Take to the roads of Aube and Marne to explore the unique religious heritage of Champagne
Following country roads dotted with ponds and lakes, forests and meadows, this signposted route will take you through villages and their churches with their own unique architecture. The 11 churches you'll discover are listed as Historic Monuments.
Their timber-framed design bears witness to a time when local materials were chosen to keep construction costs and time to a minimum. In this Champagne region, the only available resource was oak. As a result, all the buildings were made of wood: churches, but also houses. As well as being practical, timber-frame architecture was appreciated for its aesthetic appeal!
For more information, download the brochure below.
Their timber-framed design bears witness to a time when local materials were chosen to keep construction costs and time to a minimum. In this Champagne region, the only available resource was oak. As a result, all the buildings were made of wood: churches, but also houses. As well as being practical, timber-frame architecture was appreciated for its aesthetic appeal!
For more information, download the brochure below.
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Saint-Quentin church, Mathaux
2Saint-Julien-l'Hospitalier-et-Saint-Blaise church, Longsols
3Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Morembert
4Saint-Léger church, Saint-Léger-sous-Margerie
5Notre-Dame church, Drosnay
The building was destroyed by fire in 2023. A reconstruction project is currently underway.
6Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement
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8Saint-Nicolas church, Outines
9Sainte-Croix-en-son-Exaltation church, Bailly-le-Franc
10Church Saint-Jacques et Saint-Philippe, Lentilles
11Saint-John's chapel, Soulaines-Dhuys
