A true witness of the different climates
Forests, hillsides, valleys and waterways intermingle to form the magical place that is the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park. Rich in sand, chalk, limestone and clay as well as fossils, the park is a true witness to the different climates that occupied the area centuries ago.
The Park was classified in 1976 as a “Regional Natural Park” and, after the Forest of Orient, it is the second natural park in the Champagne-Ardenne region. It includes a total of 65 municipalities and extends from the Vesle valley in the north to the Marne valley in the south. This real green lung of the region is surrounded by three gateway cities: Reims, Epernay and Châlons-en-Champagne.
Four unique landscape regions
Come and discover the exceptional forest massif which is in the heart of the Park and which covers a very large part of the surface! With its dense forests, walks and hikes are a must.
The Park is home to many treasures with a thousand and one legendsYou will be able to admire the fauna and flora of the park and discover the different species of trees in the forest. Nature lovers will be delighted, as will sports enthusiasts!
It is a quiet river that winds through the mountain and its park: the Tardenois of the Ardre Valley! Surrounded by vineyards and fields, the river draws the magnificent curves of the hill and many Romanesque churches dating from the Middle Ages draw the neighboring villages and the slopes.
Exceptional views
The Marne Valley takes its name from the river that runs through it, and is located in the south of the Park. It was she who shaped this beautiful landscape, dominated by a dense forest. Gradually, the vineyards give way to large plains, bordered by villages with exceptional views.
Finally, the hillsides of the Montagne de Reims adorn the panoramas of our region. They are located to the east and then to the north of the park and are differentiated by their characteristic reliefs.
In addition to being a true natural heritage, with the omnipresence of water and nature, the Park is also a cultural heritage! Very singular, its history is linked to that of men and to world history: it was a place invaded, destroyed and rebuilt, marked by the Gallo-Roman period, the Middle Ages as well as wars. This heritage can be seen in the rural architecture in the villages of the Montagne de Reims, adjacent to the Park, the vineyard lodges built in brick or among the many military cemeteries also present, and witnesses of the Great War.
The Park House
Located in the Ardre Valley, in Pourcy, the Maison du Parc is there to welcome you and advise you in your quest for discovery. This place is both the headquarters of the technical team and a tourist information space. It is also a meeting place, as much for the visitors as for the inhabitants!
With its main reserve of false twisted beeches and their various and varied names, the Natural and Regional Park of the Montagne de Reims is a must-see destination, which will amaze your eyes and leave your mind in wonder.