Châlons-en-Champagne

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Châlons-en-Champagne	Saint-Memmie at 2 km (5 min)
Insee code	51108	Compertrix at 3.4 km (7 min)
Postcode	51000	Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré at 3.6 km (8 min)
Latitude	48.9566820	Fagnières at 4.4 km (8 min)
Longitude	4.3630730	Coolus at 4.6 km (9 min)
Surface	26.05 km²	Sarry at 5.4 km (10 min)
Population	45829 inhabitants	Recy at 5.9 km (13 min)
Density	1831 inhabitants/km²	Saint-Gibrien at 6 km (9 min)
National labels		Villers-le-Château at 8 km (13 min)
Department	Marne	L'Épine at 8.3 km (11 min)
Region	Champagne-Ardenne	Search another town

LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING

City of Art and History, Châlons-en-Champagne retains many testimonies of his past as evidenced by its rich heritage, both religious and civil. Unavoidable, the Cathedral of St. Etienne and Notre-Dame-en-Vaux, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, which has a carillon of 56 bells, one of the largest in Europe. Both buildings have stained glass items (windows 12th in the room called the Cathedral Treasury) can also admire the wood-framed houses, beautiful buildings civilians. Today: City Hall, Hotel de Region, Hall Prefecture.

Châlons-en-Champagne also has a remarkable natural heritage. In the very heart of the city, Jards offer an enchanting setting for escape.

If you go through Châlons-en-Champagne, stop at the Tourist Office which offers several alternatives to explore the city:

A boat trip on the NAU and the Mau in the heart of town, with commentary by the pilot or explore the waterways by canoe freely.

The MP3 player to visit the historic center at any time.

Many tours led by guides speakers on topics as surprising and interesting.

The Segway: it's not a scooter is even better! Efficient, clean, fun is the perfect way to roam the streets.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Châlons-en-Champagne
Information points	Tourist Office of Châlons-en-Champagne
Leisure centres	Museum Beaux-Arts et Archéologie, Museum Garinet, Museum Schiller et Goethe, Skating Rink Cités Glace
Monuments	Cathedral Saint-Étienne, Church Saint-Loup
Performance halls	La Comète, Notre Dame en Vaux, Salle Contrepoint

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Explore Chalons over water, the Tourist Office offers from May to September of motor boat rides on the Mau and the Nau. Circuit commented, lasting about 40 minutes, you can admire an unusual angle to Chalons many sites and monuments and the discovery of several bridges, one of the oldest date of 1560 (Bridge Mariners).

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