Sainte-Menehould

Sainte-Menehould

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Sainte-Menehould		Chaudefontaine at 2.2 km (3 min)
Insee code	51507		Verrières at 3.4 km (6 min)
Postcode	51800		Argers at 4.5 km (5 min)
Latitude	49.0908220		Braux-Sainte-Cohière at 5.2 km (5 min)
Longitude	4.8929780		Moiremont at 5.3 km (7 min)
Surface	57.11 km²		Dommartin-Dampierre at 5.3 km (5 min)
Population	4590 inhabitants		La Neuville-au-Pont at 5.7 km (6 min)
Density	81 inhabitants/km²		Élise-Daucourt at 6.7 km (6 min)
National label			Florent-en-Argonne at 7.7 km (10 min)
Chief town	Châlons-en-Champagne (at 47 km, 34 min)		Maffrécourt at 8.2 km (8 min)
Department	Marne		Châtrices at 8.3 km (11 min)
Region	Champagne-Ardenne		Search another town

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Located on the borders of Champagne and the edge of the Argonne Forest, St. Ménehould is a picturesque town that was born Dom Perignon, "the inventor of champagne.

The lower town was rebuilt in the early 18th century after a terrible fire, around the hill known as "the castle", which has kept a medieval aspect with its houses with wood sides.

The place where stands the City Hall has a fine collection of buildings alternating brick and stone placed by the historical monuments. This "champagne unit" is present on many mansions along the streets.

The city was often placed in the heart of the story.

At the site of the current police station, Drouet, the postmaster, Louis recognized 16th while trying to flee the country, June 21, 1791.

At the nearby site of Valmy, Prussian and French fought September 20, 1792. General Kellermann, under the command of Dumouriez commanded the center of the French Army and occupied the plateau near the mill.

The city and its surroundings were the scene of battles during the First World War.

The specialty is the "pig's foot in the Holy Ménehould" of which there are a brotherhood. The recipe is born, they say, in the kitchens of the Hotel de Metz (now deceased). The legend attributes it to the carelessness of a cook who had forgotten on the stove a pot feet for over a long night. He discovered the morning that the feet were even better and that the bones showed a soft tasty.

You can come and discover the place du General Leclerc and the Hotel de Ville - architectural 18th century - the statue of Dom Perignon by the sculptor Alba, the mound of the castle with the statue of St. Ménehould and the panorama of the city The former coaching inn with his plaque.

A visit also the church of the castle dated from the 13th century with stained glass on the life of the patron saint of the city and a column capital depicting the "acorn" or grazing pigs in the forest.

• In May: Flower Festival
• In May: Frequently Asked pig's feet
• In June: Feast of the mill
• July: Day of Dom Perignon
• October: Route exhibitions
• Shows, exhibitions ...

The afforestation rate (over 40%) is higher than the national average.

We meet in the Argonne forest of hardwoods such as oak or beech and softwood settlement later as spruce and Douglas fir. With these 80 000 hectares, it said that Argonne is polluted to 0%.

The wildlife is also a very rich wild boars, foxes, deer, badgers and many others inhabit woods and groves.

You can practice hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, horse riding, kayaking, pedal boats, golf in the trees, paintball, pottery and many other activities ...

The Church of Our Lady of the Castle

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Le four au bois     9.5 Futeau A Bellefontaine, a hamlet nestled in the heart of the Argonne Forest, Michel CLO welcomes you all year in his old home Argonne typical, fully restored.   - The four rooms, one suite... Located 9.2 km from Sainte-Menehould From 55 € to 65 € the double room

Aux portes des tumuli     9 Bussy-le-Château Located 20 km from Chalons-en-Champagne, Marie-claude, Regis and Hubert welcome you in their body independent and spacious farmhouse in the heart of the champagne chalky, in a friendly... Located 26 km from Sainte-Menehould 49 € the double room

Au gue de la vesle     9.2 Courtisols Colette and Gaëtan galichet welcome you to stay in guest rooms gue of vesle to Courtisols, 12 km from Châlons en Champagne, Epernay 40 km, 50 km from Reims, in the agricultural plain... Located 29 km from Sainte-Menehould 49 € the double room

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Gîte du Presbytère Beausite This house of character, a former Lorraine house all newly renovated, located at the edge of the village opens its windows on the forest. Its quiet environment and comfort to help you... Located 27 km from Sainte-Menehould From 250 € to 370 € per week

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Manoir De Maffrecourt     8 Maffrécourt Come and enjoy a unique experience at the Manoir De Maffrecourt... Soak into the comfort of the Manoir de Maffrecourt in the Champagne region, just minutes from the birth place of Dom... Located 6.2 km from Sainte-Menehould Room from 120 €

A L'orée Du Bois      7.2 Futeau ... Located 8.6 km from Sainte-Menehould Room from 139 €

Logis Le Tulipier      8 Vienne-le-Château The hotel lies in the heart of the Argonne forest, in peaceful and genuinely relaxing surroundings and offers an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers. The air-conditioned... Located 11.3 km from Sainte-Menehould Room from 81 €

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