Châlons-en-Champagne, circuit Jean Talon

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From the Mau to the St Laurent, the Association "Friends of Jean Talon" created this tour in honor of Jean Talon, first intendant of New France and Quebec.

Chemin des Pèlerins

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From the Tourist Office, follow the red arrows to reach the village l'Epine and Notre Dame Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as its botanical area. Many other curiosities will cross your path throughout the ride.

Parcours Centre-Ville Châlons-en-Champagne

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Chemin du canal Saint-Martin

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Departure in front of the Tourist Office, follow the orange arrows and take the path along the Saint-Martin canal to the town of Recy through Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré. Return via the towpath used by pilgrims of Saint-Jacques de Compostela.

Visite Audioguidée - Tour de Ville

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Chemin du Domaine de Coolus

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Departure in front of the Tourist Office, follow the blue arrows for walk in the heart of the jards (gardens), along the rivers Marne and Coole and in the protected area of Coolus.

Chemin des Ecluses

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Follow the green arrows from the Tourist Office to the lock and take the path of the pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela and the towpath to the lock of Sarry. You can picnic in Moncetz-Longevas before returning accompanied by numerous birds.

Circuit des Loges de Vignes

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The Architecture and Champagne Summer University Program offers a few dozen students from different horizons to reflect on the vine box (loges de vigne) of tomorrow, in connection with the local winemakers. In 2017, eight "loges de vignes" were designed and built in Châlons-en-Champagne and 6 new lodges were built in 2018. They now punctuate the Champagne landscape and form a real stroll along the vineyards. Visit each of the 14 "loges de vignes" in Bouzy, Cumières, Moussy, Verzenay, Tours-sur-Marne, Trépail, Champillon, Breuil, Vanault-le-Châtel, Changy, Urville (10) and Les Riceys (10). In 2019, 4 new "loges de vigne" were built in Villenauxe la Grande, Barbonne-Fayel, Courmas and Saudoy. And the universities will be back in 2020! A trip to the heart of Champagne history and architecture!

Visite Audioguidée - Basilique de l'Epine

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An 8 stages audio tour of the Basilique de l'Epine listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO.

Le sentier du vigneron

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2.2 km circular walk at the heart of the Champagne vineyard. Along the way, learn about the vine’s growth cycle and the wine-grower’s job, all the way up to the Champagne-making process. Guided tour followed by a Champagne tasting. Individuals: €12 • Group (over 10 people): €7,50 Under 12 with accompanying adult: free • Incoming travel agency: by request.

Visite Audioguidée - Collégiale Notre-Dame-en-Vaux

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Discover in 10 steps, the visit of the Collegiate Church Notre-Dame-en-Vaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also possible to hire an audioguide at the Tourist Office at the rate of 4€.

Rallye des Jards

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The "gardens rally" is a quiz for 7-13 years old. Walk yourself through the Jards (gardens) and answer the riddles... A fun way to discover and better understand the three gardens of Châlons, the "petit jard", the "grand jard" and the "English jard". Once you finished the rally, you can go home and finish the games and coloring pages of your book. 2€ per child