Troissy

Location in the Marne Valley

Troissy lies in the west of the Marne département, in the valley of the Marne, which marks the northern edge of the commune. By road, Épernay is 19 kilometres away, while the nearer town of Dormans is only 6 kilometres off. The commune belongs to the arrondissement of Épernay and the canton of Dormans-Paysages de Champagne. It covers 1,546 hectares, with altitudes ranging from 62 metres on the river bank to 253 metres on the plateau in the south.

The village itself sits in the east of the commune, and about 1.5 kilometres to the west you reach the hamlet of Bouquigny. The old village centre stretches around the Place de la République, between the river meadows and the vines. In 2023 Troissy had 821 inhabitants.

Viticulture

Troissy holds neither grand cru nor premier cru status. Even so, the local economy is strongly shaped by winegrowing. The vineyards run across the slopes between the river plain and the high ground. The soils there are clay, marl and limestone, a mix typical of this corner of Champagne. In the Marne Valley, Pinot Meunier traditionally plays an important role, which is one reason why champagne from here is often described as fruity and approachable early.

“In 2023 Troissy had 821 inhabitants.ViticultureTroissy holds neither grand cru nor premier cru status.

The land use shows how varied the commune is: according to Corine Land Cover (2018), forest covers 35 per cent of the area, arable land 33.9 per cent and permanent crops, which include the vines, 23.7 per cent. To the south begins the wooded plateau of the Brie forestière.

Things to see

• The church of Saint-Martin in the village centre
• Remains of the château, whose origins go back to the 12th century
• The densely built village centre with old houses, mostly of two or three storeys
• Walks between the river meadows, the vineyards and the edge of the woods

Troissy is twinned with Partenheim in Rheinhessen. For wine lovers from Germany, that is a nice point of connection.

Gratien Meyer Champagner

Getting there

The départementale road D3 runs through the village, the former Route Nationale 3 from Paris towards Germany. The A4 motorway, with connections to Paris, Reims and Strasbourg, is about 10 kilometres away. The nearest railway station is Dormans, on the Paris-Est–Strasbourg line. Public transport in Troissy consists only of the school bus. If you want to visit growers in the village, it is best to plan on travelling by car or to pick up a taxi at the station.

Troissy is not a place for big names, but for those who enjoy discovering the Marne Valley away from the well-known routes. If you appreciate small growers' estates and a rural village, you will find a quiet base here for trips between Dormans and Épernay.