Balade En Famille Chalons Grand Jard Cathedrale © Christophe Manquillet

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Our Top things to do and see for free

Looking for something to do without having to spend a penny? Here are a few ideas for outings to enjoy without needing to reach into your pocket, ideal for holidays on a budget.

Gardens

and play areas

After enjoying an afternoon nap, pack a snack and head for the play areas! Slides, wooden frames, a climbing wall, swings, spring rides… Your little ones are going to love it!

Take time along the way to explore the Jards, our wonderful gardens located in the city centre. In the Petit Jard, you can enjoy a great view of Chateau du Marché, the city’s iconic landmark. And on the footbridge connecting the Grand Jard and the Jard Anglais, enjoy a scenic panorama of the cathedral, the Canal Latéral and the gardens.

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Grand Jard Anglais Passerelle Chalons © Christophe Manquillet

Walks

Slip on your trainers!

Balade En Famille Chalons Jard Anglais © Christophe Manquillet

Fancy some fresh air? Enjoy a Whirlwind Tour of our beautiful city to see all the highlights, or follow the various hiking trails and discover a wealth of varied and unspoilt landscapes.

Micro-folie

the digital museum

Microfolie is a virtual museum that displays over 1,000 different artworks from the greatest museums in France. There is a large screen, interactive tablets, 360° immersive videos, and more… This is where culture meets digital technology to the delight of all visitors.

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Microfolie Musee Chalons En Champagne Joconde © Christophe Manquillet

Musée de la Bertauge

Somme Vesle (18 km)

To discover the city’s rich heritage while having fun, the Tourist Office and the Heritage Department offer a series of themed rally games and explorer booklets. Look around you, solve the riddles and find the answers to these great quizzes!

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Benefit from the

Free events in the city

Châlons-en-Champagne is an extremely vibrant city where you will find a rich and varied programme of free entertainment. Music and circus festivals, concerts, exhibitions, open-air cinema, activities for the kids, guided tours, and much more. Find all the free events on offer in our calendar.

All the free events

Cinema Plein Air Chalons 3 © Christophe Manquillet

Go geocaching

Do you have a smartphone? Download the free “geocaching” App and scour the city for little treasures just like a real Sherlock Holmes. This modern-day treasure hunt will help you uncover unusual places in Châlons and the surrounding area.