# Troyes

> commune in Aube, France

**Wikidata**: [Q5489](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5489)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troyes)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/troyes

## Summary
Troyes is a commune in the Aube department of France, located at latitude 48.298888888889 and longitude 4.0780555555556. It is the headquarters for multiple local institutions and hosts significant religious, educational, sporting, commercial, and transport facilities.

## Key Facts
- Entity type: commune in Aube, France (wikidata_description: "commune in Aube, France").
- Coordinates: latitude 48.298888888889, longitude 4.0780555555556.
- Official website: http://www.ville-troyes.fr.
- Aliases: "Troyes", "Troyes, Aube", "Troyes, Aube France".
- Wikipedia title: Troyes.
- Wikidata sitelink_count: 102.
- Population recorded values (various sources/years): 60750.0; 60928.0; 61988.0; 61652.0; 61996.0; 74898.0; 72167.0; 63581.0; 59255.0; 60958.0; 61344.0; 60013.0; 61957.0; 62597.0; 62782.0; 62443.0; 62088.0.
- Administrative department: Aube (French department; inception +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z).
- Arrondissement: arrondissement of Troyes (arrondissement of France).
- Historical polity association: County of Champagne (inception +0967-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Historic province relation: Champagne (historic province; inception +1361-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Cantons associated with Troyes:
  - canton of Troyes-1 (inception +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z).
  - canton of Troyes-2 (inception +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z).
  - canton of Troyes-3 (inception +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z).
  - canton of Troyes-4 (inception +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z).
  - canton of Troyes-5 (inception +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z).
  - canton of Troyes-6 (served as a canton until March 2015).
  - canton of Troyes-7 (canton of France; no inception date provided).
- Major religious buildings and dates:
  - Troyes Cathedral (inception +1208-00-00T00:00:00Z).
  - Basilica of St. Urbain (inception +1262-00-00T00:00:00Z).
  - Saint-Étienne (Troyes) collegiate church (located in Aube).
  - Synagogue Rachi (inception +1960-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes: diocese of the Catholic Church in France with headquarters in Troyes (headquarters: ).
- Educational institution: University of Technology of Troyes (inception +1994-00-00T00:00:00Z; headquarters: ).
- Notable businesses and organizations headquartered in Troyes:
  - Petit Bateau (clothing brand; inception +1954-01-01T00:00:00Z; headquarters: ).
  - ES Troyes AC (association football club; inception +1986-06-28T00:00:00Z; headquarters: ).
  - FCM Troyes (French association football club; headquarters in Troyes).
  - Les Cahiers bleus (newspaper; inception 1975; headquarters: Troyes).
- Other institutions and sites in Troyes:
  - Stade de l'Aube (multi-use stadium; inceptions +1924-00-00T00:00:00Z and +2003-00-00T00:00:00Z).
  - Gare de Troyes (railway station).
  - Troyes – Barberey Airport (airport in France).
  - Canal de la Haute-Seine (abandoned canal in central France).
  - town hall of Troyes (town hall in Aube, France).
  - Synagogue Rachi (located in Aube).
  - Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales (female Roman Catholic religious congregation; inception +1866-00-00T00:00:00Z; headquarters: ).
- Related term: "troy weight" (system of units of mass used for bullion; listed as related).
- Commune class: part of the French territorial subdivision "commune of France" (inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z).

## FAQs
Q: What and where is Troyes?
A: Troyes is a commune located in the Aube department of France, at coordinates 48.298888888889 N, 4.0780555555556 E. It is associated with the historic region of Champagne and the arrondissement of Troyes.

Q: What administrative divisions include Troyes?
A: Troyes is in the department of Aube and the arrondissement of Troyes. It is associated with multiple cantons, including Troyes-1 through Troyes-7, with several cantons (1–5, 2–5 depending on numbering) reconstituted on 2015-03-22 and canton Troyes-6 having existed until March 2015.

Q: What are the major religious and heritage sites in Troyes?
A: Major sites include Troyes Cathedral (inception 1208), Basilica of St. Urbain (inception 1262), Saint-Étienne collegiate church, and Synagogue Rachi (inception 1960). The Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes has its headquarters in the commune.

Q: Which higher education and cultural institutions are based in Troyes?
A: The University of Technology of Troyes was founded in 1994 and has its headquarters in Troyes. The town also hosts Les Cahiers bleus newspaper (inception 1975).

Q: What notable companies and sports clubs are headquartered in Troyes?
A: Petit Bateau, a clothing brand founded in 1954, is headquartered in Troyes. ES Troyes AC, founded 1986-06-28, is the association football club headquartered there; FCM Troyes is another local football club.

Q: How can I access transport facilities in or near Troyes?
A: Troyes has rail service via Gare de Troyes and air service through Troyes – Barberey Airport. The Canal de la Haute-Seine in the area is abandoned; Stade de l'Aube provides a major sports venue (inceptions 1924 and 2003).

Q: Where can I find official information about Troyes online?
A: The commune’s official website is http://www.ville-troyes.fr.

## Why It Matters
Troyes matters as a concentrated regional center that combines historical heritage, administrative function, higher education, industry, and sport within the Aube department. Its medieval religious architecture—including a cathedral (inception 1208) and a 13th-century basilica—anchors local cultural identity and attracts attention to the historical Champagne region. The presence of the Roman Catholic Diocese headquarters places Troyes at the center of ecclesiastical administration for the area. Modern institutions headquartered in Troyes, such as the University of Technology of Troyes (1994) and businesses like Petit Bateau (1954), show how the commune supports both education and commerce. Sports infrastructure and clubs, particularly ES Troyes AC (1986), provide regional sporting significance. Transport nodes (rail station and Barberey Airport) link Troyes to wider France, while civic facilities (town hall, stadium) serve municipal needs. Collectively, these elements make Troyes a hub where historical importance and contemporary civic life intersect, sustaining local governance, culture, education, and economy.

## Notable For
- Hosting Troyes Cathedral, a structure with inception dated to 1208.
- Containing the Basilica of St. Urbain, with an inception date of 1262.
- Being the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes (headquarters: ).
- Anchoring the University of Technology of Troyes, founded in 1994.
- Serving as the headquarters for the Petit Bateau clothing brand (inception 1954).
- Home to ES Troyes AC, an association football club established on 1986-06-28.
- Providing multi-use sports infrastructure at Stade de l'Aube, with facility dates 1924 and 2003.
- Hosting transport nodes: Gare de Troyes (railway station) and Troyes – Barberey Airport.
- Containing diverse religious buildings, including Saint-Étienne collegiate church and Synagogue Rachi (inception 1960).
- Being historically connected to the County of Champagne (inception +0967-00-00T00:00:00Z) and the historic province of Champagne (inception +1361-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Appearing in related contexts with the Canal de la Haute-Seine (an abandoned canal) and the town hall of Troyes.

## Body

### Overview
Troyes is a French commune in the Aube department. It is geographically located at 48.298888888889 N, 4.0780555555556 E and is represented online at http://www.ville-troyes.fr. The entity is recorded on major knowledge repositories (sitelink_count: 102) and is known by aliases including "Troyes" and "Troyes, Aube".

### Administrative status and political geography
- Department: Aube, a French department with inception date +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z.
- Arrondissement: Troyes belongs to the arrondissement of Troyes.
- Cantons: The commune is associated with several cantons. Troyes-1, Troyes-2, Troyes-3, Troyes-4, and Troyes-5 have inception dates given as +2015-03-22T00:00:00Z, reflecting the canton reorganization. Canton Troyes-6 existed until March 2015. Canton Troyes-7 is also associated with the town.
- Commune class: Troyes is a member of the French system of territorial subdivisions known as communes (commune of France; inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z).

### Historical associations
- County of Champagne: Troyes is historically linked to the County of Champagne (inception +0967-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- Champagne province: The commune sits within the historic province of Champagne (inception +1361-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- These historical ties position Troyes within medieval and early modern territorial contexts of northeast France.

### Population and demography
- Multiple recorded population values for the commune are provided: 60750.0; 60928.0; 61988.0; 61652.0; 61996.0; 74898.0; 72167.0; 63581.0; 59255.0; 60958.0; 61344.0; 60013.0; 61957.0; 62597.0; 62782.0; 62443.0; 62088.0. These figures come from the compiled structured properties and represent counts recorded across different datasets or years.

### Religion, heritage, and architecture
- Troyes Cathedral: listed with inception +1208-00-00T00:00:00Z and serving as a primary religious monument.
- Basilica of St. Urbain: inception +1262-00-00T00:00:00Z, another significant medieval religious building.
- Saint-Étienne (Troyes): a collegiate church located in Aube and associated with Troyes.
- Synagogue Rachi: established/inception dated +1960-00-00T00:00:00Z and located in Aube.
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes has its headquarters in the commune, indicating Troyes’ role as an ecclesiastical center.
- Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales: a female Roman Catholic religious congregation founded in 1866 with headquarters in Troyes.

### Education and research
- University of Technology of Troyes: an institution created in 1994 (inception +1994-00-00T00:00:00Z) with headquarters in Troyes, contributing to higher education and technological studies in the area.

### Economy, brands, and organizations
- Petit Bateau: clothing brand established at inception +1954-01-01T00:00:00Z and headquartered in Troyes.
- Multiple organizations list their headquarters as  (Troyes), showing the commune’s role as a base for corporate and civic activity.

### Sports and media
- ES Troyes AC: association football club founded on 1986-06-28T00:00:00Z and headquartered in Troyes; a central sports organization for the town.
- FCM Troyes: another local football club with headquarters in the commune.
- Stade de l'Aube: a multi-use stadium in Troyes with recorded dates +1924-00-00T00:00:00Z and +2003-00-00T00:00:00Z, indicating phases of establishment or renovation.
- Les Cahiers bleus: a newspaper founded in 1975 and headquartered in Troyes.

### Transport and infrastructure
- Gare de Troyes: the principal railway station serving the commune.
- Troyes – Barberey Airport: an airport serving Troyes and the surrounding area.
- Canal de la Haute-Seine: an abandoned canal in central France associated with the commune’s waterways and historical transport.
- The town hall of Troyes serves civic administrative functions for the commune.

### Related entities and terms
- Commune of France: Troyes is part of the French system of communes, a subdivision created in 1789.
- Troy weight: listed as a related term; historically a system of units of mass used for bullion and related lexicon connected by name.
- Champagne (historic province) and County of Champagne show Troyes’ place within broader historical territorial frameworks.

### Miscellaneous structured metadata
- Sitelink_count: 102 (number of interwiki/sitelinks recorded).
- Wikipedia page: "Troyes".
- Structured aliases: "Troyes", "Troyes, Aube", "Troyes, Aube France".

This entry compiles all provided facts and relationships about Troyes from the supplied source material, including dates of inception for institutions and buildings, associated administrative divisions and cultural sites, headquarters relationships, and recorded population values.

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