Monuments to visit Lorraine

The ruins of this semi-troglodyte castle, whose origins date back to the beginning of the 12th century, dominate the valley of the Zinsel. The name Falkenstein, which is also that of a lineage that owned the place from the 13th to the 16th century, means "rock of the falcons" and corresponds to the physiognomy of the place. In 1564, after many successions and while it was recently in the hands of Philippe IV of Hanau-Lichtenberg, the fortification was ravaged by fire. What remained of it (notably the bailey) was razed to the ground in 1680 by the troops of Louis XIV.

The Scala is an old Italian-style theater created in 1828 by four nuns. Located in the narrow streets of the center, it was the convent of the Augustinian nuns. It was then sold during the Revolution. The outside of the building does not look like much, but inside, we discover a real little jewel. It is classified by the buildings of France for its fabulous stucco decorations and its ceiling realized by the Vosges artist Gaston Save. The place, a real architectural jewel, is worth a visit. It was closed in 2018 to the public, when the new cinema opened.

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The strawberry on the streets of the city undoubtedly deserves a hook towards this beautiful, elegant, sixteenth-century-old building, which includes many exhibitions. Among the few old houses, that of the Pavillon Henri IV is the most mysterious. Legend says that it was within this one that the Gallant Green liked to find his mistress, the beautiful Gabrielle d 'Estrées. The walls have always preserved the secret… program available at the tourist office of Nogentais and the Seine Valley (≈ 03 25 39 42 07). Many exhibitions have been in place since 2001: Philippe Tykoczinski, painter in the Combas vein last year, local artists recently…

Drappier champagnes do not just offer you incomparable wines, they also propose to enter a place steeped in history, the disturbing strangeness: its cellars of the th century, the objective of visiting them alone, inescapable by their beauty and symmetry. In 1116 Saint Bernard imports from Burgundy the black Engineer, ancestor of Pinot, and made several cellars, especially in Urville, properties attached to the great Abbey of Clairvaux that he founded. Upon his death, in 1153, wine production was around 600 000 litres of wine, mainly shipped in barrels, called: " bar wine ". Later, the Drappier house bought the mansions caves. Today it houses a few famous vintages and its largest "vials" (Balthazar, Jeroboam, Melchisédech, etc.).

Behind its vast facade of country stone and land, the long mill, built in 1276, preserved its structure: a chamber of the stones under which the wheels and the transmission trees are carried out and the flour thames. The wooden butterfly is still there. A souvenir of the Count of Champagne, who owned a castle and two three-wheeled mills in Soulaines, this mill is decorated with a traditional lace that borders the basin. The weir is the visitor. The mill is also a guest room and we will be happy to explain how this mill works. The house has preserved this beautiful set and also welcomes your animals. The view is peaceful, with all the charm of the old buildings. You will be 20 km from the Nigloland theme park.

Lydie, Maité, Netty and Nathalie are happy to welcome you in this beautiful, spacious and bright building. they strive to meet your needs and satisfy your curiosity. Whatever your age, you can relax in the magazine area, study in the work room, read with your children or grandchildren in the youth section: the library team is always there to advise you in your choices. Here, there are no fewer than 28 000 documents: books, magazines, CD and CD-Roms are available to visitors. For younger people, more than 2000 albums of all kinds and 350 stories are offered. And for a little larger children, there are more than 1300 novels, 1500 documentaries and 600 youth comic strips plus 160 child Cds.

This eighteenth century castle regained its splendor, and it shares it with you. Beyond the simple concept of visiting the castle, it opens its doors for hunting salons but also for investigations at the heart of the site: This year's «Vidocq surveys», with the stakes of a bottle of champagne, bring you into the various pieces of the castle, from cellars to chestnut kitchens, through the farm of animals. Visit the site regularly: at Easter, for example, three days have been released to allow an extraordinary hunt. In August, we celebrate hunting… In any case, take this huge driveway more than two kilometers to dive into a new era!