Maison de Rhodes

Dazzling 16th century mansion in medieval Troyes

The Gothic spires and splendours of medieval Troyes await outside the doors of Maison de Rhodes, a renovated 16th century mansion, once owned by the Knights Templar and now transformed into an architecturally dazzling place to stay.

Know It All

Hit the spot
In the heart of medieval Troyes.

Come here for...
● A time-travel treat – minimalist rooms in a medieval setting. ● Courtyard courting. ● The winding streets and spires of Troyes on the doorstep.

Amenities
There is a pretty courtyard garden for summer breakfasts and evening tipples. A pool and spa will be added soon. 

Good to know
Many rooms have baths only – so no showers.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
11 rooms, three suites.

Special features
Beautifully renovated, modern-minimalist rooms come with exposed beams, period fireplaces and wood floors. Huge beds are dressed in crisp white linen, while bathtubs are designed to make soaking a double act.

Pillow Talk
We loved the mansard-style Eveché room – just watch the low beams.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Ivory walls, high beams and candlelight make Maison de Rhodes’ La Commanderie dining room a dreamy setting for dinner à deux. The theme is traditional French country cooking – expect simple yet appetising menus using regional and seasonal ingredients.

Classic French dishes are home cooking turned gastro winners: try the bouef bourgignon or local chaource cheese (a creamier cousin of Camemebert), inventively served as a starter. Drinks in the courtyard makes a great start on a warm evening.

Breakfast
Breakfast (charged at EUR 17) is served until 10am. You can have breakfast in the courtyard in the summer.

Room service
Available on request.

Activities

See & Do
The old centre of Troyes is a historic gem. La Maison de Rhodes started life as a 12th Century base for the swashbuckling Knights Templar, and with 11 ancient churches and a magnificent cathedral there’s a distinct Da Vinci code feel to the old town. The musuem of fine and modern art museum is also a don’t-miss.

Troyes also lies at the heart of Champagne country. Sample the goods at a score of vineyards – preferably in or around the champagne-producing temples of Reims and Epernay.

Diary Dates
Late October/Early November
Troyes rocks to the beat of live music during the aptly named Nuits de Champagne festival. Ward off the autumnal chill with some live jazz, rock and R&B.

November
Taste some of the region’s best food and wines at the Bien Vivre Cullinary Expo.