status: Property of the municipality Protection status: Classified as an object Date of classification: 18 February 1908 Details: Stone statue, attributed to François Gentil (+1588), south portal of the building. Study and documentation Research context: Thematic departmental research - movable heritage of churches in the Aube Type of file: Individual file Date of research: 2003 Date of creation of the file: 2004 Iconography: Isaiah Old photos: None in the CAOA archive Heritage value Object of interest, worth mentioning for its artistic and historical value. A valuable testimony to religious sculpture from the Renaissance in Champagne.

The Church of Saint Nicholas is a Catholic church located in Troyes, in the Aube department of France.[1] Dating from the 16th century, it contains important examples of Renaissance stained glass and statuary. Bron: Wikipedia

Why it's worth a visit • Architectural: one of the few Renaissance stone houses in Troyes, with decorative pediments, cartouches, cherubs, garlands, and two round towers with pointed roofs . • Cultural-historical: the art collection shows the heyday of religious art in Champagne during the 16th century. • Industrial heritage: the knitwear exhibition tells the story of Troyes as the European capital of knitwear.

The Hôtel de Vauluisant was built in the 16th century on the foundations of a former Cistercian monastery, which burned down in 1524 after a major city fire . • The current building, with its characteristic turrets, was built around 1550 by Antoine Hennequin, the then tax collector . • In the 17th century, the de Mesgrigny family extended the complex with a second wing . • Since 1904, it has been protected as a Monument Historique, in particular the main wing and the two turrets .

Opening hours: Thursday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Friday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Saturday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Sunday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 Wednesday 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00