Troyesis acommuneand the capital of thedepartmentofAubein north-central France. It is located on theSeineriver about 150km (93mi) southeast of Paris. This area is known as the Champagne region of Northern France. Manyhalf-timbered houses(mainly of the 16th century) survive in the old town. Troyes has been in existence since the Roman era, as Augustobona Tricassium, which stood at the hub of numerous highways, primarily theVia Agrippa.
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