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Location
Troyes, France
The city of Troyes is located in the Champagne region of France, approximately 180 km south-east of Paris. Once the ancient capital of this area, Troyes is renowned equally for its medieval architecture and its famous vineyards that produce the eponymous Champagne wine. The rich history dating back to the Gothic and Renaissance periods can still be felt today through the gorgeous colorful half-timbered houses, mansions of the 16th century, narrow streets, courtyards and magnificent churches.
Troyes was also one of the French capital of the textile industry during the last century with up to 25,000 workers. The “factory shops” were born in Troyes in the 1960s, to sell off local manufacturers’ ends of lines. At first only open to factory staff, little by little they were opened to the general public. Nowadays, these factory shops (even if just a few manufacturers remain) have become a tourist attraction welcoming nearly 4 million visitors per year.
Discover more about Troyes and prepare your stay by visiting the internet website of the Tourist Information Office:
Venue
Centre des Congrès de l’Aube (Aube Convention Center)
Located in the heart of the city center, the Aube Convention Center is in proximal walking distance to the train station, hotels, main attractions and nightlife. Once you've arrived in Troyes, there is no more need for a vehicle.
The Aube Convention Center is fully committed to sustainable development. The building is equipped with photovoltaic panels, geothermal heating, a web portal for remote monitoring of energy consumption, a fleet of LED projectors, and use of LCD screens for directional signage to reduce the use of paper. This venue includes accessibility features for attendees with reduced mobility, signage in Braille, audio announcements and visual alarms for the visually impaired as well as rooms equipped with magnetic loops for the hearing impaired.
Hotel & Travel Info
Hotel Info
There are many hotels located in proximity to the Aube Convention Center making lodging options convenient and accessible for attendees.
A dedicated web portal has been developed in partnership with the Aube Tourism Office will be available soon. It includes accommodation information and hotel partners in Troyes that participants can use to book their lodging directly.
In the meantime, here are a few hotel recommendations nearby the Aube Convention Center:
Best Western Premier Hôtel De La Poste Troyes
35 Rue Emile Zola, 10000 Troyes, France
Phone: +33 3 25 73 05 05
Call for current prices and general reservations.
Located conveniently near the Symposium venue, approximately a 3 minute walk.
La Licorne Hotel & Spa Troyes MGallery
20 Bis Quai de Dampierre, 10000 Troyes, France
Phone: +33 3 51 59 95 55
Call for current prices and general reservations.
510 Rue Paillot de Montabert, 10000 Troyes, France
Phone: +33 3 25 73 89 90
Call for current prices and general reservations.
11 Rue des Bas Trevois, 10000 Troyes, France
Phone: +33 3 25 46 28 28
Call for current prices and general reservations.
Rue Camille Claudel, 10000 Troyes, France
Phone: +33 3 25 43 24 29
Call for current prices and general reservations.
Travel to Troyes
We recommend flying into Paris (CDG or ORY) as it will be most convenient for our international attendees. From there, you can arrange for travel to Troyes by train or car based on individual needs.
By Train
For those flying into Paris and then traveling by train, you'll want to depart from the Gare de l'Est station which can be reached by both CDG and ORY airports using the suburban metro line (RER) B.
From CDG (from 45 minutes to one hour):
RER B (whatever the directions to the south of Paris) to Gare du Nord
Then either a 5/10 minutes walk from Gare du Nord to Gare de l’Est or metro lines 4 (direction Bagneux) or 5 (direction Place d’Italie)
From Orly (from 45 minutes to one hour):
Orlyval from the airport to Antony station
RER B (whatever the directions to the north of Paris) to Gare du Nord
Then either a 5/10 minutes walk from Gare du Nord to Gare de l’Est or metro lines 4 (direction Bagneux) or 5 (direction Place d’Italie)
Taxis, Uber and Air France bus services are also available from both airports to Paris.
Other Useful Links
Public transportation in Paris (English website): RATP: Public transport in Paris and île-de-France: metro, RER, bus, tramway
Paris airports website : Transfers between Paris-Orly and Paris-CDG by public transport (parisaeroport.fr)
Public transportation in Troyes : TCAT : transports en commun de Troyes Champagne Métropole - TCAT
