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Chemin du Commandant Nicolas - duration: 5h - marking: white and red, white and yellow - difficult level. To see during your trip: collegiale and Resistance museum in Mussy-sur-Seine, Réveillon's farm, valley of Seine. Nearby: Champagne vineyard, Bar-sur-Seine: Renaissance house and the tower of clock

Le circuit du Roi des Vins "“ 78 km "“ difficult level. To see during your trip: Charming authentic village of les Riceys, Mussy-sur-Seine and its Resistance Museum, Neuville-sur-Seine 4 flowery village, Essoyes : meseum, worshop and cemetaru where the painter Renoir is buried, The old abbey in Molesme, Champagne cellars

Les cadoles champenoises - 3h30 - mean level. To see during your trip: church of Courteron, 12 winegrower's huts. Nearby: valley of the Seine - champagne cellars

Au Pays de Renoir "“ 64 km "“ mean level. To see during your trip: Village of Essoyes : museum, workshop and cemetary where the painter is buried, Champagne cellars, Roman bridge of Loches-sur-Ource, Viewing point in Noé-les-Mallets

Circuit Aline Charigot - duration: 2h25 - easy level. To see during your trip: Renoir's workshop, cimetery where the painter and all its family are buried. Nearby: valley of Ource, Renaissance House, the tower of the clock and church of Bar-sur-Seine, Commanderie templière of Avalleur in Bar-sur-Seine.

Sentier Pierre-Auguste Renoir - duration: 4h - marking: white and green and then yellow and red. To see during your trip: setting of Renoir's painting "les Laveuses", viewing points of Essoyes (inpired place's Renoir), Saint Michel's and Saint Bernard's chapels (ruins). Nearby: Resistance museum, church and salt loft in Mussy-sur-Seine, village and church of Les Riceys.

GRP Tour de Champagne de la Vallée de l'Ource - To see during your trip: church and vestiges of the feudal chateau of Bar-sur-Seine, Church of Polisot, viewing point of the vineyard of Celles-sur-Ource, Essoyes: Renoir's workshop and cimetery where the painter is buried, the Tourist Route of Champagne.

Circuit du Val Fontaine - duration: 4h - marking: white and yellow - mean level. To see during your trip: fountain of the Fontenotte. Nearby: valley of Ource, Renoir's workshop and cimetery where the painter is buried in Troyes, the Tourist Route of Champagne.

A hotel with 27 rooms, labelled "Hôtel Elégance", ideally located in the heart of the medieval town! The Cesar Hotel is a hotel, with the French label "Hôtel Elégance". The 27 rooms have been designed by the talented decorator Laurence Maugoust. You will be enchanted by its contemporary elegance and its "nods" to the Middle Ages, without forgetting the quality of its bedding, its wellness area, its lounge bar, its seminar room, its landscaped terrace... and its welcome! From your windows you can admire the detail and Holy Cross church of the 12th century, or watch the city dominated by the Cesar Tower and the Saint Quiriace church, two unforgettable postcards of Provins. The César Hotel is a 2-minute walk from many restaurants and offers a snack menu at the hotel's Buzz Bar.

Provins the mysterious... Come and discover the most mysterious places in the medieval town of Provins! The first purpose of the underground galeries was the explotation of materials for the drapera industry of Provins. Then, they served many others: a shelter, a warehouse, a cave and even a gathering place for occults, as numerous symboles and old writings can witness. Regular guided departures in groups of 25 people maximum, for reasons of security and preservation of the site. Our advice: as the monument is in great demand, we recommend you to book your tour time in advance by phone.

Take an immersive audio tour of Provins' iconic 12th-century keep! Located at the top of the rocky spur, the Tower protects the former county palace and dominates the Châtel and the Val. A true symbol of power for the counts of Champagne, this tower has many purposes: a watchtower, a prison, a bell tower... An immersive audio tour! The model, the pâté aux Anglais, the dungeons, the guards' room, the Governor's room, the wall walk, the roof structure, the lower room... young and old alike will be transported back through the centuries by the captivating tales of the two narrators! At the top of the Tower, you could have a overview of the city ! How does it work? It's so easy to use, all you have to do is scan the QR Code and let yourself be guided! The 10 commentaries will be triggered automatically by wifi sensors. Total duration: 25 min. Our advice: - Don't hesitate to download the application before you come. - To make your visit as comfortable as possible, don't forget your headphones. Pay-per-use headphones will be available at the reception desk.

Welcome to the Ibis Provins Hotel***! Located at the entrance of Provins, the Ibis Provins Hotel*** has been completely renovated. There is no need to take the car again, as it is close to the historical monuments and activities of the medieval city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers a wide range of facilities and is ideal for a family or business stay thanks to the fully-equipped, modular and day-lit 50m² meeting room.

Audio guided visit of a merchant and medieval crafts exhibition. This former merchant house from the 13th century was used as an indoor fair during the fairs of Champagne, and then as a warehouse for the tithe from the 14th century onwards. This monument has a sophisticated architecture with vaulted halls and capitals. Nowadays, it houses a lively exhibition thanks to the scenography with main crafts and merchants from the Middle Ages.

Provins, UNESCO’s World Heritage List! Located 1 hour from Paris in Seine-et-Marne, discover this medieval town offering visits, historical shows & great events... to go back to the Middle Ages! Inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List on December 2001, Provins is today a wonderfully preserved medieval town. During the 12th and 13th centuries, Provins is at the height of its fame thanks to the famous Trade Fairs of Champagne. The urban structure is organised to accommodate the great number of wholesalers: the wide streets for the transfer of goods and for the stalls, the three level merchant’s houses with sumptuous vaulted low rooms... The presence of water (Durteint and Voulzie rivers) favours also the economic activities and the expansion of many trades such as the woollen cloth manufacturer, the parchment maker, butcher, etc... The impressive fortified wall was built during the 13th century and extended for 5 km (today 1,2 km), and it offers a catalogue of military architecture. Those ramparts protected the inhabitants and the tradespeople, and showed off the power of the Earls of Champagne. Exceptional monuments to visit all year round: > the superb keep of the Cesar Tower with its different rooms and a panoramic view from the top floor, > the Grange aux dîmes (tithe barn), a typical medieval house with an exhibition of merchants and craftsmen of the time to discover with an audio-guided tour available in French, English, German, Spanish and Chinese, > the Museum of Provins and the Provinois, located in one of the oldest houses of Provins, and presenting unique collections since prehistory, > the thousand-year-old and majestic Saint-Ayoul Priory, recently restored, to be visited with an audio guide, Amazing shows of chivalry and falconry, "The Legend of the Knights" and "The Eagles of the Ramparts", will take visitors into the heart of history every day from the end of March to All Saints' Day. Not forgetting the little train, the Provins Rose Garden, guided tours, rental of electric bikes, hiking, major events, and a whole region to discover to prolong the pleasure and the experience, to live with family or friends! Pass Cards formulas allow you to visit the monuments and to benefit from reduced rates for other activities. The Tourist Office team will be happy to offer you the "Visitor's Guide", a very complete brochure to enjoy your stay...

The covered market replaces the one that disappeared in the fire of 1282 at the end of the 15th century. It was modified in the 17th century to stabilize it. A span was removed to build a hard limestone gable. The weekly market is always there. As well as the traditional fat poultry fair (it has existed for more than 90 years) which takes place on the second Saturday of December each year.

Saint-Martin Church is located in the heart of the village of Egreville. It is built on the foundations and some walls of an earlier chapel that disappeared in a large fire in the 13th century. It was damaged during the hundred-year war and rebuilt in the 15th century. The belfry that served as a watchtower is attached to the church in the sixteenth century and becomes its main entrance. The arrow is added in the seventeenth.

Live the adventure of Ferra Botanica, an electric-assisted railbike in a protected green space! Bike + Rails + Fun + Nature = Ferra Botanica! With family or friends, set off to discover an astonishing 13 km route (round trip) aboard your rail bike! Ferra Botanica is the successful marriage of bicycle and train, of Man and Nature for an experience rich in emotion! Pedal at your own pace thanks to the electric assistance, on a straight, flat route without much difficulty. Ferra Botanica is a fun outdoor activity, in the heart of the Sensitive Natural Area of ​​Val du Haut Morin, where, here and there, poetic and intriguing installations appear on the theme of plants and animals. Arts lovers will appreciate this aesthetic scenography for an enchanted interlude! How it works ? Each rail bike can accommodate 2 to 5 people, beyond that, you will need to rent another one. Only 2 people are pedaling, but nothing prevents changing teams between the outward journey and the return journey. Departure by small train from the La Ferté-Gaucher Tourist Office, which will take you directly to the site. (supplement of 2€ per person) The different formulas by reservation only (48 hours in advance): > Ardoise Fertoise: from €15: aperitif formula with local products, from homemade foie gras to sausage or ham on the bone (depending on availability) which will delight gourmets and discerning palates! > Farm Plate: from €15: picnic package offering the best products from our farms with raw vegetables, free-range chicken fillet and seasonal dessert. > Vegetarian Plate: from €15: picnic formula offering the best products from our farms with raw vegetables and mixed salad and seasonal dessert. > Sandwich formula: from €10: different types of sandwich are offered (buttered ham, raw chicken, tuna mayonnaise, Brie de Meaux) and seasonal dessert. On-site services: shop and sale of local products, relaxation and picnic area, water points and WC.

Come discover the Loing Valley located in Seine-et-Marne (77) south of the Île de France otherwise, thanks to the canoe! A pleasure for the whole family! Ready for an original release? TOP LOISIRS offers you a warm welcome in a peaceful setting, and canoe rentals at the best prices.

The Chapel of St Elizabeth is a religious building of Catholic confession built in Mussy-sur-Seine.

At the gates of Champagne and Burgundy, nestling in a bend of the Seine, Mussy sur Seine is home to the richest, perhaps even the most original heritage of the Aube area. A medieval town fortified according to the wishes of local nobility and the bishops of Langres, Mussy sur Seine retains numerous interesting testimonies of its turbulent past, starting with its maze of picturesque alleyways, old houses and fortifications. The 13th century church, beautiful 16th century residences, a promenade and two 19th century castles set un well-designed grounds make up the other elegant part of the picture, made even more attractive by its surrounding vine-planted hillsides and woodlands.

In the Middle Ages, the Collegiate of St Pierre-es-liens had a chapter of 13 canons. Built in the 13th century, the 10 side chapels were added in the 16th century. Classified Historical Monument, it is a remarkable witness of the Gothic style.

By the 40th day after mobilisation the German High Command expected to have brought the French and British armies to a decisive battle and destroyed them. This conclusion to Schlieffen’s famous Plan relied on the Russians taking at least this length of time to mobilise via their poor railway system. The BEF played a small but significant part in the battle of the Marne even though Field Marshall French had seriously contemplated removing his men from the action to reform and rest. However, this major battle was largely won through the determination and courage of the French soldiers and their leaders. The French snatched a conclusive victory from what looked like an imminent defeat. The German High Command failed in its attempt to capture Paris and force the French government to capitulate. The ‘race to the sea’ now followed, in which the Allies and Central Powers atempted to outflank each other. The line of trenches was then settled from the North Sea to Switzerland. The Allies and the Central Powers now knew that the war would continue far longer than they had thought. The next few years would be spent in learning how to fight a new kind of war with new weapons in the air and on the ground. The price of this process would be paid in blood.

This chapel is another example of a rich religious heritage present at Les Riceys for several centuries. This chapel has the particularity of having been built by a family for its own private use.

The Chapel of St Sebastien was built in the 16th century and is listed as a Historical Monument since 1980.

St Clair Chapel is probably the oldest of Les Riceys since it was founded in the early 16th century. Its façade was transformed over the centuries which explains why its architectural style does not correspond to the 16th century style.

Establishment of charm located in the heart of the largest territory of champagne and is the only village to have 3 Appellations of Controlled Origin in France (Champagne, Coteaux Champenois and Rosé des Riceys). You will be seduced by the luxury rooms with evocative names of regional wines. The restaurant in vaulted cellars, typical to this area, invites you to savour local dishes or gastromonic meals in a refined environment while tasting the regional beverages. In this village of character you will discover sandstone alleyways; our architectural heritage. Opening days: Tuesday to Sunday after lunch.

In the heart of the charming village of Les Riceys, on the Champagne Tourist Route, the hotel Le Magny opens its doors. At the head of this establishment for 30 years, Agnès and Gilles Oliveau, the chef Maître restaurateur, offers a tasty cuisine that combines the respect of the product and its cooking. Plunge into the pool, enjoy the south facing terrace and the garden…for your well-being the natural world is generous here. Establishment closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 3 star hotel.

Frederic, our chef, offers a traditional and refined cuisine that combines flavours from here and elsewhere. To accompany your meals, we offer a fine selection of wines and a remarkable Champagne list.

Michelle and her children will welcome you in this vast 16th century farm outbuilding with its 12th century monastery in the heart of vineyards and at the foot of the Seine, between Bar sur Seine and Châtillon sur Seine.Three very comfortable bedrooms at ground level with private bathrooms and television. Parking. Table d'hôtes with prior booking. Garden furniture, flowered garden and the cadoles (stone built shelters) path. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: the Nigloland Park at 30km.

50 km von Troyes, im Herzen eines Winzerdorfs, Les Riceys, einer Gemeinde der Champagne mit drei AOC. Loftartige Wohnung, eingerichtet in einer alten Scheune (regionaler Steinbau).Ferienwohnung auf drei Ebenen. Im Erdgeschoss: Eingangsbereich, Waschküche. Im ersten OG: sehr großes Wohnzimmer mit offener Küche, Nasszelle, WC. Das zweite OG wird von zwei separaten Treppen erschlossen: Die erste Treppe führt zum Doppelzimmer (+ Kinderbett), die zweite zum Twin-Zimmer. Bei Ihrer Ankunft sind die Betten gemacht. Gebühren inklusive. Dazugehöriges Privatgrundstück, auf dem sich allerlei Spielgerät befindet (Trampolin, Kinderhäuschen, Portikus). TOURISTENATTRAKTIONEN: jegliche Infrastruktur vor Ort, Besichtigung der Weinberge und Keller, Nigloland in 30 Minuten.

This charming country house has been entirely renovated and bears the "Ecogîte" label (it was the second gîte in the Aube region to obtain this label). It is situated in Les Riceys, a wine-making village that covers all three champagne AOCs, 50 km from Troyes. The village offers various shops: supermarket, bakery, butcher's newsagent, and also has various champagne wineries. There are also several hiking trails around the village.On the ground floor there is a dining room, a kitchen, a lounge, a double bedroom with a baby cot, a shower room adapted for use by senior citizens and a toilet. On the upper floor you will find a bedroom with two single beds and a double bedroom. The gîte offers baby equipment to facilitate your stay if you have young infants. This house disposes of a fenced garden. Supplementary charges: electricity and firewood (40 €/stere). There is a 100 € deposit for pets. This gîte is ideal for families due to its fenced garden and children's games. It bears the "Bébé Câlin" label and has spacious rooms. The village offers various shops: supermarket, bakery, butcher's newsagent, and also has various champagne wineries. There are also several hiking trails around the village.

This family house is situated in a charming village that has the "Village de Caractère" label. Les Riceys is also the only village with Three AOC of Champagne (Champagne, Côteaux Champenois et Rosé des Riceys). In the village you will find all sorts of shops and services. Troyes is at only 40 minutes (factory outlets).On the ground floor: an equipped kitchen, a living room overlooking the river and the Château Saint Louis, a toilet. On the first floor: two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a shower room and a toilet. There is also a closed courtyard beautifully flowered during the summer. A garage is at your disposal. The fuel oil heating and the electricity are included in the price of the stay. On your arrival you will find the beds made.

Near Troyes in the Aube Department, on the borders of the Yonne and Côte D’Or this 3 star hotel invites you to enjoy life. Agnès and Gilles Olivier welcome you to their beautiful stone house. The hotel Le Magny has 12 comfortable, beautifully decorated and cheerful rooms including ; 1 family room, located on the ground floor accessible to people with reduced mobility. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, free WIFI, direct telephone, bathroom, wc with shower or bath. For your comfort and well being: garden, heated pool, south facing terrace and gourmet table with flavours of the region.

The commune of Les Riceys has a motorhome area. Located near the Town Hall you can park for free on the large car park. A Euro-relay terminal allows you to refuel in water and electricity. Tokens available at the Tourist Office and Town Hall.