Things to see and do Champagne-Ardenne

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.

This city museum, with its admirable exterior, was founded at the end of the nineteenth century on the city walls. It contains 25,000 objects relating to three specific areas: archeology, ornithology and art melting. It presents, among other things, the beautiful Merovingian tombs that have been discovered in the region, completely reconstituted, and artifacts of all kinds, from the Iron Age to Antiquity. See also: Gallo-Roman glassworks, the magnificent collection of some 150 birds, the fossilized skeleton of France's greatest iguanogift or the enchanting iron statue Néréid of the Lescuyer collection. Each will be able to evolve according to the enriched rooms of the latest acquisitions and restored works. Once again, you can admire Hector Guimard's achievements and learn more about this haute marnese art. On the façade, Jacques Perreaut's Fortifications sculpture represents the old strong square of the sixteenth century. Unfortunately, it is regrettable that timetables are increasingly restricted.

Travel through time in the city of Langres: in an hour's walk, immerse yourself in the different eras of the city's history. Successively used as town by the Gallic, as the capital of the Lingons, or as a seat of the diocese and place-strong royal, Langres has formed, transformed and remains very well preserved. Today, it is classified among the 50 most beautiful cities in France. The round road you borrow on foot or by bike is punctuated by 12 towers and 9 doors; the itinerary often attracts children, so take advantage of it!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,9 km.

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Here, with 30,000 bottles year-round, we can claim to be specialists. The Hotte family (a name predestined to the country of Othe!) perpetuates tradition and preserves the remains of over 300 presses, which a time scattered the region. The décor is like the product: wooden grinding is a counter. The visit is free for the individual and guided for the groups, not to mention that Corinne and Gérard, the owners, are very available. They're having fun themselves with their old tools, and in September or October, it's the 17 th rush that's going to happen in the old, old-fashioned. Here, ciders and juice are 100% organic and based on local apple varieties exclusively. Special mention for organic apple juice silver medal 2018.

As in the middle of a field, the Dosches mill is worth a visit after a hike in the East Forest Park. This mill, inaugurated in 2007, was entirely designed and realized by the association of windmills with windmills. The purpose: reproduce a pivot mill as there were 140 in the Dawn in the eighteenth century. Functional, it is used by sucker or animators to explain the manufacture of flour at the time. You can then watch the bread at the Dimanches in the countryside. You will first be welcomed in a beautiful barn, where the mill shop is also located. The walk in the garden around the site is also really pleasant. You can plan to spend the whole afternoon there. The association's website is very comprehensive and you will find all the information to prepare your visit.

In the middle of the reach, there is the presence of the remnants of a former mill. This wharf is named after the wood chips used in the mill's sails for the work of the skins used in les. The Poncelot, a small stone bridge of the 1641 th century, was réédifié in during the Ursulines installation. An ideal place to walk in peace and quiet.

This forest, which has become known as the Revolution, is a place of escape easily accessible from Chaumont. Several hiking and mountain biking trails allow you to turn around or at least discover part of it. The shortest trail is 4 km, while the longest runs 13 km. The departure can be made from three main places: the Lily area, from where there is a botanical trail, the Clear oaks area and its health course, and the area of the Fountain Sainte-Bookseller, which also includes a 9 km mountain bike circuit.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 p. m.

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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…

Fumay offers visitors a unique experience with its Terraltitude theme park. The park offers a variety of activities for all ages and adventure levels. Thrill-seekers can enjoy giant zip lines, acrobatic tree courses and bungee jumps. For those who prefer more leisurely activities, the park also offers quad biking, hiking and mini-golf courses. All of which allow visitors to make the most of their day. With its many activities and magnificent natural setting, Terraltitude is a must for all thrill-seekers and nature lovers visiting Fumay.

This natural site in the near outskirts of the city is the opportunity for families to relax by playing adventurers, without risk, because the site is well marked, with various routes more or less disgraded. The site was once the site of Montaigu Castle, now disappeared. The route of Compostelle between Troyes and Auxerre also borrowed the path of the castle. Here, children are now taking pleasure in arbating the steep trails, picking up strands through wood, asking themselves in the openings… The most despicable will go out to ATV, with a possible departure from the ancient church of Laines-aux-Bois and a loop by Souligny. The place is perfect for picnics and ample enough to multiply walks but the evening comes, it is much less popular, and very isolated…

To the left of Diderot Street, descending from north to south, an imposing building (twelfth century), with its five vaulted nefs. The present church is the result of several constructions of xiiie in the eighteenth. A fire in 1725 gave the langrois architect Claude Forgeot the opportunity to treat this pretty facade. Original, the bell tower, which is a bonded and graceful bell, does not seem to obey this symmetrical law that Forgeot had. It is developed on four levels, the Campanile is very open. This abundance of decoration details contrasts with the sobriety of the building, but adds a delicious Italian character.