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Strolling through Reims of yesterday and today
The city of Reims occupies a special place in the history of France and Europe. This urban route combines Romanesque masterpieces such as the Basilica of Saint-Rémi and Gothic masterpieces such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, with the Art Deco architecture characteristic of the city's reconstruction after the First World War.
In the Berru forest
A short walk in the forest offering beautiful views of Reims, the Saint-Thierry massif and the Reims mountains.
Saint-Léonard - Hermonville
Twenty-third stage of the Jura to Hauts-de-France via the Francigena. Following the Marne-Aisne Canal, you leave the Champagne vineyards and the Reims mountains behind to arrive in Reims and its Notre-Dame Cathedral. As you cross Reims, there is a wealth of heritage to discover: the cathedral, of course, but also the Basilica of Saint Remi, Gallo-Roman ruins and engravings by Albrecht Dürer. You then leave this beautiful city behind and continue through vineyards and forests towards the Massif de Saint-Thierry, one of the four Champagne production areas.
The Path of the Planets in Les Mesneux
Available from Tuesday 24 June 2025.
Starting near the (future) new Mesneux school, discover the solar system and its planets - on a human scale - as you walk along the paths around the village, through fields and vineyards.
Car parks: see "Practical information" below.
From Berru to Nogent: the woods of Berru
A short circular loop in the Berru woods, suitable for families, which takes you through the village, the sandpit and the heights of Nogent-l'Abbesse.
Boucle de Jouy-les-Reims à Vrigny par Coulommes-la-Montagne
Sympathique randonnée à travers champs et vignes avec des vues panoramiques sur les environs.
Panoramic views near Reims, in the forest and vineyards
A loop through the vineyards and forest with beautiful views of Reims, the vineyards and villages.
(best enjoyed in dry weather - description updated on 13 July 2019)
In the Ardre valley, starting from Ville-Dommange.
This is a lovely walk in a little-known area, the Ardre Valley. The walk takes you over hills and through valleys, across Champagne vineyards, fields and forests. It starts at the beautiful Saint-Lié Chapel in Ville-Dommange.
A balcony overlooking the Vesle
A varied route, mapped out by the Marne Tourist Board, takes you through a forest, sand pits, vineyards, fields and two villages. From a balcony offering views of the Vesle valley, you will pass the forts of Saint-Thierry and Chenay. These were built after the 1870 war to protect Reims.
(avoid on hunting days or after heavy rain, as there may be large puddles - description updated on 14 July 2019)
Through hills and vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne
An easy walk through vineyards and fields.
Between vineyards and woods: panoramic views of Reims and the Vesle
Between vineyards and woods: you will walk around Trigny, a village in the "Petite Montagne de Reims".
This route also offers sweeping views of the Vesle valley. To the south, you can see Coulommes-la-Montagne. To the south-east: Reims and even Verzenay!
(description updated on 7 July 2019)
Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne
This lovely forest walk in Rilly-la-Montagne is ideal for families and nature lovers who want to stretch their legs on a simple and pleasant route. We did it with a baby in a baby carrier, so it was no problem (however, it is not suitable for pushchairs).
Sermiers circular via Chamery
A circular loop from Sermiers to Chamery through fields and back through vineyards.
Hermonville circular
A short stroll through fields, vineyards and forest.
Circular Marcelaines from Hermonville
This circular mainly follows paths through the Hermonville communal forest. In the first part, you will walk alongside a limestone outcrop from which the stones used to build historic monuments were extracted, then enjoy the deciduous woods at the bottom of Les Marcelaines, before coming out through the vineyards with a lovely view of Marzilly Castle.
Farms and castles of the Hermonville plateau
Set off to discover the farms and châteaux of the Hermonville plateau on this circuit that will take you through the Saint-Joseph farm, the Luthernay farm, the Château de Vaux-Varennes and the Château de Châlons le Vergeur, along paths and through forests.
Hermonville-Bouconville
Twenty-fourth stage of the Jura to Hauts-de-France via the Francigena. For this stage, you leave Champagne by crossing the Saint-Thierry massif. Once you reach Cormicy, the terrain becomes a little flatter. You pass through Berry-au-Bac. This is where the Berry-au-Bac National Necropolis is located, which contains 3,972 bodies, 2,014 of which are in individual graves and 1,958 in ossuaries. You then continue on to Corbeny, where you can see the Oratory of Saint-Marcoul. Then you follow the "Chemin des Dames", a major site of remembrance of the Great War, to arrive in the village of Bouconville-Vauclair, where you will find the Abbey of Vauclair, the Château de la Bôve and a network of trenches from the 1914-18 war.
In the forest between Mailly and Verzenay
This hike begins in the Champagne hills and gradually descends into the heart of the Montagne de Reims forest via some very pleasant trails. The end of the route descends from the forest plateau to finish on the old CBR (Chemin de la Banlieue Rémoise) with a lovely view of the village of Verzenay and its hillsides.
Short brisk walk to Courtagnon
This is a short circular loop in the woods, which can be done with the family or at a brisk pace.
Saint-Imoges - Courtagnon - Chamery - Sermiers
A hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. You will pass through magnificent forests and vineyards, with a beautiful view of Reims. Stone paths, small roads with no traffic and single-track trails. The route is easy, as it follows theGR® (GRP® de l'Ardre andGR®142) in their current version (not the one on the maps), and is well marked for over half of the way.
Saint-Imoges - Villers-Allerand and Sermiers via the GR®142
This is a short 17 km hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. It crosses magnificent forests and vineyards with a beautiful view of the city of Reims.
Accessible by TER train from Germaine Station (point (2))
An easy walk to (re)discover the Faux de Verzy.
This is an easy, semi-sporting hike (if you walk at a good pace on the first part) and a semi-cultural one, offering beautiful views of the Champagne plain and a natural curiosity of the region: trees that grow in a twisted manner, the Faux de Verzy.
Les Faux de Verzy
Located in the Verzy national forest, the Faux de Verzy are well worth a visit! The twisted beech trees and a hollow oak tree will capture your attention. During your hike, you will feel as if you have stepped into the Forest of Brocéliande.
Circular around the Côte Cent Huit from Berry-au-Bac
Discover a unique hike steeped in history, starting from Berry-au-Bac. This route invites you to immerse yourself in the landscapes that marked the First World War. By skirting the famous Côte Cent Huit, a major battleground, you will walk in the footsteps of history, where the memory of the vanished hamlets of Sapigneul and La Neuville is omnipresent. The hike is varied, alternating between quiet forest trails, vast stretches of countryside and the tranquillity of the greenway along the canal linking the Aisne to the Marne
The Saint-Rigobert Chapel from Berry-au-Bac
Escape on this route that combines natural tranquillity and historical resonance. Your walk begins along the peaceful Canal latéral à l'Aisne, offering a bucolic interlude. Then, history reveals itself. You will come across the Saint-Rigobert Chapel, a thousand-year-old place of worship that served as an observation and rescue post for General Mangin during the relentless Great War. Finally, the route takes you to the Berry-au-Bac National Necropolis, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made on the nearby Chemin des Dames.
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