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The art of storytelling history ...
Chalons-en-Champagne is a quiet town, chief town of the department of the Marne. Lovers of history, its cultural heritage will delight you! The alleyways of Chalons-en-Champagne of the city unveil their charming timbered houses. There you'll see the city hall built in the late 18th century. At the entrance there are 28 columns mingling with ornaments of Louis XVI style . A little further, you will find the national center of the arts of the cirque which has been training artists since 1985. During your visit, a detour by the religious buildings will prove to be a must see. The St-Etienne cathedral in gothic style unveils its magnificent stained glass windows portraying episodes of the history of Christianity. The Notre Dame-en-Vaux church is considered as world heritage and it was constructed in the 12th century in roman style . The museum of the Cloister of Notre-Dame -en-Vaux and its magnificent carved columns with the effigy of biblical and historical figures will amaze you ...

Capital of Champagne
One hundred kilometers of galleries carved into the chalk are home to millions of bottles in Epernay, wine center of the Champagne region . The cellars of the most big houses await you for a tasting on the avenue of Champagne: Moet & Chandon, Mercier, De Castellane ... Not to be missed ...
A tour in the city, its gardens, its beautiful 19th century mansions and a detour through the hillsides south of epernay ...

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Reims in brief ...
Drawn by Jean of Orbais and built from the 12th century, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims is a masterpiece of Gothic art. Inscribed on the Unesco world heritage, it presents a facade of 2300 extraordinarily sculpted statues . Its remarkable proportions, its breathtaking brightness, its stained glass windows and its great rose window are very charming .

Home of the Notre Dame Cathedral
Rich in historical and cultural heritage, the city of Reims is particularly renowned for its cathedral, a true architectural masterpiece. The Notre-Dame cathedral was designed by Jean of Orbais and built from the 12th century. Outside, a few 2300 statues share the beautiful sculpted facade . Inside, the remarkable dimensions will give you an impression of clarity. This brightness is accentuated by the presence of many stained glass windows, and of course, thanks to the great rose window of the facade. You will appreciate especially the beauty of this masterpiece of 13th century in the late afternoon when the sun is setting and that it illuminates its countless sculptures. Don't miss a stroll through the city center of Reims, where museums mingle with churches and lively squares. Visit the Palais du Tau and the St-rémi basilica.Descend into the depths of champagne cellars dug into chalk to discover the secrets of making the best houses in the world: Pommery, Taittinger, Mumm ...

Taste the charm of its narrow streets
In its historic center, the town of Troyes holds its large picturesque streets lined with beautiful half-timbered houses, mingling with atypical small alleys. Some are so narrow, that we could exchange objects between the windows on both sides of the street ... Don't miss to visit its remarkable religious buildings which will enchant you. The St-Pierre et St-Paul cathedral , very large and ornate, with magnificent stained glass windows and a room with a treasure brimming with outstanding works. The St-Urbain basilique will make you discover the champagne gothic art of the 13th century. You'll be impressed by the choir screen of the Ste-Madeleine Church. And don't forget to go by the St-Pantaleon Church with statues of biblical figures . Lovers of culture, you will be delighted by the wealth of museums of Troyes:musée d'Art moderne, Maison de l'outil et de la Pensée ouvrière, Musée d'archéologie, musée d'art troyen...