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About Église Saint-Jean-au-Marché de Troyes

Address

78 Rue Urbain IV, 10000 Troyes
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Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Local time

Best time to visit

Visit at the Wednesday morning opening for a quieter look at the interior.

Crowd level

With 107 Google ratings, interest appears modest. If advance entry reservations are offered, book 1–2 days ahead; Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. is likely quietest.

Directions

Find Église Saint-Jean-au-Marché de Troyes at 78 Rue Urbain IV, a short walk through central Troyes.

In June 1420, Henry V of England married Catherine, daughter of Charles VI of France, at Église Saint-Jean-au-Marché de Troyes. The wedding gave this church in Troyes a place in the history of the Hundred Years’ War. Its name recalls its setting by the market, while its position among the streets of the city center makes it an easy stop on a walk through the old town. Inside, the Gothic church offers a nave, stained-glass windows, and sculptural details worth examining at an unhurried pace. Recent visitors have also noted two bells displayed indoors. Some areas were under repair in September 2026, so what you can see inside may change as work progresses.

Before you enter

  • Check current opening hours; the listed schedule includes Wednesday–Friday mornings and afternoons, plus Sunday afternoons.
  • Plan around the midday closure from 12:30 to 14:00 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • Check for restoration updates before visiting; some areas were under repair in September 2026.

What to expect

  • Look for Gothic architecture, stained glass, and sculptural details inside.
  • The church stands in central Troyes, close to pedestrian streets.
  • Parts of the interior may be restricted while repair work continues.

During your visit

  • Take time to examine the windows and sculptures from different points in the nave.
  • Look for the two bells that recent visitors have noted on display indoors.
  • Keep voices low and give space to anyone using the church for worship.

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