The heart of Troyes

The Heart of Troyes

The Heart of Troyes is a monumental heart-shaped artwork, become a symbol of the town. The Troyes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic sculpture, set in the heart of the Champagne Cork.

The heart of the Champagne Cork

The Heart of Troyes is a contemporary artwork, in the form of a great openwork heart, become one of the symbols of the town. It is set in the heart of the Champagne Cork, this nickname given to the historic centre of Troyes because of its shape, which evokes a champagne cork seen from the sky. The centrepiece of the enhancement of the canal quays, this sculpture is thus placed in the heart of the town, geographically, symbolically and literally. Illuminated at nightfall, it has become a meeting place and one of the favourite images of visitors.

What to see

You admire the great openwork heart-shaped sculpture, set near the canal quays, in the heart of the Champagne Cork, illuminated at nightfall. The Heart of Troyes has become a symbol and a meeting place of the town. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Heart of Troyes lies near the canal quays, in the heart of the town, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely accessible at all times. It is particularly beautiful at nightfall, when it lights up.

Why is the centre of Troyes called the Champagne Cork?

Because of the shape of its historic centre, which evokes a champagne cork seen from the sky; the Heart of Troyes, a heart-shaped sculpture, marks its symbolic centre.

Where is the Heart of Troyes?

Near the canal quays, in the heart of Troyes, in France.