Formed of Ricey-Bas, Ricey-Haute-Rive and Ricey-Haut, Les Riceys is today the municipality which has the most important wine-growing area of all the Champagne. It is located in the valley of Laigne, in the department of Aube. About fifty kilometers from Troyes, the city makes the beautiful days of the region Grand East.
The commune of Riceys was born in the Gallo-Roman era and, therefore, never ceases to develop. It is quickly known for its high quality wine production, which is now worth three AOCs for champagne, the Champagne hillsides, as well as for rosé Riceys, wine very appreciated under Louis XIV.
A stay at the Riceys is an opportunity to admire an important architectural heritage, as well as vineyards as far as the eye can see, while immersing themselves in the local culture.
Of the three boroughs that form Les Riceys, it is possible to visit several churches with typical architecture of the region. The church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens, in particular, is classified to the Historic Monuments, as is the church Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and that of Saint-Vincent.
Built in the 15th century on the remains of an old 11th century stronghold, the castle of Ricey-Bas is listed in Historic Monuments. Private, it is surrounded by a large park and the Laigne. One can also admire the castle Saint-Louis, located on the island of the same name, in Ricey-Haute-Rive.
Different chapels take place at the Riceys, like those of Saint-Antoine, Saint-Claude, Saint-Clair, Saint-Jacques or Sainte-Sabine. The San Sebastian chapel in Ricey-Haut was built in the 16th century and is now listed as a Historic Monument.
The Clos Saint-Roch castle, private, is listed in the Historic Monuments. Built in the second half of the 18th century, it has a beautiful period décor and a vaulted cellar under the terrace.
While strolling through Ricey-Haut, do not miss the market hall and the Laigne bridge, both of which are registered in the Historic Monuments.
The circuit of the Cadoles, marked out, makes it possible to discover all the small constructions of vine-growers in dry stone which still occupy the territory of the municipality. The walk on this trail also offers a very nice view on the surroundings.
The weekly market is held every Thursday morning. A garage sale is organized for August 15th.
Every year on May 1st, the town proposes its hiking cadoles to admire the dry stone constructions of the vine growers.
Saint-Vincent, owner of the vineyards, takes place at the end of January.
In June, Ricey-Bas unveils its organ festival and other instruments with concerts in the church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens.
Moto-retro is an event highlighting the bike taking place every first weekend of July.
A ball, a torchlight retreat and a fireworks display are offered on July 14th.
At the end of July, a light and sound show is organized at the Château Saint-Louis.
In November, a wine fair is offered at the Château Saint-Louis.