A Musketeer in Troyes Champagne

I love finding cities that are rarely visited by Americans; I have nothing against my country men. It is just pleasant to stroll through a city like Troyes and hear the melodic sounds of French. That said however it is my duty to share my favorite places and Troyes is one of them. The center is filled with half timbered houses dating from after the great fire of 1524 and narrow alleys twist and turn. Its churches and cathedral are filled with works of art and the laid back atmosphere perfect for chilling. My hotel in Troyes fit perfectly as it was three half timbered houses redone with the ancient beams and overlooked a picture pretty courtyard. At night from my top floor room the view of the cathedral was lit up like a confectionary masterpiece. Life at the Maison de Rhodes was indeed sweet. Troyes is the kind of place where you will immediately get relief from the modern mess of life today and move to a slower satisfying pace. A back drop that will make you feel like the fourth Musketeer.