ノジャン＝シュル＝セーヌでののおすすめグラベルライド

A lot of fun on this great mountain bike trail through the woods. The slide is a must-do.

The impressive Troyes Cathedral was begun in the 12th century and completed in the 17th century. The structure is truly impressive. Don't miss a visit to the interior.

Follow the left bank from the centre of Nogent to the Bernière lock and Marnay (be careful, sometimes flooded in winter... but small parallel road towards the Bernière farm and path to Marnay along the railway line)

Possibility by mountain bike or gravel to follow the canal between Port-Montain and Crancey (crossing Nogent-sur-Seine) and join the cycle path which leads to the lakes of the Orient forest

The cathedral in Troyes was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul (SAINTS PIERRE et PAUL), also known as the "Prince of the Apostles." Their common feast day in the calendar of saints is June 29th. * Simon, nicknamed Peter (Rock), was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee when he, along with his brother Andrew, was called by Jesus Christ to be a "fisher of men." According to Catholic understanding, he is the highest apostle, and the two-millennia-long line of popes—currently Francis—follows his succession. In statues and paintings, Peter is almost always depicted with two keys in his hand; this attribute refers to the biblical passage in Matthew: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Chapter 16, Verse 19). * Paul was initially an opponent of the Christian movement and, unlike the other apostles, was not called to the apostleship by Jesus Christ during his lifetime. Instead, he was converted later with the famous "Damascus Experience." His attribute is the sword with which he was executed. According to Roman law at the time, such a sentence was a "privilege" (a quick death, not a long, painful death struggle like other forms of execution) reserved for the citizens of Rome.

Superb single track in the undergrowth along a farm plot then diving into the heart of the forest. The track is very rolling. Be careful though of the roots that are flush with the ground and the trees that are sometimes leaning towards the inside of the track (watch out for the shoulders that drag...). It goes up, it goes down, it turns, it turns. A treat. The single track opens onto a wider forest track then a descent which then leads back to Fontvannes.

Entrance to the medieval city of Provins

Troyer is famous for its half-timbered houses. Some of these houses are incredibly crooked. You have to see them! A feast for the eyes!