Arcis-sur-Aube is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France, located 27 kilometers (17 miles) north of Troyes.

History

The Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube was fought there on 21 March 1814.

George Danton was born the 26th October 1759 in Arcis-aur-Arbe to a respectable though not wealthy family. He was given a good education, and he was launched in the career of an advocate at the Paris bar.

Demographics

Industries

Besides many big farms producing all sorts of cereals, the sugar industry has a big plant there: Cristal Union

Miscellaneous

• Arcis-sur-Aube was the birthplace of Georges Danton (1759–1794).
• Arcis-sur-Aube is linked to Gomaringen. This partnership has been established in 1976.

See also

• Communes of the Aube department

External links

• Official Website