With more than one hectare of forest per inhabitant, the Haute-Marne is a delight for hikers. On foot, horseback or mountain bike, they will stroll in the heart of the forests, along the canal or around the lakes to admire the generous fauna and flora of Haute-Marne. It is the greenest department in France! Chaumont, city of the Poster, gathers graphic arts, museum of the Crib and ofArts and History. Langres honors Diderot, the local child, the Encyclopedia and the philosophy of the Enlightenment with dedicated places. You can also visit the Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises . But also in Nogent, city of cutlery and in Metallurgic Park to discover all the secrets of cast iron... This destination opens the doors of magnificent gardens in various styles. Its historical heritage is embellished with rich green spaces and floral compositions where the fragrant scents carry you away into a world of dreams and sweetness. It currently has five "remarkable gardens", a label issued by the State. In the Haute-Marne, two castles bear witness to the feudal era: the castle of Lafauche and the castle of Vignory and several to the Renaissance period: the castle of the Grand Jardin in Joinville, the castle of Voltaire in Cirey-sur-Blaise or the castle of Arc-en-Barrois.
When to go to Haute-Marne ? All year long, many exhibition centers offer you unusual, recreational, cultural or historical visits, typical exhibition places, museums of popular culture to museums of Arts and History. You can practice outdoor sports. During the summer season, the Lac du Der and the four lakes of the Langres region will allow you to practice all types of water sports. The Haute-Marne is traditionally a hunting and fishing area, which you can enjoy in both seasons. All year round, you can relax and treat yourself by taking advantage of the thermal waters of Bourbonne-les-Bains, while enjoying the many local products of this destination: Langres cheese, grey truffles, game, local wines, and of course champagne!
Haute-Marne is subject to a very altered ocean climate, with significant continental influences, especially in winter. This climate is characterized by long, cold winters and hot, stormy summers. Rainfall is quite abundant, it is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. However, they are more pronounced from November to March.
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