What to See & Do
Ay Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Town Center | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Church | ★★★☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 03 | St. Etienne Cathedral | ★★★☆☆ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 04 | Eau’dyssée | ★★★☆☆ | River Boating | Guided | Paid |
| 05 | Champagne Carbot | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum + Tastings | Guided | Paid |
| 06 | Marché Couvert | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 07 | Fine Arts & Archeology Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 08 | Garinet Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum | Self | Paid |
| 09 | Cloister Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Statues | Self | Paid |
| 10 | Church St. Alpin | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 11 | Duducothèque | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Comics | Self | Free |
| 12 | Le Petit Jard | ★☆☆☆☆ | Public Park | Self | Free |
| 13 | Medieval Cellars | ★☆☆☆☆ | Tunnel | Self | Free |
| 14 | St. Croix Gate | ★☆☆☆☆ | Arch | Self | Free |
01. Town Center
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Town Center of Châlons-en-Champagne is a charming area packed with historic buildings, busy shops, and cute cafes. It’s perfect for a slow walk and soaking in the local vibe.
02. Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Church
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Church is a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning Gothic design and amazing stained glass windows. The church’s lovely cloister and bell tower make it a must-see.
03. St. Etienne Cathedral
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Gothic Cathedral
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Etienne Cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece with detailed carvings and a grand nave. The cathedral’s impressive front and tall spires stand out in the city skyline.
04. Eau’dyssée
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type River Boating Tour
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
Eau’dyssée is a cool water-themed attraction that’s both fun and educational. Interactive exhibits and multimedia displays show why water is so important. It’s a great place for families and curious visitors to explore.
05. Champagne Carbot
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Museum + Tasting
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
At Champagne Carbot, you can experience the region’s famous champagne production. Visitors get to learn how champagne is made, and enjoy tastings.
06. Marché Couvert
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Marché Couvert is an indoor hall where the main food market of the town takes place.
07. Fine Art & Archeology Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Fine Art & Archeology Museum in Châlons-en-Champagne is packed with artifacts from prehistoric times to today.
08. Garinet Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Located in a 19th-century mansion, the Garinet Museum has an mix of art, antiques, and historical items. You can explore the personal collection of Jules Garinet, a local scholar and collector.
09. Cloister Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Medieval Statues Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Cloister Museum is a peaceful place to explore medieval art and architecture. It’s in a former cloister next to the Notre-Dame-en-Vaux church.
10. Chruch St. Alpin
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
Church St. Alpin is a Gothic-style church from the 12th century.
11. Duducothèque
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Comics Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Duduchothèque is all about the famous cartoonist Cabu, who was born in Châlons-en-Champagne. This cultural space has a huge collection of his cartoons, illustrations, and satirical art.
12. Le Petit Jard
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Comics Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
Le Petit Jard is the main a public garden in town featuring a variety of tree species and a stream.
13. Medieval Cellars
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tunnel
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Medieval Cellars of the Saint-Germain gallery, dating back to the 13th and 16th centuries, were historically used for storage.
14. St. Croix Gate
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Arch
Visit Self
Cost Free
The current St. Croix Gate, from the 18th century, is a modernized version of the original gate that was part of the medieval town walls.
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