The GR® 654 crosses the Marne department from north to south. From Reims to Vitry-le-François and then Lac du Der (Outines). This journey highlights the diversity of the Champagne region's landscapes: from the hillsides and vineyards of Champagne to vast agricultural plains and the Champagne bocage, renowned for its churches and half-timbered houses.
Key stages of the route:
• Reims > Verzenay – 22 km
• Verzenay > Condé-sur-Marne – 22,5 km
• Condé-sur-Marne > Châlons-en-Champagne – 20 km
• Châlons-en-Champagne > La Chaussée sur Marne – 24 km
• De La Chaussée sur Marne > Vitry-le-François – 22 km
Key stages of the route:
• Reims > Verzenay – 22 km
• Verzenay > Condé-sur-Marne – 22,5 km
• Condé-sur-Marne > Châlons-en-Champagne – 20 km
• Châlons-en-Champagne > La Chaussée sur Marne – 24 km
• De La Chaussée sur Marne > Vitry-le-François – 22 km
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Reims
Discover Reims ! Among the must-see attractions, we recommend the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Art Deco monuments and some legendary champagne cellars.
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Verzenay is a village in the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park. Here you can see the lighthouse standing among the Champagne vineyards. This site is an museum dedicated to the Champagne vineyards. The lighthouse's viewing platform offers a unique 360° panorama over a sea of vineyards. You will also find another beautiful viewpoint at the Verzenay mill, another must-see site in the region.
3Condé-sur-Marne
When you arrive in Condé-sur-Marne, you will see numerous locks along the canal running parallel to the Marne, as well as the river stop. Among the village's attractions, don't miss the Aqueduct Tower, built in 1869!
4Châlons-en-Champagne
Châlons-en-Champagne is the prefecture of the Marne department. Beautiful boat trips in the historic heart of the city await you. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes, the Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Collegiate Church is a must-see attraction in Châlons.
5La Chausée-sur-Marne
The village of La Chaussée-sur-Marne has two chalk churches: Saint-Pierre de Coulmier and Saint-Martin de Mutigny. This unique feature stems from the merger of the villages of Coulmier-La Chaussée and Mutigny at the end of the 18th century.
6Vitry-le-François
A visit to Vitry-le-François will surprise you. A tour lasting around 1 hour and 15 minutes will allow you to discover the town as you stroll through its streets. You will see the historic centre as well as iconic monuments and sites, including the imposing Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Collegiate Church and the arboretum in the Town Hall gardens.
