You’ve made up your mind! You’re going to escape to the Champagne region for an unusual stay at the Village de la Champagne. But what are the activities you won’t want to miss?
We’ve put together a selection of 8 not-to-be-missed sights less than 15km away, i.e. without the need for a car.
Follow the guide.
Le Circuit de la Paume
What better way to discover the town, its history and its secrets than with a tour that takes you to the 10 most remarkable points of interest in Bar-sur-Aube. On your own or with the help of a guide, Bar-sur-Aube will hold no secrets for you.
In July and August, the palm circuit is transformed into a gourmet tour. A guided tour of the town’s streets and alleys, ending with a tasting of local produce at the Tourist Office.
Discovering Ailleville
Ailleville, just 3km from Bar-sur-Aube, is a small village that hides some great treasures. In 1814, the village was burnt down by the Prussians during Napoleon’s French campaign. The village was completely destroyed and its inhabitants decimated. Since 1815, the village has risen from the ashes, and even today, a handful of passionate locals continue to pamper their heritage to perpetuate its memory and enhance its value.
Today, Ailleville is a village with an architecture worth seeing, with a homogeneity rare in our French towns and villages. Ailleville is a fine example of traditional 19th-century Champagne architecture.
Canoe rental on the Aube river
Our Champagne Village is located on the banks of the Aube, so it would be a shame not to take advantage of the opportunity to canoe along the river.
Canoe hire in Bar-sur-Aube is available from the age of 7. All canoes are two-seater and can be booked by the hour, half-day or day, every day from April to September.
Nigloland theme park
Just 8km from the village of Champagne, take advantage of your stay in unusual accommodation to spend a crazy day at the Nigloland theme park. Situated in an exceptional natural setting between a wooded park and a natural river, young and old alike can spend an unforgettable day enjoying the many attractions.
The Crystal Museum
It was in 1678 that the small town of Bayel, located 6km from the village of Champagne, became a major crystal production center with the creation of the Cristallerie Royale de Champagne de Bayel by a Venetian master glassmaker. Closed only since 2016, the know-how is perpetuated through an eco-museum. In addition to touring the rooms and showing videos, a glass-blowing demonstration workshop has been set up, to share with you this heritage so dear to the hearts of the people of Bayel.
The Champagne tourist route
You can’t come to Champagne without taking a stroll through the world’s most famous vineyard. Bar-sur-Aube lies to the east of the Côte des Bars en Champagne, which runs roughly between Bar-sur-Seine and Bar-sur-Aube. Get on your bike, or put on some good walking shoes, and you’ll be able to explore the vineyards, while taking the time to discover the small villages and numerous viewpoints along the way.
Don’t hesitate to take a tasting break in one of our certified champagne cellars.
Clairvaux Abbey
The Abbaye de Clairvaux, located 15 km from the Champagne village of Bar-sur-Aube, is a monument with an incredible history. Built in 1115 by Saint-Bernard, it was one of the first Cistercian abbeys.
During the French Revolution, the abbey was abolished. A few years later, it became a prison until 1971.
Today, the majestic buildings of this abbey-prison are revealed through an unusual tour.
The Charles De Gaulle Memorial at Colombey-les-deux-Eglises
The history of Colombey-les-deux-Eglises was strongly marked by the presence of General De Gaulle, who died here in 1970.
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial was inaugurated in 2008, and retraces his life in a visual and immersive setting. Much more than a simple presentation of the man of June 18, 1944, or the1st President of the Fifth Republic, the memorial plunges you into the history of the 20th century in a fun and immersive way.
In a nutshell
The Champagne region of Bar-sur-Aube is rich in history, heritage, nature and gastronomy. Discover all its treasures during your stay in unusual accommodation in the Champagne village.
