This is the next instalment of a monthly feature going through the 95 Departments of France in numerical order to check out things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location – inland department in the north east.
Origin of name – named after the river which is a tributary of the Seine
Historical titbit – After the battle of Waterloo, Aube was occupied by the Russians for almost 3 years.
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Prefecture – Troyes
Signature foods – Andouillette from Troyes, Prunelle de Troyes (liqueur), Montgueux champagne
Famous places to visit – Abbey of Clairvaux, La Mott Tilly chateau, Basilica of St Urbain (Troyes), Orient Lake
Go to this Pinboard to see the Departments of France so far.
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