Close to Paris, but far from its hectic pace, Aube seduces by its quality of life. Here, it is easy to move from the city to the countryside. Natural and cultural leisure activities are easily combined. The department of Aube belongs to the Grand Est region and has a particularly surprising history. Discover the incredible heritage of this destination: its half-timbered houses, its wonderful religious heritage, its hiking and cycling routes, its brand centres... without forgetting of course its champagne and local products.
A city of art and history, it preserves a truly exceptional architectural heritage. A champagne producer, Aube opens its prestigious vineyard to you: 7,500 hectares of noble grape varieties that make up 22% of the champagne appellation area. A preserved natural environment rich in exceptional fauna and flora, the Regional Natural Park of the Orient Forest offers 20,000 hectares of forest and 5,000 bodies of water on three lakes - nautical activities (sailing, motorboating, swimming, fishing...).
When to go to Aube ? The Aube region is rich in alcoholic beverages, but also in deliciously traditional dishes such as the andouillette of Troyes or the sauerkraut of Brienne-le-Château, so you can enjoy tasting and gourmet stays all year round! From the end of March to the beginning of November, you can have fun in the famous Nigloland amusement park. The Templars museum in Payns or the Napoleon museum in Troyes, the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Troyes are open all year long. In mid-October, you will be enchanted by the Nuits de Champagne festival.
The department of Aube is characterized by climatic conditions without intense cold or excessive heat, which represents a temperate oceanic humid climate. Winters are cool and humid and summers are mild and with variable weather, knowing that the maximum rainfall occurs during the cold season.
