8 LESS TOURISTY THINGS TO DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Château de Boursault | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Estate Park + Tastings | Paid € |
| 2 | Notre-Dame de l'Epine Basilica | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Basilica | Free |
| 3 | Montagne de Reims Natural Park | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Hiking‚ Biking | Free |
| 4 | Marne River Banks | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Hiking‚ Biking | Free |
| 5 | Marne River | ✦✦✧✧✧ | River Cruise | Paid € |
| 6 | Cave aux Coquillages | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Paleontology | Paid € |
| 7 | Fort de La Pompelle | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - WWI | Paid € |
| 8 | Dormans Memorial | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Memorial - WWI | Free |
1. Château de Boursault
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Estate Park + Tasting
Cost Paid
French Name
Château de Boursault
Château de Boursault is a historic castle surrounded by its park, offering champagne tastings and guided visits of its cellars.
⚠️ The castle’s interior is not open to visitors.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
2. Notre-Dame de l'Epine Basilica
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Basilica
Cost Free
French Name
Basilique Notre-Dame de L’Épine
The Notre-Dame de l’Epine Basilica is a Gothic masterpiece and a stunning landmark in the Champagne region. Its detailed façade, gorgeous stained glass windows, and rich history make it a must-see for architecture fans.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
3. Montagne de Reims Natural Park
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Hiking, Biking
Cost Free
French Name
Parc naturel régional de la Montagne de Reims
Montagne de Reims Regional Park is a protected area with diverse landscapes like forests, vineyards, and rolling hills. The park has many hiking and biking trails and wildlife watching spots.
It includes the Faux de Verzy, a spot with rare, twisted beech trees called dwarf (“faux” in French) beeches. These strange trees, with their twisted and contorted shapes, make an enchanting and mysterious forest.
4. Marne River Banks
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Hiking, Biking
Cost Free
The banks of the Marne River are a peaceful spot for leisurely walks, bike rides and picnics. Visitors can enjoy the calm ambiance of the flowing river.
5. Marne River Cruise
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type River Cruise
Cost Paid
A Marne River Cruise is a relaxed way to see the beautiful Champagne region from the water. These cruises often feature commentary on the champagne with or without meal.
Provider
Bateau Champagne Vallee
6. Cave aux Coquillages
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Paleontology Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
La Cave aux Coquillages
The Cave aux Coquillages Museum has a cool collection of marine fossils found in the Champagne region’s limestone soil. Visitors can learn about the area’s geological history and how these ancient seashells help make Champagne unique.
7. Fort de la Pompelle
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type WWI Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Fort de la Pompelle
Fort de La Pompelle is a historic fortress that played a big role in World War I. Now a museum, it displays artifacts, weapons, and exhibits that remember the battles and soldiers of the Great War.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
8. Dormans Memorial
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type WWI Memorial
Cost Free
French Name
Mémorial des batailles de la Marne 14-18 Dormans
The Dormans Memorial honors the soldiers who fought in the Marne battles during World War I. It has a chapel, a crypt, and beautiful gardens, offering a place for remembrance.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
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