Basilique L Epine Unesco Armes De Champagne © Jean Côme Nicolle

Châlons in 3 days

for culture vultures

Hungry for culture? A 3-day stay in Châlons-en-Champagne is the ideal way to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the city’s highlights.

Day 1

A brief reminder of the programme for the first two days:

– The Whirlwind Tour, 2 hours to discover Châlons
– Lunch in the historic centre
– The essential Eau’dyssée boat trip
– Tour of the Joseph Perrier Champagne House

Place De La Republique Enfants Fontaine Eau © Teddy Picaude

Balade En Barque Eaudyssee Chateau Du Marche © David Billy

Balade En Barque Metamorpheauses Pont 7 Moulins © Teddy Picaude

Day 2

– Visit Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Collegiate Church and the Musée du Cloître
– Lunch off the beaten track
– Châlons through the eyes of Cabu at the Duduchothèque
– Journey back in time at the Musée Champagne Famille Carbot

Collegiale Notre Dame En Vaux Chalons Unesco Fontaine © Jean Côme Nicolle

Duduchotheque Cabu Chalons Presse © Christophe Manquillet

Day 3

A break in the heart of nature

On day 3, we suggest an adventure into the heart of the countryside. We start the day with a bike ride. There are two options to choose from:

Balade En Velo Canal Jards Marne © Office De Tourisme

The Pilgrims Route20 to 27 km

Head for L’Epine to discover Chalons’ stunning countryside and the L’Epine Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fete De La Nature Coolus Chalons © Christophe Manquillet

The Domaine de Coolus Route13 km

Head to the Domaine de Coolus, a serene natural haven, just a few kilometres from Châlons.

Pack a picnic

Champagne Vollereaux Pique Nique Champagne 3 © Marat Anaev

It’s already time to stop for lunch.

Whichever route you take, the village of l’Epine and the Domaine de Coolus are ideal picnic spots.

Don’t forget to pack everything you need before you set off!

Pass through a lock with

the Ep'eau'pée boat trip

In the afternoon, back in Châlons-en-Champagne, enjoy the Ep’eau’pée boat trip, a tour through nature with the highlight of passing through the lock.

An opportunity to learn more about the waterways and the flora and fauna that inhabit them.

Discover

Balade En Barque Eaudyssee Pont Des Mariniers © David Billy

For art lovers

The Fine Arts Museum

For art lovers, don’t miss the Fine Arts and Archeological Museum, one of the oldest museums in France, created in 1974.

Be sure to visit the hall of medieval and Renaissance sculptures, a collection of paintings by Georges Mielle and the extraordinary ornithology cabinet with over 2,000 preserved bird species.

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Basilique L Epine Unesco Fleurs © Jean Côme Nicolle

Balade En Barque Eaudyssee Zoom Nature © David Billy

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Balade En Barque Eaudyssee Prefecture © Teddy Picaude

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Chateau Du Marche Metamorpheauses © Cedraw

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If by chance, you’ve decided to spend more time in Châlons-en-Champagne, there are plenty of other things to do. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, a family or a group of friends, Châlons and its surrounding area offer a host of activities relating to nature, wine tourism, history and culture.

Have a great stay!

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Balade En Famille Chalons Canards Canal Lateral © Christophe Manquillet

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Champagne Vollereaux Pique Nique 3 © Marat Anaev

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