{"id":658,"date":"2026-08-17T15:58:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domaine-foret-orient.com\/troyes-et-tourisme\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:11:42","slug":"troyes-et-tourisme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/domaine-foret-orient.com\/en\/troyes-et-tourisme\/","title":{"rendered":"Troyes & Sightseeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Domaine sits at the heart of the For\u00eat d\u2019Orient Regional Nature Park<\/strong>, 20 km from Troyes (20 minutes) and 18 km from the outlet villages. An ideal base from which to explore: lakes and forest on the doorstep, a city of art and history twenty minutes away, and the Champagne vineyards to the south.<\/p>

Troyes, a city of art and history<\/h2>

Twenty minutes take you from the forest to cobbled streets. The historic centre of Troyes \u2014 whose street plan traces the shape of a champagne cork \u2014 lines up its half-timbered houses, Renaissance mansions and hidden courtyards.<\/p>

Worth seeing: the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul<\/strong> and its stained glass, the Cit\u00e9 du Vitrail<\/strong>, the Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong>, the Natural History Museum<\/strong> and the ruelle des Chats, the most photographed lane in the city.<\/p>

The outlet villages<\/h2>

Just 18 km from the Domaine<\/strong>, the Troyes designer outlets bring together several hundred brands at reduced prices \u2014 one of the largest outlet complexes in Europe. Allow half a day, or a full day.<\/p>

Our spa guests receive a McArthurGlen VIP Pass as part of the Wellbeing & Shopping Day package.<\/em><\/p>

The lakes and the countryside<\/h2>

The Regional Nature Park is home to three large lakes. The nearest beaches are a few minutes away by car \u2014 or on foot from the Domaine along the Sentier des Lacs, 8 km there and back.<\/p>

Destination<\/th>Distance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
G\u00e9raudot beach<\/td>4.2 km<\/td><\/tr>
Lusigny-sur-Barse \u2014 beach and treetop adventure park<\/td>8.5 km<\/td><\/tr>
The Park\u2019s Wildlife Reserve<\/td>11 km<\/td><\/tr>
Mesnil-Saint-P\u00e8re beach<\/td>14 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Lac d\u2019Amance and Lac du Temple complete the trio of great lakes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

On site and nearby: bike hire for the V\u00e9lovoie cycle path, electric scooters with Champagne Aventure, guided forest walks, pedalos, boats and accompanied fishing on the Lac d\u2019Orient.<\/p>

Ch\u00e2teaux, abbeys and museums<\/h2>
Site<\/th>Distance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ch\u00e2teau de Vaux<\/td>29 km<\/td><\/tr>
Templar Museum, Payns<\/td>35 km<\/td><\/tr>
Chaource church<\/td>40 km<\/td><\/tr>
Renoir Trail, Essoyes<\/td>43 km<\/td><\/tr>
Cistercian Abbey of Clairvaux<\/td>49 km<\/td><\/tr>
Ch\u00e2teau de la Motte-Tilly<\/td>77 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Wine tourism \u2014 the Champagne Route<\/h2>

You are in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. South of Troyes, the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> unfurls its rolling vineyards and 28 accredited champagne houses, around Bar-sur-Seine and Bar-sur-Aube.<\/p>

Not to be missed: Les Riceys<\/strong>, the largest champagne terroir and the only commune in France to hold three appellations d\u2019origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e, and Essoyes<\/strong>, the village where Renoir lived and painted.<\/p>

Our team will gladly arrange your cellar visit and tasting with a grower \u2014 just ask at reception.<\/em><\/p>

Planning your visit<\/h2>

Directions, routes and practical information \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Tel. 03 25 43 80 80<\/a> \u2014 contact@dfo-troyes.com<\/a><\/p>

Book a room<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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