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Aube
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The department is primarily a transit zone, especially between the Paris region and eastern France. As such, it isn’t particularly touristy, though Troyes, the Orient Forest on its outskirts, and the Château de la Motte-Tilly may warrant a stop.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 10.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Troyes.
- Sub-prefectures: Bar-sur-Aube, Nogent-sur-Seine.
- Number of communes: 431.
- Population: 308,094 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 6,004 km².
- Density: 51 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Bois du Mont (371 m).
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
- Website: http://www.aube-champagne.com
Climate and weather
Tourism
The department is primarily a transit zone, especially between the Paris region and eastern France. As such, it isn’t particularly touristy, though Troyes, the Orient Forest on its outskirts, or the Château de la Motte-Tilly may warrant a stop.