Bayel

Bayel

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownBayel Lignol-le-Château at 4.7 km (6 mn)
Insee code10035 Fontaine at 5.4 km (5 mn)
Postcode10310 Baroville at 6.5 km (6 mn)
Latitude48.1975090 Rouvres-les-Vignes at 7.2 km (9 mn)
Longitude4.7753230 Bar-sur-Aube at 7.4 km (8 mn)
Surface23.00 km2 Proverville at 8.5 km (11 mn)
Population873 inhabitants Ailleville at 9.9 km (12 mn)
Density37 inhabitants/km2 Longchamp-sur-Aujon at 10.2 km (10 mn)
National label   Colombé-le-Sec at 10.4 km (12 mn)
Chief townTroyes (at 76 km, 54 mn) Ville-sous-la-Ferté at 11 km (11 mn)
DepartmentAube Voigny at 11.1 km (10 mn)
RegionChampagne-Ardenne Search another town

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Town Presentation

The birthplace of ancestors would be Bayel Percin. Island 900 m long, 300 m wide between the Dawn and a fake river upstream Bayel.

The first inhabitants Lingones of Celtic origin, settled a city lake. Remains of primitive dwellings were found in the alluvial river. These fishermen / hunters abandoned their slums to the Iron Age (end of Prehistory) and then established themselves on the current site of Bayel.

Bayel, Champagne village located in the eastern department of the Aube, at the intersection of Lorraine and Burgundy, known working glass since the year 1300.

It was in 1678 that Jean-Baptiste Mazzolay, Master Venetian glass, including glass works created with the consent of the monks of Clairvaux, owners of surrounding forests.

King Louis the 14th gave the "Manufacture Royale crystals Bayel" acclaim thanks to the exclusive production and sales between Chaumont and Paris.

Today, the "Manufacturer" became "Royal Crystal Champagne-Bayel" Each year thousands of visitors eager to discover the art of Master glassmakers Bayel.


Sightseeing

  • The Crystal "Royal Champagne-Bayel"
  • You can admire the work of Masters of glass led Bayel guides Museum Crystal Bayel.
  • This is a guided tour and commentary for about 1:15 in the workshops of the Crystal, you will have the privilege of you stand with glass Masters.
  • The factory shop, the Crystal welcomes you all year Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30 (except Sundays and holidays). You'll find a wide choice of products 1st choice and 2nd choice.
  • The Museum of Crystal Bayel:
  • A website essential and is the conservatory of Cultural Heritage Bayellois. Six rooms are to discover: history from antiquity to our days on the glass and crystal; History of Crystal Bayel since its inception in 1678 until today; Explain how the workshops of the Crystal through pictures, models and mannequins by replicating certain stages of manufacture of crystal Bayel; exhibitions of ancient coins (late 19th - early 20th century) and modern. A 15-minute video reel off the manufacturing steps and blowing techniques.
  • Opening times Museum Crystal: From April to September: Monday to Saturday from 9h15 to 13h00 and from 14h15 to 18h00 and on Sundays and public holidays from 14h15 to 18h00. From October to March: Monday to Saturday from 9h15 to 13h00 and from 14h15 to 17h30. Annual closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
  • Visiting the Museum Crystal Bayel can be combined with a tour of the workshops Crystal "Royal Champagne-Bayel" Monday through Friday at 9:30 and 11:00 (all year except public holidays, annual holidays end July to late August and between Christmas and New Year's Day).
  • Information and reservations (individuals and groups) at the Museum of Crystal Bayel: Address: 2, rue Belle Verrière - 10310 Bayel. Tel. : +33 3 25 92 42 68. Fax. : +33 3 25 92 34 34. Email: ot.bayel @ wanadoo.fr
  • Bayel and church Saint-Martin: Bayel flourished around his church that dates to its oldest parts of the 12th century. It houses a Virgin and Child 14th century and a magnificent Pieta, one of the major works attributed to the Master of Chaource. Come discover these masterpieces of sculpture champagne.


Events and celebrations

The European Heritage Days 3rd weekend of September: On this occasion, the Museum of Crystal Bayel organizes tours and tours in the workshops of the crystal "Royal Champagne-Bayel. Inquiries +33 3 25 92 42 68.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

Surrounding attractions: the Cistercian Abbey of Clairvaux (8 km from Bayel), the Memorial and Boisserie Charles de Gaulle in Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises (12 km from Bayel), the Champagne cellars Coast the Bar in the Aube, Castle Cirey-sur-Blaise (30 km Bayel), the mill of the Orges Florists (30 km Bayel).


Photos
Aerial view of village Bayel
 
Church of St. Martin Bayel
The Virgin and Child
 
The Pieta (sculpture master Chaource)
Museum Crystal: Master glassmakers Bayel (dummies)
 
Crystal Museum: Art d ' a string of cutting (model)
Crystal of Bayel: Master glassmaker at work
 
Crystal of Bayel: Laying the leg of a glass

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