Themed tours and activities Champagne-Ardenne

A Bogny-sur-Meuse, the vallon of the "Grosse Boutique" is a unique place to rediscover the metallurgical past of the Ardennes, that of the bolts.
It was founded by two brothers, modest cloutiers, Jean-Rémi Maré (1813-1856) and Alexandre Joseph (1813-1887). Alexandre Maré (1845-1914), the boss of the second generation, developed the case considerably. On the eve of 1914, the «Grosse Boutique» is the largest in the Ardennes and even in France with more than a thousand employees. In two periods (1854-1858 and 1865-1877), she then almost acquired her final physionomie. It was even connected by a private railway, 2 km long and a tunnel passing under the Hermitage to the Charleville-Givet line.
The course takes us to the scene of the employers'castle, to the three paternalistic creations of the general stores, Alexandre Joseph crèche, or the still present of the Scale, a city comparable to that of the North where the workers were housed.

Visit the city off the beaten track! Escapium offers groups fun activities to discover Reims and share a moment of conviviality with family or friends. Rallies through the city that will test your sense of observation and your team spirit. Want to taste the delights of the region? Embark on the Bulles et Gourmandises rally, the clues will lead you to the best artisans of the city for seven gourmet tastings. You prefer challenges? Compete with your friends in a photo challenge!

An amazing evening that mixes themed workshops with demonstrations of the trades. Because no, orientation night is not a game you play with a compass in your hand, but a great opportunity for young people to approach the professional world. And to link the useful with the very pleasant, demonstrations are offered all evening. A useful and fun outing!