Stade de l'Aube is the home ground of ESTAC Troyes, the football club of Troyes, a historic city in the Champagne region of France. For visitors, it is a direct way into local sporting life, where football is followed with real commitment by the people of the city.
What a visit offers
Attending a match here means being among passionate local supporters. The stadium is the centre of football in Troyes, so a game day has a clear sense of community. It suits anyone who wants to see how French football is lived outside the largest cities, rather than simply watching it on screen.
Around the stadium
Troyes rewards a stay beyond the match itself. Its half-timbered streets give the old town a distinctive character, and the cathedral is one of the city's landmarks. The surrounding area is also part of Champagne, so visitors can combine a football afternoon with a look at the region's Champagne houses.
- Who it suits: football fans, and visitors who enjoy combining sport with city exploration.
- What to pair it with: a walk through the old town's timbered streets and a visit to the cathedral.
- Regional extra: the Champagne houses in and around the city.
A match at Stade de l'Aube offers a genuine taste of French sporting life, set in a city with plenty to see on either side of the final whistle.