Things to see and do Marne

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Located on the banks of the Nau River and housed in a magnificent half-timbered house, the Office offers you the opportunity to discover Châlons-en-Champagne, known as the sparkling Venice: L'EAU'dyssée, the unmissable boat trip with commentary on the history and architectural and natural heritage of the city; Métamorph'eau'ses at night with sound and light shows on the monuments that can be admired from the boat; L'Ep'Eau'pée, created in 2021, which offers a stroll turned towards nature. But also: small train, bike rental, segways, electric scooters...

A local arboreal peculiarity. The "fau de Verzy" is a twisted beech of 4 to 5 m high, whose branches form elbows that join together, an exceptional and surprising tree. In summer, it spreads its leaves in a very dense parasol. In winter, its tormented architecture is revealed. This forest trail will be an opportunity to admire some beautiful specimens in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Mountain of Reims. A beautiful walk to be rediscovered throughout the seasons!

Located in the buildings of the former royal abbey of Saint-Remi, classified as a World Heritage Site in 1991 by UNESCO, this museum allows visitors to discover the history of the abbey but also the Gallo-Roman past of the city, its military history and the regional archaeology. Four sections take visitors through different rooms. In the refectories and the kitchen of the abbey, we discover Durocorturum, capital of the Roman imperial province of Belgium. On the second floor, Prehistory, Protohistory, Gallo-Roman craftsmanship and medieval collections from the Merovingian period to the 16th century are shown in seven rooms.

Visit.The collection unfolds chronologically from the Roman conquest to the 1870 war, with a particular interest in the military past of the Reims region, the scene of famous episodes such as the battle of Valmy or the battle of Reims on March 13, 1814, which was Napoleon I's last victory.

Among the 600 pieces presented, one will stop in particular on the admirably preserved collection of helmets and cuirasses going back to the time of Charles X. The Second Empire and the War of 1870 are also well represented by weapons, equipment and uniforms but also by a painting by Edouard Detaille. In this majestic architecture was kept the holy bulb which was used for the coronations of the kings of France.

The abbey is illustrated through the cloister, the old medieval parlor of the 13th century, the grand staircase (1700), the chapter house of the Middle Ages and three rooms devoted to the chronology of the site. In the refectory and kitchen of the abbey (17th century), one discovers the former capital of the Roman imperial province of Belgium, while the second floor houses a chronological tour retracing the past of the Rheims region from prehistoric times to the Merovingian era. On this same level are presented the collections linked to the history of the abbey, notably the Tapestry of the life of Saint Remi, made up of ten large tapestries dating from the Renaissance, as well as the impressive reconstruction of the façade of the 13th century Musicians' House, decorated with five statues of minstrels. During the wars of the Revolution and the Empire, the former abbey was transformed into a French military hospital before becoming a Russian hospital in 1814. The king's bodyguards were stationed there during the coronation of Charles X in 1825.

Behind the high wrought iron gates that line this remarkable site, you can admire the late 19th century mansions of the houses of Auban-Moët, Chandon, Maigret, Gallice, de Billy or Mercier. Today, the greatest champagne houses in the world, which make the reputation of the city, have their headquarters here and offer tours of the cellars with tasting at the end. A few meters underground, a labyrinthine network of nearly 110 km of cellars contains a real treasure: over 200 million bottles.

The city's waterways are one of the city's charms. The Nau complements the Petit Jard and the Market Castle, which is taking place in its waters. It then hides under Lochet Street to re-emerge the arts wharf, then conflue with the Mau, opposite the courthouse. The Mau, he enters the city by the Mauvillain Bridge, known for his arch in shell. It cools the gardens of the prefecture and reflects the wooden areas and the beautiful châlonnaises stones to the bridge of Putte-Savatte (rue Croix-des-Dyers). Then the watercourse disappears under the market square and comes back to the great day next to Notre-Dame-en-Vaux and recovers a little further the waters of the Nau. It was at this confluence that the port of the city was installed in 1377. The river continues towards St. Antoine Bridge or Submarine bridge to find the waters of the St. Martin Canal. The canal connecting Louis-XII to the Canal Saint-Martin and crossing the city leaves a tranquil meander in Jard, where fishermen settle. The lock becomes a show when a barge passes. Walks to make, bridges to cross…

Under the great skies of Champagne, the hillsides covered with vines, the small valleys where villages and their Romanesque churches nestle and then, on the plateau, deep forests. From the Champagne plain, you can see the edge of the forest massif of the Reims mountain topping the slopes. The plateau culminates at 288 m, almost uniformly flat and covered on 20 000 ha with dense forests. Once owned by the abbeys of Reims and its surroundings, it is now divided between the 6 800 ha managed by the ONF and private properties.

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Holiday centre! Opened on September 13th, 2012, Espace Châlons Ville d'art et d'hisoire itself proposes, as the first step, to make you discover the city. A permanent exhibition is held here a stone's throw from the centre, on the second floor of the Maison du Patrimoine et de l'Architecture, using the most modern means to discover the history of Châlons until today. In the first area, visitors start the film by standing close to the screen: in ten minutes, they get a clear and general idean of the city's history... A geographical marker locates the elements that you choose on a map and allows you to draw your own itinerary. For children, a "material library" presents various building materials (chalk, cobwebs) and an interactive tablet offers games (puzzle, memory) around the elements of the heritage.

This museum is located in the old Vidamé de Châlons, a charming home with a portal of 1625. It is the residence of the Garinet that is reinstalled here, in the same way. In the last century, the widow of Jules Garinet bequeathed to the city the collections of art objects and curiosities of her husband and their furniture. We also admire numerous paintings from the 99 th century in the th century, as well as models of churches and cathedrals of France, works by Dr Mohen. Read: plan to arrive early in winter, because the first floor room does not have a lighting system…

No question of remaining safely! Behind Notre-Dame-en-Vaux, this museum brings together the remains of the medieval cloister built in 1170 by the canons of the college. The site was demolished in 1759 and 1766, leaving room for other constructions, which réutilisèrent stones carved into their foundations. In recent demolitions, fortuitous discoveries called for more systematic excavations. Thus, the cloister was partially returned to the surface and recollé. It was in 1978 that the museum was inaugurated. A reconstituted serving of tiers allows to admire the statues-columns and the quality of the sculptures. So we can imagine the splendour of this work of art. To visit it, no single ticket but a pass giving access to three museums.

Here, in Place des Buttes, Lucien and Huguette Cordier set out a collection of antique sewing machines. An exhibition that recounts the history of this tool, which will pass through time. More than two hundred models to discover from 1850 to 1980, of all brands. A surprising museum, which brings us back to memories and tells us about the history of the sewing machine and the housewife who used it.

The Millesium is the Parc des Expositions in Epernay. With its four halls covered by 6 800 m ², it can accommodate up to 20 000 people for many public events: concerts, shows, festivals, fairs, fairs, congresses, seminars, indoor sports events… Many artists take place on the scene of the Millésium, which is undoubtedly the largest of all the Marne. A restaurant offering drinks and sandwiches is provided during the events. To book tickets, you can contact the various ticketing points (FNAC, Carrefour, Leclerc, Ticketnet, Cora, Espace Mozaïc d'Guided or tourist offices) or buy them before the show, if it is not already complete! The programme this year: M Pokora, Black M, Stephane Rousseau, Voulzy and Souchon…

Meeting the fountains and washing of yesteryear, carried by the scents of flowers, we visit and discover the streets of the village of Oger. A pleasant and interesting tour. Several formulas are proposed to you: visit of the village, cellars and beautiful presses, meals in the La Milanière reception lounge and champagne tasting, for example. Beautiful discoveries to make and a good day in perspective.

It is in Joiselle, in a very old barn that you discover and admire this collection of ancient costumes and garments of all beauty. Thanks to this exhibition, we travel in time and in colours according to themes such as the history of silk. Here? it is Marie-Gabrielle Gérémia who gives you a guided tour and who tells you the magnificent masterpieces that she herself performs passionately.