Aube

Aube is an administrative department in northeastern France, part of the Grand Est region, organized around its main town Troyes. The area includes more than four hundred municipalities divided into three main districts.

The French National Assembly created the department in 1790 during the Revolution as part of a nationwide territorial reform. This new administrative structure replaced the old provinces and established a uniform organization across France.

The name comes from the river Aube, which flows through the area and gives the department its identity. Today the division organizes community life, schools, and public spaces across hundreds of towns and villages.

The main administrative offices sit in Troyes and coordinate public services across all municipalities. Visitors can find information about local administration and access to public facilities at individual town halls throughout the area.

Four main rivers—the Seine, the Aube, the Armance, and the Vanne—shape the landscape and supply water for farming and communities. The highest point at 371 meters (1,217 feet) in Champignol-lez-Mondeville marks a clear contrast with the flatter river valleys.

Location: Grand Est

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Troyes

Reference: 10

Shares border with: Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, Marne, Haute-Marne, Côte-d’Or

Website: https://aube.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.33333,4.16667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:11