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« on: January 29, 2012, 07:18:15 pm »

About 5 miles to the west of the Champagne region capital of Troyes (see Troyes Medieval City), the still very small town of Payns is marked by a water tower with the curious artwork of a medieval Templar Knight with red cross on white. Of course, this is the hometown of local boy who made it big, Hughes de Payens who became lord of this village in 1113. As any small town would, Payns has established a museum dedicated to its local hero. So much of the Knights Templar story emanates from the Champagne and Burgundy regions of France where the sect began, and any tourist of France with an interest in this fascinating historical mystery may find a visit to this otherwise very quiet little town a worthwhile stop. The Musee Hugues de Payns is only open from 3pm to 6pm from May to September on the first Sunday of the month. On display are miniatures, an illuminated map, archeological artifacts and relics. I have to admit, when I stopped at this unique little museum, it was closed, so the Templar secrets contained within remain a mystery, but perhaps the next visitor can unearth its dark truths. For more Templar drama, the Museum Di Marco in nearby Troyes offers an exhibit of illustrated texts of the Trials of The Templars (Les Proces des Templiers).
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