Troyes - Definition and Overview

Troyes is a commune in northeastern France. It is the préfecture (capital) of the Aube département and is located on the Seine river. Population (1999): 60,958.

History

There have been several councils held at Troyes.

The 1420 Treaty of Troyes, which settled the Hundred Years' War, was signed here. During the Middle Ages, it was an important trading town, and gave its name to troy weight.

Troyes was the birthplace of:

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Example Usage of Troyes
	140car: En revanche aucun gant qui soit à la hauteur de mes petites peaux qui m'ont accompagné trois ans durant. Aller/retour Troyes à envisager. ^^
	TyMac1314: Lancelot wasn't exactly a John Wayne character in Cretian de Troyes. Lancelot is a fighter for sure, but he is extremely submissive also.
	Viinz: En revanche aucun gant qui soit à la hauteur de mes petites peaux qui m'ont accompagné trois ans durant. Aller/retour Troyes à envisager ^^

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