Joinville

Several greenways crisscross the Der area: the loop around the lake (38km) runs along the dykes and provides visitors with beautiful views over the 4800 ha of water. The loop can be extended by several segments that link up to Saint-Dizier (12km), Montier-en-Der (12 km) and Vitry-le-François (20 km).

Promenade de la Dhuys - duration: 3h - marking white and green - easy level. Untamed but chanelled by man, the water draws us in to share its mysteries...

Des coteaux du champagne aux sources de la Dhuys "“ 58 km "“ mean level. To see during your trip: Soulaines-Dhuys, Bar-sur-Aube and its church, Champagne cellars, Colombé-le-Sec : a typical 4 flowery village

La Venise Verte - duration: 1h - marking: white and yellow - very esay level.

Promenade des Colombé - duration: 2h45 - easy level - marking: white and green. Champagne: the land steeped with history producing the results of man, pure ambroisia!

This trail, located in the high woods of the Western Vosges, leads to sensitive natural environments, to the remarkable flora and fauna. From the ancient Froide-Fontaine 12th century abbey to the limestone grassland of Villouxel, the smallest of the Western Vosges, you will discover historical and natural treasures. A beautiful walk not to be missed !

Mean level - To see during your tip: Timber-frame churches of Bailly-le-Franc, Lentilles - Panoramic view of the lake Amance and its Marina in Dienville - Potteries in Amance - Bar sur Seine: the tower of clock, the vestiges of the feodal chateau - The Tourist Route of Champagne.

In the heart of the forest of Sionne and of Frebécourt, there are 4 indomitable dwarf beeches. You will encounter these fantastic trees with their fairytale appearance, but also another equally strange phenomenon : the sinkhole. The images intermingle, in a few metres the landscape can change rapidly. Generous and verdant nature, meadows, where flows the Saônelle stream are part of the landcape.

Take to the skies during a hot air balloon flight over Reims and its surroundings!  You will enjoy an exceptional view of the Champagne region, taking in all of its distinct natural and architectural heritage. TAKE TO THE SKIES DURING A HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER REIMS AND ITS SURROUNDINGS! You will enjoy an exceptional view of the Champagne region, taking in all of its distinct natural and architectural heritage. Upon your arrival, attend the inflation of the balloon before climbing into the basket and leaving Taissy behind for an escapade in the skies above Reims. Rising with the wind, you will fly over Reims at high altitude to gaze down on its renowned architectural heritage from the sky. You'll then be treated to spectacular views of the iconic vineyards and hillsides of Champagne as you fly over the Champagne Tourist Route or the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park. Once you return to solid ground, you’ll share a traditional balloonists toast to celebrate your adventure. A charming interlude in the airs of Reims to discover the landscapes of Champagne.

Take a trip back in time aboard a vintage 2CV, the iconic French mid-century automobile, to discover the must-see sights of Reims and the nearby vineyards. In the company of your driver-guide, set off on an original 2-hour ride. ON THIS QUIRKY 2-HOUR TOUR, YOUR DRIVER-GUIDE WILL TAKE YOU INTO THE HEART OF THE CITY OF REIMS AND OUT TO THE FAMOUS VINEYARDS OF CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY. From the car, you’ll be able to admire fine examples of the city’s rich heritage including the Reims Cathedral and Tau Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Abbey of Saint-Remi, a registered historic monument, also lays on the tour circuit.  Your driver will then head out to Hautvillers in the Montagne de Reims, home of Dom Perignon and the birthplace of champagne. Take advantage of this original tour to see the best of historic Reims and the prestigious champagne vineyards! 

Discover the unmissable sights of the “City of Kings” and its surroundings thanks to this 1-hr-15-min. tour in a classic 2CV car. Fall under the charm of Reims and the surrounding countryside on this tour with a private chauffeur-guide. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNUSUAL TOUR IN A VINTAGE 2CV TO ADMIRE REIMS AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. ACCOMPANIED BY YOUR DRIVER-GUIDE, SET OFF FOR A 75-MINUTE RIDE THROUGH THE TOWN AND COUNTRY. You’ll be able to admire the valleys and hills that characterize the region of Reims as you make your way out of the city. Stop off on a hillside close to some vineyards, where your guide will reveal all the secrets of the history and production of champagne. As you head back into Reims, you’ll pass some of city’s most important heritage sites such as the Reims Cathedral and Tau Palace, which are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Abbey of Saint-Remi, a registered historic monument, also lays on the tour circuit.  Altogether, this tour by vintage car is a novel and efficient way to discover the “City of Kings” and the champagne vineyards! 

Experience an original tour lasting 2 hrs. 30 mins aboard a vintage Citroën car. Take advantage of this activity to discover the must-see sites of Reims in an original way and visit a cellar to taste some excellent champagne! TAKE A TRIP INTO THE PAST ABOARD A VINTAGE 2CV, THE ICONIC FRENCH AUTOMOBILE. Accompanied by your driver-guide, set off for a 2-hr-30-min ride through the town and country. Sit back and take in the major historical sites of Reims. From the car, you’ll be able to admire fine examples of the city’s rich heritage including the Reims Cathedral and Tau Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Abbey of Saint-Remi, a registered historic monument, also lays on the tour circuit.  Your driver will then head out of town on the winding country roads that lead into the heart of the Champagne wine region. Take advantage of a visit to a local cellar to taste some excellent champagne! Make the most of this original trip to discover the “City of Kings” and Champagne Country!  

Enjoy a unique trip aboard an iconic 2CV vintage car to discover the best of Reims and the nearby countryside. It’s also the occasion to visit a cellar in the Champagne wine region and taste some of the excellent champagne! IN THE COMPANY OF YOUR DRIVER-GUIDE, SET OFF ON AN ORIGINAL 3-HR-30-MIN RIDE. ENJOY THIS FUN TOUR TO DISCOVER ESSENTIAL REIMS AND THE FAMOUS VINEYARDS OF CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY. From the car, you’ll be able to admire fine examples of the city’s rich heritage including the Reims Cathedral and Tau Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Abbey of Saint-Remi, a registered historic monument, also lays on the tour circuit.  Your driver will then take you to meet a local winemaker, where you will visit the winery and cellar before tasting some of the champagne produced on-site! Make the most of this original trip to discover the “City of Kings” and the Champagne wine region! 

Spend an hour aboard a vintage Citroën 2CV to discover the must-see sites of Reims in an original way, stopping off to taste some champagne en route! Your driver-guide will take you on a journey through the city’s streets and through its history.  THIS ORIGINAL RIDE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE HEART OF THE “CITY OF KINGS”. IN THE COMPANY OF YOUR DRIVER-GUIDE, SET OFF FOR A 1-HOUR TOUR OF CENTRAL REIMS. From the car, you’ll be able to admire the rich heritage of the city including the Reims Cathedral and Tau Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll also see the Abbey of Saint-Remi, another listed historic monument.  Take a look at the champagne houses located in the Crayères, and make the most of a break to taste some champagne! You will continue towards the historical boulevards and cross the Place du Forum to finish at Place Royale. Take advantage of this quirky tour to see the best of historic Reims! 

Discover the city of Reims with the City Pass: unlimited transportation and free access to cultural and leisure activities! DISCOVER THE CITY OF REIMS WITH THE CITY PASS: UNLIMITED TRANSPORTATION AND FREE ACCESS TO CULTURAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES! This pass offers you access to 18 tourist services for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Discover the list of free sites below with the Reims City Pass. You will notably be able receive: * Entry to the Tau Palace (recognised by UNSECO) * A guided visit in Reims Cathedral (recognisd by UNSECO) * A circuit of the city by bus with an audioguide * Reductions to visit the champagne caves and vineyard caves * Lots of other activites and reductions! You will be able to use the CITURA public transport (all bus and tramway lines in Reims included) without limit during your chosen time period. You will also be able to receive shopping discounts and discounts for different shows, trips and excursions in the surrounding vineyards. You will also be able to discover the largest wine cave of the whole region at a reduced price!

The Quai des Peceaux, the romantic Quai des Mailles evoking ancient crafts, the 16TH stone Poncelot bridge, are all part of this lovely medieval town winding through a Renaissance ‘Little Venice’ along the River Marne. Set amongst a maze of narrow winding streets, medieval houses huddle around the foot of an ancient feudal castle, the birthplace of the Joinville Princes.

This former seigneurial court was created in 1561 by Antoinette de Bourbon. It is one of the only survivors in France. You will discover inside numerous reconstructions (80 models dressed up as life-size). You will meet "good king" Saint Louis, you will relive the funeral pump of Claude de Lorraine but also the visit to Joinville of Louis XIII, with his musketeers and the cardinal of Richelieu. Before leaving, be allowed lock into the prisons of the Principality of Joinville.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise…

Bar, hotel, restaurant, cafeteria. Open 6 days a week from 7am to 10.30pm. Cafeteria open for lunch, Mondays to Fridays. Menu from €24 or set menu at €18 in the restaurant + a la carte. Free WiFi.

The restaurant has 2 menus at weekends. During the week, there is a lunch special.

The Region of Chaumont: the city of Posters and Graphic Arts with le new center « Le Signe » but also of little streets with their houses with turrets, spiral staircases and the dungeon of the Counts of Champagne, etc. and its gourmet specialities: chocolate, its “Idéal” (a cake made from almond meringue and praline cream) and its grey truffles from Burgundy for which an exhibition is even held there! Without forgetting the Romanesque church of Signory. Located in a bucolic village along the canal “between Champagne and Burgundy”, the Bistrot de Pays offers a family and traditional cuisine cooked by the chef Clement. A grocery store offers a selection of everyday products and a nice assortment of local products. A catering service is also provided. Good humor and friendliness are also at the heart of the home : many theme and festive evenings are organized throughout the year. After a tasty meal, opt for a digestive stroll along the canal. Also, do not hesitate to ask your way up to the “Roche Bernard”, where you will have a magnificent view of the Marne Valley. Bar, restaurant, grocery, bread, gas refill. 2 terraces. Themes evenings every month

The Three Valleys Region from Doulaincourt to Andelot, all the way to the borders of the Vosges, with nature that is breathtaking: trout streams, the region of orchids and of the “Cul du Cerf” (a precipice in the form of an amphitheatre). But it is also enriched with a remarkable religious heritage... This tavern exudes generosity and friendliness. Before sitting down to eat, Philippe will refresh you with a craft beers of its neighboring Vosges or Coiffy wine glass that you will be pleased to discover. Then Sylwia will feast you with a simple and generous cuisine inspired by his native country, Poland. Do not hesitate to push the door of this typical place of our region, you will certainly be welcomed.

Saint-Dizier: the town of iron and cast iron work with its “Guimard Art Nouveau” architecture also has a rich cultural programme throughout the year: cabaret evenings, concerts, street entertainment, etc. and its wonderful Italian-style theatre.

The Region of Der and its lake covering 4, 800 hectares surrounded by forests: it offers water sports as well as on land activities and the sight of common cranes in November. But it also has a rich heritage: timber-frame architecture and 16th century stained-glass windows, the tourist center of the stud farm and the abbey-church in Montier-en-Der ... and in November, migration of the ashy cranes and the “International festival of the Animalist Photograph and Nature”.

Lunch, Mondays to Fridays: menu of the day. Evenings: pizzas, fast food.

Located beside the Parc des Luxembourg, the restaurant du Parc welcome guests every day. The atmosphere is family-oriented and the restaurant serves traditional fare as well as the chef's specialities.

L'Athéna is a restaurant, bar and brasserie ideally located for a break. You'll be warmly welcomed by the staff, who will be able to discuss the menu with you. Located in the town centre, its busy summer alfresco dining area is a pleasant place to sit and watch the world go by.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise…

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… This house, built in 1935, welcomes 4 to 6 guests and features a terrace with a panoramic view of the Marne Valley and the Grand Jardin Castle. Welcoming and pleasantly decorated, you’ll feel right at home, in a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Amenities: Villa with 2 bedrooms (for 4 or 5 people + baby : 1 double-bed 160 cm, 2 double-beds 140 cm, baby bed and high chair). Living room (25 m2) - Kitchen - Bathroom with toilet - Central heating - Phone - TV and DVD-Player - Stereo - Large terrace Property 1400 m2 - Garden furniture - Bed linens, towels and cleaning service on demand, for an additional charge.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… The Val du Roy guest house is a 17th century former convent in the centre of Joinville, a “Little Town of Character” and a “Stopover Village” (Grand Jardin Castle, Auditoire, Apothecary and Renaissance chapel). Nearby sites include the castle of Cirey-sur-Blaise where Voltaire lived, Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, the village of Charles de Gaulle and Der Lake, the largest man-made lake in Europe. Amenities: - Bedroom "Antoinette de Bourbon" : Double bed - Single bed (Alcove) Bathroom - Bedroom"Claude de Lorraine" : Double bed (140 cm) Shower - WC - Bedroom "Jean de Joinville" : 2 Single beds (120 cm) Shower in the bedroom - Bedroom "Marie Stuart" : Double bed (160 cm) and Sofa bed (140 cm) Shower (Mezzanine) Relaxation area and Corner kitchen - Independent entrance and garden. English speaking.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise…

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise…

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… At their farm outside the village, in the heart of Champagne, Maria, Thierry and their children welcome guests looking for calm, nature and authenticity. The large, flower-filled garden overlooks the valley of the Marne, a river brimming with fish that you can discover aboard a canoe. Fitness room and sauna.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… The property is at the entrance to the village, facing the castle park. The house has been recently renovated, but has retained its traditional charm. Enjoy your stay on your private terrace or in the house’s garden. Breakfast is served in the library. We are native German speakers, but also welcome guests in French and English. The Marne River, the canal and St. James’s Way are all nearby and offer plenty of activities for hikers or cyclists. Amenities: 1 large bedroom with shower and private toilet, upstairs. Electric kettle - TV - Wi-fi - Sitting-room / dining-room - Library - Private terrace.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… Calm, relaxation and simplicity in this former mill nestled in the heart of the Marne Valley on the edge of the forest. Come and discover our noble crayfish farm, one-of-a-kind in Western Europe. This rare product is served at our table d'hôtes (by reservation). Amenities: Bedrooms with Shower and Private Toilet - Baby products on demand - Living room (TV - Chimney - Library - Board games - Corner kitchen) - Air-conditioning.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… Two 3-person, 25 m² bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 single bed), each with a private bathroom, walk-in shower, hair dryer and private toilet. Office area with Wi-Fi, baby equipment, outdoor lounge. Bikes and ping pong available. Amenities: 2 rooms of 25 m² for 3 persons (1 double bed, 1 single bed), private bathroom with walk in shower, hair dryer, toilet. Office with wireless internet, baby equipment, garden seat. Bicycles, table tennis available. English speaking - Se hablo espanol.

Vallage and Blaise: 2 valleys situated alongside the Marne and the Canal “from Champagne to Burgundy” (the Marne Saône Canal) that are symbolized by the town of Joinville and its Renaissance castle but also by “Metallurgic Park” near Wassy and its blast furnace in Dommartin-le-Franc or Voltaire’s castle in Cirey-sur-Blaise… Independent, 117 m² holiday rental adjoining city hall, in a traditional, restored house. Amenities: Ground floor: kitchen/dining room - Sitting room - Toilet. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1 double-bed), 2 bedrooms (2x2 twin-beds) - Bathroom - 1 toilet. Electric heating - Enclosed courtyard - Fenced 273 m2 property - Private phone on request : 03.25.04.47.35.