Bayel

Bayel

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBayelLignol-le-Château at 4.7 km (6 min)
Insee code10035Fontaine at 5.4 km (5 min)
Postcode10310Baroville at 6.5 km (6 min)
Latitude48.1987940Rouvres-les-Vignes at 7.2 km (9 min)
Longitude4.7769790Bar-sur-Aube at 7.4 km (8 min)
Surface23.00 km²Proverville at 8.5 km (11 min)
Population860 inhabitantsAilleville at 9.9 km (12 min)
Density37 inhabitants/km²Longchamp-sur-Aujon at 10.2 km (10 min)
National labelColombé-le-Sec at 10.4 km (12 min)
Chief townTroyes (at 76 km, 54 min)Ville-sous-la-Ferté at 11 km (11 min)
DepartmentAubeVoigny at 11.1 km (10 min)
RegionChampagne-ArdenneSearch another town
LOCATION

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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.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Bayel
Natural sitesWood of Beauregard

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
Crystal of Bayel: Master glassmaker at work
 
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: Laying the leg of a glass
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WEATHER
Saturday 11 February
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Min. -9°C - Max. -1°C
Sunday 12 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -3°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. -7°C - Max. -1°C
RESTAURANTS 
Restaurant des canotiers  SPECIAL OFFER
Essoyes
Restaurant with panoramic views of the village the painter Pierre Auguste Renoir, the heart of the Champagne vineyards.
Located 23 km from BayelFrom 15 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au val d'argivaux    
9.6
Bayel
In the heart of the Côte des Bar, on the tourist route of Champagne, Bayel, Crystal City, these B & B will seduce you with their comfort amid a landscaped garden and flowers. 'A large...
Located in BayelFrom 62 € to 75 € the double room 
La pierre écrite au moulin    
9.8
Soulaines-Dhuys
2 guest rooms in an authentic water mill of the 17th century, 1 the ground floor closed 4 ears, 1 upstairs with 4 ears closed to the resurgence of Dhuys, Independent entrance. Sanitary...
Located 19.8 km from BayelFrom 65 € to 72 € the double room 
Maison du Milieu    
9.5
Châteauvillain
Steve and Maggie, the English owners, offer a warm welcome and delicious meal! Their beautiful home has great character and comfort. There are 4 rooms: Ground Floor one bedroom for...
Located 21 km from BayelFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite touristique du couvent – pour 2/4 p
Bar-sur-Aube
For holidays in the centre of numerous tourist attraction in green champagne. In the center of bar sur aube, with all-round view on the city and the vineyard of champagne, patricia...
Located 6.5 km from Bayel450 € per week 
Gite chez JO location temporaire
Longchamp-sur-Aujon
In a quiet village in the heart of a beautiful valley surrounded by large forests and watered by the Aujon. We offer a superb holiday 'detached house' with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,...
Located 6.8 km from Bayel700 € per week 
Appartement dans maison de campagne
Montheries
Surrounded by a park of 7000 m², the house has no opposite. It has all the necessary comforts to unwind and explore the region during a short stay. Presentation.
Located 10.4 km from BayelFrom 180 € to 280 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Municipal Les Rives de Marne    
8.8
Vouécourt
Beautiful camp-site, quiet, in Valley of the Marne. In the middle of a small village. Edge of the Marne.
Located 28 km from Bayel10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Restaurant de l'Abbaye 
Ville-sous-la-Ferté
Set in a renovated bus station, this air-conditioned hotel with a 24-hour reception features a shaded garden. A continental breakfast is prepared daily and Chaumont Train Station is...
Located 6 km from BayelRoom from 42 €
Logis Le Saint Nicolas     
7.1
Bar-sur-Aube
Set in Bar sur Aube, in the middle of a vineyard, this charming hotel offers spacious rooms with many modern comforts in a very beautiful stone and half-timbering building adorned with...
Located 6.7 km from BayelRoom from 68 €
Les Roulottes et Cabanes de la Champagne 
Bar-sur-Aube
These wooden caravans are situated amongst 2.7 hectares of garden and just 1 km from Bar-sur-Aube. Les Roulottes et Cabanes de la Champagne also has a sauna, a hammam and a heated,...
Located 7.1 km from BayelRoom from 85 €

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