The halls are also present at the Gates of La Champagne… whether in Marigny-en-Orxois, Condé-en-Brie or Fère-en-Tardenois, their walls hold secrets that we would all be curious to hear… Halle de Condé-en-BrieBuilt in the 15th century and located in the heart of the village, this market hall became a meeting place where markets took place for a few years. The former communal house,...Read moreHalle de Fère-en-TardenoisBuilt in the 16th century, this former hall housed the grains and cereals stored in its vast attic. Transformed into a military hospital during the 1914-1918 war, it now houses...Read moreHalle de Marigny-en-OrxoisIt was once the town hall. If only the walls could tell us its history? Today, every last Sunday of the month (from March to December), a country market is held under these...Read more
Push open the doors of the churches and discover their secrets…Eglise Saint Denis à Chézy-en-OrxoisConstruction of the church began in 1548, the year following the end of the reign of François 1er, and was completed in 1628. A tall, imposing bell tower dominates the edifice....Read moreEglise Saint-Etienne de BelleauDuring World War I, the church in Belleau was destroyed. General Edwards, commander of the 26th Infantry Division, declared that it should be rebuilt. Each man in the division...Read moreEglise Saint-Martin de MontlevonThis church was built in the 11th century. Built in the center of the village and dedicated to Saint-Martin, it is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Picardy. It features...Read moreEglise Saint-Rémi et Saint-Front de Neuilly-Saint-FrontInside the castle built in 1236 by Thibaut IV, Count of Champagne, King of Navarre, there were two chapels dedicated to Saint Front and Saint Sebastian. They were joined by a...Read moreEglise Sainte Macre à Fère-en-TardenoisA charter given in 1262 by Marie de Bourbon, widow of Jean de Dreux (who died in Nicosia, Cyprus, in 1248 at the side of King Saint Louis), Dame de Fère, mentions a collegiate...Read moreEglise Saint Cyr et Sainte Julitte de L'Epine-aux-BoisIt is thanks to a major restoration project that the beautiful ruins of this 12th century church can be seen today. Indeed, until the 1980s, only the bell tower was still...Read moreAbbatiale Saint-Ferréol d'Essômes-sur-MarneThe abbey church of Saint-Ferréol is a monument of very pure Gothic style with grandiose proportions: the height under the vault is 22m, the width of the transept is 30m and...Read moreEglise Saint-Crépin de Château-ThierryOf the three churches in Château-Thierry, only Saint-Crépin remains today. Built on an old chapel demolished during the Hundred Years' War, it was located "outside the walls"...Read moreEglise de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Mézy-MoulinsThis three-storey building is a jewel of early Gothic art. It dates back to the 13th century. Look up at the facade to see the beautiful twelve-lobed rose. Best time to visit:...Read moreEglise Saint-Eugène de Saint-EugèneThis 13th-century church boasts a surprisingly richly-decorated facade. Its sculpted portal (12th/13th centuries) depicts the Last Judgment: the elect and angels are on the...Read more
The treasures of the Hôtel-Dieu in Château-Thierry©The treasures of the Hôtel-Dieu in Château-Thierry|Maison du Tourisme Les Portes de la Champagne - A. GaufillierThe must-see museumsRead moreCastle of Fère in Fère-en-Tardenois©Castle of Fère in Fère-en-Tardenois|Maison du Tourisme Les Portes de la Champagne - A. GaufillierThe most beautiful castlesRead moreCastle of Fère in Fère-en-Tardenois©Castle of Fère in Fère-en-Tardenois|Maison du Tourisme Les Portes de la Champagne - A. GaufillierTake the route of the castlesRead more
