At 30km from Epernay, Châlons-en-Champagne
The sparkling Venice is full of riches to discover.
The boat trips, the champagne, the UNESCO monuments, the gardens, a green haven in the heart of the city, Cabu, etc. Make a detour to Châlons-en-Champagne, you won’t regret it.
A moment of escape
Our boat trips
The city is crossed by many rivers, hence its nickname of sparkling Venice. Experience a real moment of escape aboard one of our electric boats with Bruno, Michel or one of our many captains. 3 boat trips are offered throughout the year:
- L’Eau’dyssée: the must-see tour to discover the natural and architectural heritage of the city’s historic heart
- Métamorph’eau’ses : a travelling sound and light show on water, unique in Europe
- The Ep’eau’pée : a nature-oriented walk with a lock crossing (in summer only)
The champagne
Châlons-en-Champagne, labeled Vignobles et Découvertes in 2021, is an ideal gateway to complete your discovery of Champagne.
Founded in 1825, Joseph Perrier has engraved its name in the heart of the Champagne region through its remarkable history. Travel to the heart of its Gallo-Roman cellars of the 4th century during a visit and tasting. A house that elegantly blends modernity and tradition.
Then share the passion of wine and effervescence in a museum about the history of champagne, the Champagne Famille Carbot Museum.
If you want an atypical tasting, the Tourist Office proposes a tasting in the medieval cellars, historical cellars dating from the XIIIth century and the XVth century.
Heritage
Châlons-en-Champagne is a city with a rich historical past and an important cultural heritage. It is not for nothing that the city is labeled “City of Art and History”.
Don’t miss the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux and its carillon, one of the largest in Europe, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de l’Epine, both of which are located in the heart of the city. classified as World Heritage by UNESCO; the Saint-Etienne cathedral, the Saint-Alpin church, the Clémangis house, the historical circus, the Market Halls, the numerous timber-framed houses, the Sainte-Croix Gate, the Market Castle, etc…
All these monuments tell you the history of a 2000 years old city, you will be transported through time…
Châlons, a city in turmoil
Culture, sports and conviviality are part of the DNA of Châlons-en-Champagne.
Châlons-en-Champagne offers a particularly dynamic cultural life with original events such as its street performance festival, its summer program of world music and its renowned fair. An abundance of events animates the downtown area and the neighborhoods throughout the year, most of which are free.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, explore our agenda and don’t miss our highlights. To consume without moderation!
The Tourist Office
The Tourist Office team is available and smiling to welcome you and accompany you more than 330 days a year to ensure you have an excellent stay!
Contact us at 03 26 65 17 89 or by email at accueil@chalons-tourisme.com for any information or documentation request.
Please also consult our “Practical” section in order to prepare your stay.
See you soon!