The best cycling routes around Montceaux-Lès-Vaudes

This church is characterized by its Gothic architecture. Built between the 13th and 16th centuries, it is distinguished by its impressive statuary and remarkable stained glass windows. Its most famous treasure is the 16th century entombment, a masterpiece of religious sculpture.

The Château de la Cordelière impresses with its neo-Renaissance style and its green setting. Formerly the property of the Barons of Brimont, it displays elegant architecture with its turrets and sculpted facades.

With the help of a parchment, you will be able to discover the entire domain around an Investigation in the form of Cluedo in which you will be the hero... Thanks to Vidocq, the most famous spy in France, you will journey to find the clues hidden in each room of the castle, still haunted by dark events. It's up to you to find them and unmask the culprit! A timeless visit, every day of the summer and at special times until the end of October, come and discover a fun, family-friendly and attractive visit in a setting steeped in history and surrounded by nature. After significant development and staging work, the residence built by the famous architect of Louis XV (Germain Boffrand) offers you a timeless visit. A few rooms on the ground floor of the castle as well as a major construction site in progress on the central body, allow visitors to appreciate the extent of the restoration in progress and to come.

This part of the Aube department attached to the microregion called Champagne Humide is very forested. The Rumilly forest is a good example. These species are mainly made up of hardwoods such as hornbeams and oaks. For the cyclist, traveling the long fine gravel paths of this forest is a real pleasure. Be careful, however, with the parts that are a little muddy in places.

On the edge of a vast forest, the village of Chaource is known for its arboretum which you can visit within the professional forestry school. The town is also known for its Saint-Jean Baptiste church which contains reliquary treasures as well as a very beautiful statue of the Virgin. The village is recognized worldwide for its creamy and firm cheese: Chaource.

This manor was built by Pierre Pion, a wealthy butcher from Troyes, who restored it after it was damaged by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The manor has four round towers pierced with cannons, a polygonal staircase tower and a double gallery of wooden beams. You can also admire the four monumental fireplaces with sculpted mantles, as well as the coat of arms of Louis XII, who stayed there as seneschal of Champagne. The manor is today the town hall of Rumilly and hosts a reception room on the ground floor.

The Chappes spillway is a spillway which regulates the water level of the Seine using a lock. It offers beautiful views from the bridge and is a great place for hiking enthusiasts. You can follow the trails along the river or explore the Moulin de Chappes, a historic mill that has been converted into a micro hydroelectric power station. You will discover the history of the mill and how it produces renewable energy from the flow of water. Le Déversoir de Chappes is a picturesque and educational destination for hikers of all levels.

This manor was built by Pierre Pion, a wealthy butcher from Troyes, who restored it after it was damaged by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The manor has four round towers pierced with cannons, a polygonal staircase tower and a double gallery of wooden beams. You can also admire the four monumental fireplaces with sculpted mantles, as well as the coat of arms of Louis XII, who stayed there as seneschal of Champagne. The manor is today the town hall of Rumilly and hosts a reception room on the ground floor. You can visit the exterior of the manor every day, and the interior during town hall opening hours.