Troyes, FranceOld Town
Le Champ Des Oiseaux
Medieval timber-framed townhouse
Old Town Troyes, France
Opened
1995
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
TeritoriaMedieval timber-framed townhouse
It runs like an intimate medieval residence, where guests sip local Champagne under vaulted brick arches and breakfast in the courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fifteenth-century half-timbered clergy quarters restored around an ivy-draped courtyard by master craftsmen.
Listed
Restored 1990s facades revived historic medieval polychrome pigments across Troyes half-timbered streets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The elegant timber-framed facade remains, as do many quaint original details — native stone, ornate tilework, wood beams, even antique furniture — though most of it has been carefully restored.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Troyes Cathedral and the Museum of Modern Art sit next door, surrounded by the old town's maze of timber-framed streets.
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The rooms
Original timber beams and stone floors define the bedrooms. Overhead, dormer windows look out onto the quiet central courtyard.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated courtyard pool has a counter-current swim jet, bordered by wooden decking and half-timbered walls.
Sauna and balneotherapy
A light-wood Swedish sauna sits beside a private balneotherapy room fitted with a two-person soaking tub.
Restaurant
La Commanderie
Seasonal Champagne cooking is served beside an open brick fireplace, or out under parasols in the garden courtyard.
At the table
Tables beside sunlit windows are set with warm brioche and pots of Mariage Frères tea.
How it began
Dominique Boisseau bought the crumbling buildings in 1975 to prevent demolition for a parking lot, spending two decades restoring them.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.