The Église Saint-Parres was classified as a historic monument, as a Monument historique, by a decree dated 26 March 1942.
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Culture
The Église Saint-Parres is a hall church with an elongated floor plan. Its three-aisled nave comprises five bays; this is followed by a choir with a straight bay and a three-sided apse.
A large proportion of the original stained-glass windows of the Église Saint-Parres dates mainly from the beginning of and the second third of the 16th century. The windows have largely been preserved, but are incomplete.
On 1 May, the Église Saint-Parres takes part in the seasonal opening as part of the Route du Vitrail.
The façades and roofs of the château and its outbuildings were listed as historic monuments by a decree dated 2 November 1979.
The Tuilerie in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres was built in 1827 on the site of former lime kilns.
The Chapelle de la Tuilerie was built on one of the Tuilerie’s buildings in 1894.
The Chapelle de la Tuilerie provides access to a small crypt containing a Entombment created by the Sainterie school in Vandœuvre.
In the immediate vicinity of the Église Saint-Parres, visitors can see a Gallo-Roman necropolis dating from the 4th to the 7th century, with its sarcophagi.
Nature
The Fête de la Nature in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres has by now become a regular event held towards the end of May.
It offers fun environmental activities involving trees, animals and small creatures.
Getting Around
When leaving Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres in the direction of Laubressel, you reach the Route du Balcon du Parc. From there, you can enjoy a green and blue panorama.
Location
Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres is located 4 km from Troyes city centre.
The town is approximately 10 minutes from exit 21, Saint-Thibault, on the A5 coming from Paris, and approximately 5 minutes from exit 23, Thennelières, on the A26 route from Calais to Troyes.
Culinary Experiences
Maison Caffet operates a chocolate and pastry shop in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres specialising in pralines.
