Known throughout the world for its exceptional beverage, Champagne is one of France's most popular escapades. To make its visit even more enjoyable, the Marne department offers many original activities, adapted to all ages. From boat rides to orienteering races, there is no shortage of activities for your charming little blond heads

Notice to the whole family! Young and old are expected as soon as the sun comes out for a unique getaway in the land of Champagne..

To discover the two mythical cities of the Champagne vineyards, Reims and Epernay, the department offers orientation courses, the famous Curiocity. These unusual rallies allow, through many enigmas to discover Epernay, its city centre, its gardens and its famous Avenue de Champagne, and Reims and its exceptional heritage, Cathedral of the Sacred, Palais du Tau, Royal Square or the House of the Counts of Champagne

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Another original way to discover the local heritage is to board a motor boat through Châlons-en-Champagne. Eau'Dyssée or Métamorph'eau' ses, by day or by night, for a guided tour or for a lunch break with a delicious picnic basket on board. You can then admire in an original way the most emblematic sites of the city: the market castle, Les Jards, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux

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The castle of Braux-Sainte-Cohière, in the eponymous village, is a great idea for a family outing. This former fortified commandery, currently under restoration, was the seat of Dumouriez during the Battle of Valmy. Today, we invite you to participate in many activities here: knights' games to test the skill and vivacity of young and old, costumed visits for children, creation of coats of arms, dancing from the past.... And, not to spoil anything, the 10 hectare park of this historic monument offers a real walk in time!

Between Châlons-en-Champagne and Reims, your children will love going to meet Griny and his group of elves who are active in the Grinyland leisure park in Sept-Saulx. In a green setting, many attractions will delight your toddlers, such as pedal karting on a Formula 1 circuit, zip line, maze, pony ride or scavenger hunt. In short, no time to get bored in the land of Griny!

Finally, go to Fleury-la-Rivière to discover the Cave aux Coquillages, an exceptional fossil site. Under the vines, this spot, well known to budding paleontologists - young and old - allows you to observe shells several million years old throughout a guided tour of the galleries. The parents will be able to conclude the visit with a tasting of the property's champagne.

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When? When? All year round, even if the arrival of good weather is obviously more pleasant.

Useful. To prepare your escapade as well as possible.

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