I%26#39;ll be driving from London to Nice in October, and thanks to some helpful folk in the general France forum, have decided that Troyes would be a good place to stop overnight to break the journey.
I now have a little dilemma. Someone in the previous thread recommended a hotel very close to the motorway (Le Val de Moret), which would certainly make my journey easy, but the alternative is to look for a city centre hotel, which would mean I get to have a little wander round, see the sights, and find a pleasant place for a glass of Champagne.
So 2 questions really:
1. What%26#39;s the traffic like driving between central Troyes and the motorway? Would that significantly slow my journey?
2. Is Troyes a nice enough place to wander round that the detour would be worth it?
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1. I had no great problem when I stayed in Troyes last year. We stayed at Relais St Jean, which has its own reserved places in a central car park. See www.relais-st-jean.com/en/index.htm
2. Central Troyes is very nice to wander around.
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Hi again
Not sure of your budget but the Ibis in town had a good review last year
tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g187138-i2558-k1…
My improverished son stays in the Etap. My hotel of choice is Les Champ des Oiseaux
http://www.champdesoiseaux.com/
The first two have their own car parks and the last you get a place in an underground car park.
All are walking distance to restaurants and good for a wander. I have never found it a problem coming off of the motorway and into town. Of course the next morning it is a Sunday so very quiet.
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Another recommendation for Relais St Jean. Stayed there twice. Direct underground access from car park to hotel, then step out the front door of the hotel to the beautiful old pedestrian town. Lots of good restaurants, vibrant scene. The hotel has good rooms, quirky decoration and excellent hosts.
Troyes is without doubt one of my favourite destinations in France.
Just as an aside, there are 2 huge designer outlet centres in Troyes.
mcarthurglen.com/locations/…index.htm
outlet-malls.eu/shopping-center/france/troye…
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Thanks for the replies.
Just to clarify my budget, the Ibis is probably fairly appropriate. I%26#39;d normally stay in something a bit smarter, and could do so here if there%26#39;s somewhere nicer that%26#39;s not too expensive, but given I%26#39;ll only be there fairly briefly I%26#39;d probably err on the side of something basic.
I wouldn%26#39;t want to be in anything less comfortable than the Ibis, however.
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I have stayed twice at the Hotel de Troyes which is about one mile from the centre of town (see my review). It has gated parking at about €4 a day. It is either a 20 minute walk into the centre of Troyes or five munutes drive. There is plenty of parking. Try the Boulevard Danton for free parking.
As a late mediaeval town, Troyes is a great place to walk around. Have a look above the main door to the Hotel de Ville and see one of the few mottos of the French Republic in its original form.
In the centre of the town, by the Hotel de Ville, there are numerous restaurants, most of which have their tables outside, and in early October it should still be possible to dine outside.
If you are coming from the south, consider visiting the three villages of Les Riceys. One of the villages is Le Magny and Champagne Bauser is based there. It produces at least five champagnes including a rosé and a couple of rosé wines. Well worth a visit not just for the tour and degustation, but also for stocking up your supplies for Christmas. Check out champagne-bauser.com
Have fun, it is really a very attractive town and so is the surrounding countryside.
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