These photographs were taken on the streets of Troyes. This small city, where Marguerite Bourgeoys was born, is the historical capital of Champagne. It has been dubbed the?city of nine churches?. Troye's population now numbers 200,000, compared with 25,000 in the 17th century. The city is known for its history, architecture, businesses and university. If you would like to learn about the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys, her birth, her childhood, her family and more, click on? Who was she?? back