Circuit des églises à pans de bois et vitraux du XVIe siècle

Notre-Dame church is one of Champagne's most original timber-framed churches. Its originality lies in its high, wide nave, to which is attached the bell tower that surmounts the porch. It is also the only church to have a large, completely enclosed porch, lit only by the two wide side openings decorated with sculpted balusters. Most of the building dates from the 16th century, with the bell tower rebuilt in 1822. The timber framing of its polygonal chevet harmoniously forms crosses of Saint Andrew.

This church is the largest and most monumental timber-framed church in Champagne. Its meticulous construction dates back to the 16th century: the oldest timbers have been dated to 1512. It is modelled on the large covered market halls of the region. Its facade is covered with wooden scales to protect it from the storms. The west facade features a rose window with wooded concentric circles. Glazed in 1936 in art deco style, it was restored in 2010. Inside: The interior has been refurbished to reveal beautiful Louis XV-style panelling. Its thick pillars and massive beams give the impression of a real forest. The building features a 16th-century polychrome wooden statue of Saint Gond and a 14th-century Christ on the Cross.

This church was built at the beginning of the 16th century, close to a castle mound. It was distinguished by its large double-sloped roof, which covered the entire building. This unique church, which had been listed as a Historic Monument since 1982 and housed 16th-century treasures, was completely destroyed by fire on Friday 7th July 2023. It is nevertheless hoped that this jewel of the Marne will rise from its ashes as soon as possible. If you would like to help rebuild it, you can make a donation.

The church of Saint-Étienne d'Arrembécourt is in the shape of a cross, with a small nave in two sections, the first of which supports a bell tower, a transverse arm and a half-hexagonal apse. Built in the 16th century, it must originally have been larger: traces of former openings leading to aisles that no longer exist can still be seen on the side walls. The width of the transept can also be explained by the presence, at the time, of a larger nave.