Experience in Troyes, France by Blandine

What is it like to live in Troyes? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

There are many things to do: to go shopping because there are outlets, cinema, museum, swimming pool, sport facilities and a very beautiful city center with attic houses.
There are many bars in which you can have a drink with friends. Closed to Troyes there is a big lake and you can go to bathe.

What is the student lifestyle like in Troyes?

During the workin days:
You wake up at 7-8 o clock or later depending on class. Then you can have a lunch at 12:00 o'clock in the university restaurant. Then you have class and after tou can go home and go to do sport as well. Sometimes, there are students parties on thursday night because it's the tradition in France for students but it's also true for the week-end.
During the week-end: You can do whatever you want as the precedent activities ( cine, shopping, sports...)

How much does it cost to live in Troyes?

1 month:
Accomodation: between 250 and 350 for one person.
Food: 150 euros

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Troyes? Is there any advice you can give?

No because Troyes it's a students city ! There are an engineer school, a business school, and other universities.
You can share your flat with others because it's less expensive.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Specialities of Troyes: Andouillette de Troyes AAAAA and chource cheese and champagne.
My favourite dishes: foie gras, magret de canard or confit de canard with potatoes, cheese and tarte aux pommes.

What places would you recommend visiting in Troyes?

Many churches and one beautiful cathedral. Museums and the city center !

Is it good to eat out in Troyes? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes of course ! Le Rouge et noir restaurant (specialities of Troyes), Le Laganum (Italian Restaurant).

Is the nightlife good in Troyes? Where is good to go?

Yes. You can go to differents bars as the furious, l'élixir...