Wassy

Wassy

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TownWassyAttancourt at 3.4 km (4 min)
Insee code52550Montreuil-sur-Blaise at 3.6 km (8 min)
Postcode52130Vaux-sur-Blaise at 4.3 km (6 min)
Latitude48.4995080Rachecourt-Suzémont at 6 km (7 min)
Longitude4.9487530Bailly-aux-Forges at 6.2 km (12 min)
Surface33.82 km²Doulevant-le-Petit at 7.4 km (9 min)
Population3113 inhabitantsFays at 7.5 km (9 min)
Density92 inhabitants/km²Voillecomte at 7.5 km (8 min)
National labelLouvemont at 8 km (16 min)
Chief townChaumont (at 59 km, 60 min)Ville-en-Blaisois at 8.3 km (9 min)
DepartmentHaute-MarneGuindrecourt-aux-Ormes at 8.3 km (10 min)
RegionChampagne-ArdenneSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING
  • Museum of the Barn Wassy:
  • The museum is located on the exact location of the massacre. Founded in 1980, the memorial tells the story of the Protestant community of Wassy since 1562 and wars of national religion. A permanent exhibition and display cases are a significant number of items such as bibles, engravings, medals, portraits. Video editing in four languages.
  • For the visits come to the Tourist Office. Information +33 3 25 07 64 47.
  • Romanesque church from the mid-twelfth.
  • Astronomical Clock Alexandre François Pernot. Artisan locksmith, it will take 31 years (1800/1831) to make this work. It states, among other things, the hours, days of the week, the solar cycle, seasons, sunrise and sunset and the signs of the zodiac. Visible at the Town Hall.
  • Bust of Camille Claudel sculpted by Bismarck who has resided Wassy. Visible at the Town Hall.
  • Room Ménissier: decoration of the chapel ceiling painted by Joseph Constant Ménissier 1840.
  • Hospital Chapel: paintings of Charles Borromeo, painted by Joseph Constant Ménissier.
  • Dyke Wassy: Leschères of the tank fed the channel of the Blaise that allowed the transport of goods up to Saint-Dizier. Surrounded by greenery, the place is ideal for swimming, fishing and walking (hiking).

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Carnival and Parade: 1st Sunday after Easter.
  • Wassy follies: the weekend of Pentecost.
  • Festival of watercolor: in May in even years.
  • Heritage Days: the third weekend of September: open many sites.
  • Exhibition of old postcard: the third weekend of October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Metallurgic Park Dommartin-le-Franc: Interpretation Centre around the blast furnace in the middle of the nineteenth century, included in the inventory of historical monuments that evokes the history of metallurgy to the present.
  • Chateau-sur-Blaise Cirey home to the little theater of Voltaire.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Bicycle hire around Der LakeNature and the outdoorsFrom 6.50 € to 25 €Giffaumont-Champaubert (15.7 km)
Sailing trip on Der LakeNature and the outdoorsFrom 5 € to 7 €Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement (19.1 km)
Vine and Wine Museum (for groups)Local flavours3.50 €Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (28 km)

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PHOTOS
The Blaise
 
Church of Our Lady's Nativity in
Church and suburb
  
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WEATHER
Saturday 18 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
RESTAURANTS 
Brasserie de la Gare (Hôtel Lamartine**)  
7.5
Saint-Dizier
In the heart of Saint Dizier, 300 meters from the train station, Brasserie de la Gare offers a cuisine blending French specialties and international influences. You will enjoy a variety...
Located 15.7 km from Wassy28 € per person 
Campanile Saint-Dizier  
7.4
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Saint-Dizier
Do you remember the ice Miko? Yes! Those we tasted in the theaters. Did you know that Saint-Dizier is the birthplace of the delicious ice cream from our childhood. The old site that...
Located 16.6 km from Wassy19 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'Hôtes du Gros Chêne    
9.8
Frampas
At the gates of Lake der Anne-Marie and Didier warmly welcome you into their family home dating back to 1860. You'll be seduced by the charm of the rooms, which aspires to peace and...
Located 9.6 km from Wassy60 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes la Roselière    
9.1
Giffaumont-Champaubert
In the village center, just steps from the lake, 3 comfort rooms 3 ears Gîtes de France. Quiet and lovely flowered - Terrace - restaurants nearby.
Located 15.6 km from Wassy60 € the double room 
Chambre d'hôtes l'Etang-tilleul    
9.6
Giffaumont-Champaubert
Pleasant guest walk-in, the center of a beautiful park overlooking pond and river. Large south facing terrace facing the lake. For relaxing moments after your walks around the lake...
Located 16.2 km from Wassy57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les der'vertes
Giffaumont-Champaubert
Champagne style home with wooded and private fishing pond closed, the heart of a flower village, tourism on the shores of Lac du Der-Chantecoq. Located 300 m from the lake dikes you...
Located 15.6 km from WassyFrom 580 € to 750 € per week 
Les der'vertes
Giffaumont-Champaubert
Champagne-style house, with land and pool, private fishing ended in the middle of a flowered village, tourism on the shores of Lac du Der-Chantecoq. Located 300 m from the lake dikes...
Located 15.6 km from WassyFrom 390 € to 480 € per week 
Le logis du der  
9
Giffaumont-Champaubert
At the foot of the magnificent lake der large pavilion with nine or more additional option on the floor, outside: 1500 m² terrain with closed garden of 1000 m² and 350 m² of private...
Located 15.7 km from WassyFrom 290 € to 590 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Municipal Les Rives de Marne    
8.4
Vouécourt
Beautiful camping, quiet, shaded, in the valley of the Marne. In the middle of a small village. Edge of the Marne. Note: work to establish a new building Sanitary facilities with accessibility...
Located 29 km from Wassy11 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Restaurant de l'Isle    
8.5
Montier-en-Der
Hôtel Restaurant de l’Isle is just 300 metres from the historical Montier-en-Der Abbey. It offers a restaurant and air-conditioned rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Each room has...
Located 13.5 km from WassyRoom from 55 €
Auberge du Cheval Blanc     
8.4
Chamouilley
The Auberge du Cheval Blanc is located in the village of Chamouilley. It features a restaurant that serves traditional French dishes, a bar and free Wi-Fi access. All of the rooms at...
Located 13.7 km from WassyRoom from 38 €
Balladins Saint Dizier     
8.9
Saint-Dizier
Located in Saint-Dizier of the Champagne-Ardenne Region, Balladins Saint Dizier offers free Wi-Fi access in the entire hotel and air-conditioning. The Lake Der-Chantecoq is just a 20-minute...
Located 13.8 km from WassyRoom from 50 €

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