About Troyes Cathedral:
Located in the Champagne Region of France, Troyes Cathedral is one of the most spectacular of the Gothic French cathedrals, and that is saying a lot. There are beautiful stained glass windows throughout that date from the 15th century and it also includes a museum.
About Saint Bernard of Clairvaux:
Among the many famous persons buried here is Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. He helped to reform the Cistercians and greatly enlarged the order, founding over 160 Monasteries. He was an advisor to the Kings of France and fought against the Albigensianism Heresy, which was the belief that there were two gods: one good, who created the spiritual world; and one evil, who created the material world.
He was canonized by Pope Alexander III in 1174 and in 1830 Pope Pius VIII declared him to be a Doctor of the Church.
We celebrate his Feast Day on August 20.
Traveling to Troyes, France:
Troyes is located on the River Seine about 87 miles (140 km) south-east of Paris. Troyes can be reached by train from Paris d’est station, the trip takes about one hour and 30 minutes. Get train & bus schedules, see fares & buy tickets here.
Address: Place Saint-Pierre, 10000 Troyes, France
Tel: (+33) 3 25 76 98 18
Click here for the official website of the Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul in Troyes.