Museum in Champagne-Ardenne

A unique must-see on the tour “In the footsteps of the 1914-1918 Armies in Champagne” a place for contemplation and emotion, on the first floor of the Town Hall is the Franco-American remembrance room. Also unmissable - the 15th and 16th Century church, the headstones of lost villages, the Amer...

Discover this unique collection of 10,000 hand tools from the 17th-19th Centuries. Amassed by Paul Feller, the exhibition is housed in a magnificent 16th Century mansion, restored in its entirety by the Compagnons du Devoir (French Heritage). The Mauroy Mansion was the first building classed as a...

This pioneering glassmaking factory in France, est. 1678 by Colbert, has become one of the last great traditional crystal makers. Guided tours of the factory workshops (75 min), Mon-Fri, 9.30-11am. Visit the Museum of Crystal (45 min) : history, description, crystal making at Bayel, exhibition ...

Listed as an Historic Monument, the largest fortified castle in Europe recounts its history via the Historium, where visitors learn of the day to day life and military architecture of the Middle Ages. Different scenes portray the life of princes, soldiers and servants within the community. 2011 A...

The history of knife-making in the Nogent area. Rare 18th century pieces to modern cutlery, fine scissors and surgical instruments, etc... Video, shop, guided tour (by appointment). Audio guides in Fr, Eng. Ger. and NL. Open daily from Apr-Sept and by appointment in Mar and Oct (groups). Museum ...

At Dommartin-le-Franc, travel in time and space. You will be immersed in the history of the blast furnace of 1839. Through modern sets you will discover 25 centuries of fusion. 19th Century casting and modern industrial techniques join forces here. A giant video cube takes you to the heart of mod...

Situated in the former École Militaire Royale, the museum pays homage to its illustrious Emporer, retracing his classes at Brienne and the regional battle of the 1814 campaign. Relive the epic that was Napoleon through engravings, uniforms and weapons. Group rate: 3€ (min 20 pers.). Guided tours ...

To spend a day at Colombey-les-deux-églises is not only to pass your time somewhere different… but it's to relive history. Go back through his memories and give sense to a past which has affected us all. Rediscover his story at the Memorial through exceptional films centred on important moments ...

Colombey-les-Deux-Églises : New Charles de Gaulle Memorial, Boisserie, Croix-de-Lorraine, the Generals tomb, village. Chaumont : Basilica, the Dungeon of the Counts of Champagne, Viaduct, turreted Houses. Smaller towns : Arc-en-Barrois (Renaissance House, Steam machine), Châteauvillain (Tours, ...

Guided tours of this Cistercian Abbey. Proof of identity required. Duration 90 mins. Permanent exhibition of the history of Clairvaux. The Abbey and the Museum of Cristal de Bayel are 7 km apart. These 2 destinations are a perfect way to spend a day with the chance to eat lunch in the 18th Centur...