Place De La Republique Pan De Bois Reflets © Teddy Picaude

The Must Do's

Châlons in 2 hours

If you are short on time and can only make a quick stop Châlons, or simply want a quick but comprehensive introduction to Châlons-en-Champagne, this 2-hour tour offers the opportunity to discover the city’s diverse architecture and view some of its most magnificent monuments.

2000 years of history

in 2 hours

“Châlons, the Essentials” is a map of the city with a circuit throughout history with 20 points of interest to discover. Each one represents a key attraction (a historical place, monument, a square, museum, statue and more). Each site also displays an information panel which can be easily read within a few minutes.

The brochure also summarizes the top things to discover when you are in Châlons for only a few days.

The brochure can be downloaded by clicking on the button below, but we recommend picking up a paper version at the Tourist Office as you may find it more practical to use. What’s more, not only is this the starting point of your tour, it is also a chance to explore the exceptional timber-framed building where we are based.

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A few little gems

to discover during our quick tour

Balade En Famille Chalons En Champagne © Christophe Manquillet

Châlons-en-Champagne was originally known as Catalaunum, after the Gallic tribe, the “Catalauni” meaning “those who are brave in battle”.

In the 13th century, Châlons became part of the Hanse group of 17 textile producing towns in Flanders and Northern France. The town became a hub for significant international trade and was, at that time, at its peak.

The vast remains of the former cloister in the Musée du Cloître de Notre-Dame-en-Vaux are unique to Europe.

After the Revolution, Châlons-en-Champagne was known as Châlons-sur-Marne until 1997.

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