Where to practice an individual sport Champagne-Ardenne

At 23 km from Troyes, golf stands in the heart of the regional natural park of the East Forest. The golf of the Orient Forest, with its 18 holes, its fairways in a green haven, allows to practice this passion in a varied environment where harmoniously marries forests, plains and ponds. For the pleasure of the eyes and the game, this golf course has been designed for all. We also enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of the hotel, with summer courses in July and August for children, 3 days. Paris is only 2 a. m. and the lake is 20 minutes away.

Fishing without a permit is what we propose in this site where trout are not relying on one hand alone. For sure, it bites, thanks to regular swane in this 2,5 ha pond. Fishers bring the equipment or supply to the shop: live and vegetable bait, canes and other shots, there is everything you need! When the clock rings, the pause is at the bar, around a glass and a sandwich, and for the picnic, spaces are planned.

The placid character of the donkey, its kindness and its attachment to man will certainly bring you the calm and relaxation conducive to the contemplation of the landscapes. Accompanied, in organized hike or in free hike, Emmanuel and his donkeys will guide you and will know how to make you discover the paths in the heart of the gamey forests or on the plateaus dominating these valleys. Bertin, Marcel, or Gaston will make the happiness of children and adults! The Cab'âne, unusual nature lodging, will be perfect for a family stay.

The bicycle path between Saint-Dizier and the Lac du Der, 12 km long, is open on the side path of the canal that brings water from the Marne to the lake. This route has the advantage of being entirely paved, flat and with a panoramic view of the landscapes surrounding the lake and the timber-framed houses. For those who love long walks, you can continue your journey by the 38 km long "voie verte" of the Lac du Der. Rest areas punctuate this route accessible to families.

Four marked paths allow everyone to find in the village the high places that marked Renoir's life and work. The circuit "Chemin montant dans les hautes" (3 km, 45 min), the Aline Charigot circuit (7 km, 1:45), the name of Renoir's wife, the Pierre-Auguste Renoir circuit (12 km, 3 h), and the Gabrielle Renard circuit (14 km, 3:30) muse the painter, are as many routes as the artist borrowed and inspired him. Renoir, for its part, organizes hikes in June with picnic.

The fishermen come here for the 5 water plans that represent a total of 37 ha and 8 km of shoreline. Reservoir flies. Fishing is done with an annual card or the card at the day, available here and at all retailers of fishing items.

Crossing the city from one end to the other, the Coulée verte de Reims is a twelve-kilometre-long path along the Aisne-Marne canal. The route starts at La Neuvillette and heads south towards Courcelles and the faubourg de Clairmarais. The Coulée then crosses the center of Reims, passing by the old port, and then approaches the course of the Vesle and the park of the same name to the start of the industrial zone. A North-South link, but also a future leisure area and, above all, a formidable tool for urban revitalization, the coulée verte is an area worth discovering.

Price: free.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

With three streams of water from a natural source, the fishermen give their hearts to the ponds of Andelot. One of the ponds lends itself to the pike, trout, carp, tanches, and gardons anglers. The other is reserved for fans of large rainbow trout, fario and salmon. In the wild, fishing is carried out on the fly or on the fly. The area is wooded with picnic corners, a bar, games for children and walks to do.

Calling all cyclists and bike enthusiasts: the Vel'Oxygène association is opening its Maison du vélo! The atmosphere is one of conviviality in this place of exchange, information and sharing, where two-wheeled enthusiasts come together to share the same passion. Leave the car behind and take your bike out for a spin to discover the many activities on offer. The association offers self-repair workshops where you can learn how to maintain and repair your bike yourself, a bike school for beginners, film screenings, conferences and a host of other cycling-related cultural events. And for a friendly get-together with other cyclists, bike rides and apéro-vélo events are organized on a regular basis.

In the communal forest, you can reach this place by CD 417. A aménagée is ready for picnics, and children have games here to chill out. The sports course also allows for a few exercises, while a small botanical route, just next to it, gives the opportunity to familiarise itself with the names of the trees. There is also a rented cottage (information at 03 25 31 87 77). For hiking, the circuits are marked: Circuit circuit, marked in blue and yellow and long 8 km and that of the Cul-de-sac, marked in green and yellow over 12 km.

A variety of routes take you to Epernay and the surrounding area, just go to the tourist office to get the brochure «Epernay, of vineyards in town» which offers three courses. Also take the floral arrow circuits in the city, the southern slopes of Epernay as well as the Mutigny trail not far from the city. You can also obtain the topo guide from Reims mountain Regional Park and the "La Marne" guide. 45-minute loops, to be travelled by the family with small or experienced walkers, allow a discovery from 1 h 30 to 4 h 15…

Three generations in fish farming. Production of fishermen's trout and welcome. Today Patrick Bachelor built a fishing centre modelled on the American model. It offers 15 hectares of water, five pontoons for 10 fishermen and a club house. Recreational fishing is sold on the map: fishing for fly trout, fishing, fishing for children and also for sportsmen and veal fishing in black-bass and carp…

Diving its line in the different ponds of La Belle Fontaine fish farming in Châteauvillain and waiting without being won by impatience, this is the pleasure that it is possible to offer alone, to two or to the family. Getting a trout or salmon out of the water is what awaits you in those places that once inhabited a cressonnière. Enjoying the tranquillity of the places, the freshness of the fish and the crystal-clear water, this is what many visitors and children are doing every year to catch their first fish. Everything is perfect for relaxation in this small fishing corner with tables, benches, games for children and all the comfort necessary to spend a good time. Each and every one of them, having fished their prey, can see them prepared so that it is only the pleasure of eating them back home. This concept gives the visitor a wonderful way to recharge and combine the useful to the pleasant. A picnic area is available.

Affiliated to the French riding federation, it is a riding school on ponies and great ponies as well as on horses, and caters to any audience. It offers training courses, obstacles, horse ball, horse ball… Young riders are accepted for 4 years. Hiking and holidays, initiation, development, competitions and all activities adapted to children.

Bourbonne-les-bains has miniature golf that will enjoy the whole family. It is located in the park of orfeuil, so in a wooded environment where the temperature is pleasant and where one can walk while the family is playing… Cool and cheap, it's a family activity at very affordable prices. For more information, please contact the tourist office of the city.

On the road to Leffonds, fishing in this pond all year day and night, without fishing stamp on a pond of 4 ha. Fountain salmon, rainbow trout and fario, common carp and Galician carp, tanches, perch, frying. There is a playground for children and a playground.

Here, one plays in all peace on the course of 18 holes. The particularity of the course consists of numerous elevated greens defended by bunkers, and of fairly fast greens (2.5 to 3 m at the speed meter). Amateurs and regular players can learn or improve on the 30-place driving range, ten of which are covered, on one of the two putting greens or on one of the two practice bunkers. The club-house, located in the castle, is also very pleasant and allows you to have a good time.

At 3 min. from the city, you can easily find this place at the entrance to the village. Here, at the edge of the forest, the old hollow oak welcomes visitors. Surprising, this old tree within which the kids like to sit down. Then the journey begins, punctuated by signs explaining the sports movements to try to keep the shape. Other signs comment on the flora, and the walk is aimed at everyone.

Regularly réempoissonnés, ponds and rivers of Hildur are excellent fishing spots - over 10 hectares in total. Attention: only those owners of the fishing action of local society are allowed to fish in the ponds of La Motte and La Forge. Fishing cards are to be removed at the café du Midi - closed on Mondays.

The Hildur-le-Petit initiative union offers numerous marked walks, including a combined hiking, as well as a health course in the heart of the canton's 31 hectares of forest.