Paper chase

Investigate and find the thief of a bronze statuette of Perceval, the hero of the novel written by Chrétien de Troyes !

Starting from Troyes La Champagne Tourisme, get ready to go and search for the fabulous bestiary made of wood, stone or metal hidden in the historic centre of Troyes.

Your mission is to help Balthazar, a young master glassmaker from Troyes, to find the name of the magic product that will enable him to create the most flamboyant stained-glass windows and therefore to make the cathedral of Troyes… a true temple of light!

Go and discover Alba-Terra (« The White Land »), which has since become Aubeterre, a village located about 20 km north-east of Troyes and only 5 minutes from the A26 motorway exit number 22 (to Charmont-sous-Barbuise).

Welcome to Bouilly, a city located 13.7 km south-west of Troyes. In this town of 15.5 km², you can discover different places while going on a walk and answering the questions of this heritage and historical game.

Clérey is a rural town with more than 70 % of its territory being agricultural land. Located 8 km from Troyes, Clérey is crossed by the most majestic river (objectively). The “Merlettes” hiking trails are perfect to discover all the highlights of the village.

Creney is a town of about 2000 inhabitants. It is located a few kilometres east of Troyes. Creney is particularly well served by road infrastructures and also offers an important economic and commercial activity.

Crésantignes is a green and rural village where you will see brick houses, half-timbered houses as well as farmhouses and modern housing estates, all contributing to the beauty of the place, brought to life by its inhabitants.

Welcome to Estissac, a dynamic village situated between Troyes and Sens on the edge of the Othe forest, and about 20 km from the centre of Troyes.

Welcome to Isle-Aumont, a village in a natural countryside setting surrounded by fields, green meadows and shady forests.

Discover the town of Javernant, located 20km south-west of Troyes, at the gates of the Pays d’Othe.

Welcome to La Chapelle-Saint-Luc !

Welcome to Laines-aux-Bois, a city located 10,8 km in the southwest of Troyes. It is a town of 16,4 km² and it is home to various places that we invite you to discover during a walk punctuated by a heritage, anecdotal and historical quiz.

Welcome to the town of Lavau, located northwest of Troyes. The village is spread over 5.74 km² with two distinctive parts on either side of the ring road. On one side, you will discover the historic centre of Lavau, and on the other side, the part called “La Valotte”.

The origin of Mesnil-Saint-Père comes from both “Mansionile”, meaning a small house, and “Saint-Père”, a deformation of “Saint-Pierre”. Put on your trainers to explore the streets and hidden treasures of this village!

Montreuil comes from the Latin word “monaselriolum” meaning small monastery. The addition of “sur Barse” to “Montreuil” happened in 1919.

It was then supposed to differentiate it from the other Montreuil, that has since become Saint-Léger-près-Troyes. Put on your trainers and stroll along the beautiful paths surrounded by orchards, discovering the many historical and heritage sites.

The village of Montsuzain, located about 20 km north of Troyes, is a preserved territory in the middle of the Champagne plain, a true island of greenery where you will feel peaceful and calm.

Payns is located about 15 km north of Troyes towards Romilly-sur-Seine and Nogent-Sur-Seine. Surrounded by a generous natural environment, fields, forests and the Seine river contribute to the beautiful setting and atmosphere that you will discover in the local legends.

Welcome to Pont-Sainte-Marie, a city located in the north-east of Troyes. This town of 4 km2 is home to various places that you are invited to discover through a walk and a heritage, anecdotal and historical quiz.

The town of St-Léger-Près-Troyes (9.2 km²) has almost 1000 inhabitants. With 679 ha of agricultural lands and 108 ha of forests, this town remains a very rural place.  Many sports, social and cultural associations offer a variety of entertainment and organise occasional events. The natural environment of Saint-Léger is pleasant, especially thanks to the two tributaries of the Seine river that flow through the commune: the Hurande and the Triffoire.

Located about 11 km north of Troyes, the town of Saint-Lyé and its inhabitants called the “Lyotains” have all the ingredients to seduce you and make you spend a pleasant moment in this valley of the Seine river, near the biking trails by the Haute-Seine canal.

Sainte-Savine is a city of 7.5 km², with a population of 10,500 called the “Saviniens”. It is adjacent to the towns of Saint-André, la Chapelle-Saint-Luc, la Rivière-de-corps, les Noës and it is located 2.6 km from the centre of Troyes. To the west of the agglomeration, it is accessible by the ring road and it is 7 km from the exit 20 – Torvilliers of the A5 highway from Paris.

Sommeval is a town located about twenty kilometres from Troyes. It is a preserved territory that is well worth a visit! You will love discovering the town just after crossing the forest which separates it from its neighbour town, Bouilly.  It is truly a revelation, with natural colours changing through the seasons.

Located 8 km east of Troyes, the village of Thennelières is the gateway to the Orient Forest Regional Nature Park and the road “route du balcon du lac”.

Torvilliers is such a great place to live! It is close to the city of Troyes (about 10 km away), which gives it a semi-rural image in the charming environment of the Champagne countryside.

The town of Villechétif is located 6 km east of Troyes, between Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres and Creney, in a green and rural environment.