Leisure Guide
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Leisure guide Les Grands Lacs de Champagne, une destination authentique riche d'un patrimoine et d'une nature préservés ! Water activities p 4 à 7 Leisure activities p 8 à 11 Walks and hikes p 12-13 OVERVIEW Animals and wildlife p 14-15 Museums p 16-17 Tours and circuits p 18 à 21 Traditional crafts and skills p 22-23 To complete your stay p 24-25 Gastronomy and local produce p 26-27 Main events p 28-29 Water activities 4 At Lac Amance, one of the Great Lakes of Champagne, you can enjoy a variety of water sports. Its 500 hectares make it the biggest lake in Europe devoted to motor boating. Its supervised beach and wooded areas make it an ideal spot for families. Beach and swimming Dienville beach is the perfect place to relax with family or friends. Various facilities are available to you : picnic tables, BBQ area, beach volleyball court, playgrounds and many other sports facilities await you. You can also rent bikes, parasols and try frisbee golf. LAC AMANCE HARBOURMASTER’S OFFICES, (HARBOR’S DIENVILLE) +33 (0)3 25 92 27 69 / [email protected] Water skiing and tubing Are you looking for big thrills? Don’t hesitate, put on your skis and hold on tight! Introductory and advanced training in all sports: hand skiing, wakeboarding, baby skiing... Or if you want to try something really crazy? Why not give tubing a go! AUBE WATER SKIING CLUB (HARBOR’S DIENVILLE) +33 (0)6 19 60 62 85 / WWW.SNCAUBE.COM Water activities 6 Boat rental With or without a license, embark on a boat trip and discover all that Lac Amance has to offer. CSB MARINE (HARBOR’S DIENVILLE) / +33(0)3 25 92 94 17 [email protected] / WWW.CSBMARINE.COM BATEL PLAISANCE (HARBOR’S DIENVILLE) / +33(0)3 25 41 20 00 [email protected] / WWW.BATEL-PLAISANCE.COM Boating licences Fancy becoming captain and setting sail? Hop on board and training for your own boating license takes just 3 days. Nothing will stop you from sailing to your heart’s content on the waters of the lake. BATEAU ÉCOLE JEAN JAURÈS (BOATING SCHOOL) +33(0)6 70 08 77 11 / WWW.BATEAUECOLEREIMS.FR Fishing Whether you’re a keen angler or just looking to try something new, a magnetic card is available from the Harbourmaster’s Office which allows you to access the launching jetty (only upon presentation of your anglers’ card). LAKE AMANCE HARBOURMASTER’S OFFICES, (HARBOR’S DIENVILLE) +33 (0)3 25 92 27 69 / [email protected] POUR ALLERBOAT TRIPS PADDLING SAILING JET SKIING PLUS LOIN FLYNANO DIVING CANOEING KITE SURFING Leisure activities 8 Nigloland Theme Park A renowned theme park that the whole family can enjoy! Nearly forty attractions and shows for all ages and tastes! An oasis of greenery, the park is established around century-old trees and a natural river. Discover what’s new for 2018: Zabeilles and Eden Palais. From October to All Saints’ Day, the park is transformed for Halloween with impressive decorations. Thrills guaranteed! NIGLOLAND THEME PARK (DOLANCOURT) +33(0)3 25 27 94 52 / [email protected] WWW.NIGLOLAND.FR Golf de l'Ermitage, Vendeuvre On a spectacular 350-hectare estate, among woods and ponds, this 18-hole course will delight keen golfers and nature lovers alike. Combine sport and relaxation in a protected environment at the heart of the Natural Park. GOLF DE L’ERMITAGE (VENDEUVRE-SUR-BARSE) +33(0)3 25 41 11 11 [email protected] WWW.ASGOLFDELERMITAGE.FR LASER GAME ESCAPE GAME CASINO TOURIST TRAIN (Dienville and (Troyes) (Giffaumont) (Mesnil-St-Père) other locations) Leisure activities 10 VisitesAerial audio Sports guidees - Aerodrome de Brienne-Le-Château Flydust (wind tunnel) Experience the thrill of free-fall without taking the plunge with this unique simulator in the Grand Est region. An activity for the whole family, available for children aged 5 and over. +33(0)7 62 90 17 58 / [email protected] WWW.FLYDUST.FR Aube ULM (microlights) Discover the Great Lakes of Champagne from another perspective in a paraglider, microlight or FlyNano. +33(0)6 08 24 19 06 / [email protected] WWW.AUBE-ULM.FR Aube Parachutisme (skydiving) Get your adrenaline fill by jumping from 4,000 m high. +33(0)3 25 92 82 61 WWW.SAUTpaRACHUTE-paRIS.COM Aéro club du Briennois (flying club) Take to the skies and fly in a plane that can accommodate 3 passengers. +33(0)3 25 27 15 15 [email protected] Are you a fan of high altitude? Take a training course and get your own flying license or set out to discover our region by hot air balloon! Walks and hikes 12 Walks around north-east Aubois There are seven footpaths from 5 to 15 km on offer. The perfect opportunity for you to discover the unique characteristics, landscapes and special buildings of the region. FREE GUIDE LEAFLETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE. Hiking in the Forêt d'Orient in the footsteps of the Templars... Are you passionate about nature and history? Follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar (order founded in the 12th century at the heart of the Forêt d’Orient) by following a path suitable for all and unveil the legend and mysteries surrounding these knights. Immerse yourself in this fascinating history... START OF THE WALK: ROUTE FORESTIÈRE DU TEMPLE. Walks around Dienville At the start of the lakes cycling trail, the nautical base of Dienville naturally lends itself to excursions of all types (walking, cycling, etc.) Nature lovers can admire the flora and fauna from the observatory located on the edge of the lake. FREE GUIDE LEAFLETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOURIST OFFICE AND HARBOURMASTER’S OFFICE IN DIENVILLE. Animals and wildlife 14 Domaine Saint-Victor A former priory, the estate covers several hectares and offers visitors a place of tranquillity and discovery with the deer park and its observatory, educational garden and arboretum. DOMAINE SAINT-VICTOR (SOULAINES-DHUYS) Educational Farm of la Marque In a 17th-century farmhouse at the heart of the Natural Park, come and share a special moment with all the animals on the farm. During your visit, children can play at being farmers. You can also enjoy a guided tour from the owners and stock up on farm produce directly available for purchase. FERME PÉdaGOGIQUE DE LA MARQUE (CHAMP-SUR-BARSE) +33(0)3 25 41 47 97 / [email protected] WWW.FERMEDELAMARQUE.COM Briennois Pony Club For horse lovers, the Pony Club offers a range of equestrian rides in the countryside. Ride your horse and admire, with every step, the natural and cultural richness of the « Grands Lacs de Champagne ». PONEY CLUB DU BRIENNOIS (BRIENNE-LE-CHÂTEAU) +33(0)6 23 52 64 38 / [email protected] WWW.PONEYCLUBBRIENNOIS.COM WILDLIFE AREA NATURE WALKS (Mesnil-St-Père) (CPIE, LPO, PNR) Museums 16 The Napoleon Museum Located at the former Royal Military School of Brienne-le-Château where Napoleon himself was trained, the museum invites you to share the story of this illustrious, world-famous emperor. Through a contemporary exhibition, discover his military glories, how his image was constructed, his reforming work and get to know the man. 03 25 27 65 80 / [email protected] WWW.MUSEE-NAPOLEON-BRIENNE.FR In the footsteps of the great men of Champagne... Charles de Gaulle Memorial - Colombey-Les-Deux-Eglises Cirey-Sur-Blaise Castle (Voltaire) Camille Claudel Museum - Nogent-Sur-Seine Musée Hugues de Payns - Payns Clairvaux Abbey (Bernard de Clairvaux) Renoir’s House and Exhibition Rachi Cultural Centre - Troyes (Du côté des Renoir) - Essoyes Ecomuseum of the Forêt d’Orient BATEAU PROMENADE (Mesnil-Saint-Père) The eco museum presents a collection of old agricultural equipment where 3,000 tools used from the 18th to the 20th century are displayed on 2 sites. Soak up the rural life of old through the various exhibition spaces (classroom, café, housing, etc.) Enjoy what all the site has to offer with the family, from mini golf to exhibitions. ECO MUSEUM OF THE FORÊT D’ORIENT (BRIENNE-LA-VIEILLE) +33(0)3 25 92 95 84 / [email protected] DER MUSEUM VILLAGE CRYSTAL MUSEUM TROYES MUSEUMS (Ste-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement) (Bayel) (Troyes) Tours and circuits 18 Guided tour of Brienne-Le-Château Let yourself be enchanted by the town that was so loved by Napoleon. Discover its classified monuments, the castle, the town hall, the covered market and the former Royal Military School. In this town that is steeped in history, you will be amazed to learn that far more than one famous man has passed through Brienne. INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOURIST OFFICE. Guided tour of Soulaines-Dhuys Stroll through the alleys of Soulaines, a small village full of character. It will win you over with its imposing church, its small half-timbered chapel dating from the 15th century and its houses which are typical of the area. The village is also known as the “Green Venice of Aube” because of the many rivers that pass through it. As you explore, don’t miss the 13th-century Maison à Écailles which hosts various exhibitions. INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOURIST OFFICE. Napoleon 1814 circuit This circuit retraces the fighting that took place during the French Campaign of 1814 via 25 steles along the Forêt d’Orient Regional Natural Park. Each stele tells the story of the battle, forces involved and small anecdotes unique to each place. Relive the Napoleonic era! BROCHURE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOURIST OFFICE.