Musée d'Art Moderne (Museum of Modern Art)

Housed in the former bishop's palace alongside the cathedral, this attractive, well-designed museum is the cultural centrepiece of the city. It contains over 2000 works of French art from the period 1850 to 1950, including pieces by Rodin, Dégas, Picasso and Seurat.

In 1976, Pierre and Denise Lévy, an art loving couple, donated 2000 pieces to the museum. This unique collection includes Vlaminck, Braque, and mostly, Derain including his famous paintings of Hyde Park and Big Ben. Later, friends of the famous artist André Derain donated a further 80 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the artist. Also in the museum is a beautiful collection of African masks and carvings. Closed on Mondays.

Place Saint-Pierre (+33 (0)03 25 76 26 80).

Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière (Tool Museum)

Troyes most original tourist attraction, this fascinating museum of tools, including 17th, 18th and 19th century exhibits, provides an insight into the world of the workers who used them and the people who crafted them. This unique collection of over 8000 tools is the largest such display in the world. For more information visit www.maison-de-l-outil.com

Cathédrale St Pierre et St Paul

This fine Gothic cathedral has 1500m² of stained glass dating from between the 13th to the 19th centuries. The Tower houses an interesting treasury.

Sainte Madeleine Church

This 12th century church, the oldest in the city, was considerably remodelled in the 16th century when the delicate stonework rood screen (jubé) – used to keep the priest separate from the congregation – was added; it’s one of the few remaining in France. Also worth viewing is the statue of St Martha, a typical example of Troyes 16th century art.

Rue de la Madeleine.