Around Bar-sur-Aube

This new stage at Bar-sur-Aube takes you on a journey through the history of Haute-Marne andAube! Wind your way through the Champagne vineyards, plateaux and wooded peaks to discover this unique heritage.

Drive to the medieval town of Bar-sur-Aube. This Petite Cité de Caractère® is the perfect historic stop-off point to discover its particularly well-preserved architectural heritage. From thechurch of Saint-Pierre and its magnificent wooden gallery (a halloy, which was probably used by merchants at the great Champagne fairs) to thechurch of Saint-Maclou and its superb keep, there are wonders around every corner! And if you need to stretch your legs before hitting the road again, take the walking trail in the footsteps of local philosopher Gaston Bachelard.

Before continuing your journey, set off on an adventure to Nigloland. Just a few kilometres from the route, this theme park promises great family adventures that will delight young and old alike! Don't miss the chance to admire the Champagne vineyards from a height of over 100 metres from one of its iconic attractions!

After this thrilling interlude, continue on through the pretty surrounding villages before arriving in Bayel, home to the Manufacture des Cristalleries Royales de Champagne. Here you can watch the glassmakers at work and appreciate their expertise!

Then take a short diversions to the Bar-sur-Aube region to discover theCistercian Abbey of Clairvaux. On the way, keep your eyes peeled for a few churches, wash-houses and châteaux that bear witness to the area's past. Once you arrive, let yourself be charmed by the beauty of this masterpiece of monastic architecture... transformed into a prison by Napoleon.

Finally, this stage around Bar-sur-Aube ends under the sign of remembrance. The Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, situated at the foot of the Croix de Lorraine and perfectly integrated into its green setting. On the programme for this expedition: a playful immersion in the history of the 20th century, through slide shows, sound creations and audiovisual archives.