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Val de Livre

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Marne

Town news of the Marne, in Grand-Est region Val de Livre takes place about thirty kilometers from Chalons-en-Champagne, near Mutigny, Ambonnay and Ay-Champagne. She was born on 1 January 2016 from the merger of Louvois and Tauxières-Mutry.

In Gallo-Roman, the territory of Val de Livre has always been linked to the grape growing and wine production. It develops initially in the Middle Ages, taking advantage of its geographical proximity to some of the most important cities of the time, then gradually becomes the face that it is today.

Full of authenticity and charm, the new common today still seduces visitors with its architectural heritage but also by its vineyards classified Grand Cru under the AOC Champagne Grand Cru.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVal de Livre
Postcode51150
Latitude49.0897990 (N 49° 5’ 23”)
Longitude4.0949560 (E 4° 5’ 42”)
Surface area22.34 km²
Population620 inhabitants
Density27 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChâlons-en-Champagne (28 km, 34 min)
Insee code51564
IntercommunalityCC de la Grande Vallée de la Marne
DepartmentMarne
TerritoryChampagne-Ardenne
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Fontaine-sur-Ay2.4 km (6 min)
Avenay-Val-d'Or5 km (8 min)
Bouzy7.2 km (10 min)
Mutigny7.2 km (13 min)
Ville-en-Selve7.4 km (10 min)
Ambonnay9.2 km (15 min)
Ludes10.4 km (13 min)
Tours-sur-Marne10.5 km (15 min)
Aÿ-Champagne10.5 km (14 min)
Verzy10.7 km (14 min)
Condé-sur-Marne11.2 km (13 min)
Mailly-Champagne11.2 km (15 min)
Germaine11.4 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Originally built in the thirteenth century, the Castle of Louvois was almost ruined when he was acquired in the mid-seventeenth century by Chancellor Michel Le Tellier whose son later became the War Minister of Louis XIV under the title Marquis de Louvois. Coordinator of the construction of Versailles following the death of Colbert, he built an amazing castle to plans by Mansart, and a fleet of fifty hectares made by a student of Le Nôtre. Largely destroyed during the French Revolution, the area is now the property of Laurent-Perrier group which restored part of the garden on the original plans. While in Louvois, be sure not to admire the beautiful Romanesque church of the eleventh century or discover Vertuelle farm which offers educational activities. Built in the late nineteenth century, Brisset tower still stands proudly.

Walking through the streets of Tauxières-Mutry, seduced by the Saint-Hilaire with its thirteenth century Romanesque style, the nineteenth of the castle which now hosts a Champagne house renowned or the point of view valley Book to Forks Clos. The site also allows to admire the Champagne vineyards nearby.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In August, Tauxières-Mutry celebrates its patronal feast including a torchlight and a musical stroll.

A book market is proposed in December as a Christmas market with entertainment.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cellar tour and Grand Cru Champagne tasting
Local flavours0 € to 20 € Ambonnay (5.7 km)
Hot Air Balloon Flight in Champagne
Nature and the great outdoors260 € Taissy (14.2 km)
Wine-themed sensory experiences
Local flavours89 € Fleury-la-Rivière (15.4 km)
Skip-the-Line Ticket – Palace of Tau
Culture and education8 € Reims (18.7 km)
Reims City Pass, 24 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours : visits, transport, cultural activities
Culture and education22 € Reims (18.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bouzy red and white coast
Cycling itineraryEasy4:40Bouzy (3.9 km)
Discovery of the village of Ambonnay
Village visitEasy1:00Ambonnay (5.7 km)
From Epernay to Châlons-en-Champagne - The Marne Valley
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:35Épernay (11 km)
Flowery path of Oger
Village visitEasy1:00Blancs-Coteaux (16 km)
History Course of Oger
Village visitEasy1:00Blancs-Coteaux (16 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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