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L'Épine

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Marne

L'Épine - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Marne
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Village of the Marne, Grand Est region, L'Épine takes place a few kilometers from Chalons-en-Champagne and its many tourist attractions, not far from La Cheppe and Dampierre-au-Temple.

Mainly common agricultural, L'Épine has benefited over time from its geographical proximity to Chalons-en-Champagne, revealing in particular an architectural heritage of great interest.

Appreciated by visitors for its particular charm, as well as for its authenticity, the village still attracts a large number of tourists passing through the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityL'Épine
Postcode51460
Latitude48.9770070 (N 48° 58’ 37”)
Longitude4.4683980 (E 4° 28’ 6”)
Surface area30.51 km²
Population672 inhabitants
Density22 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChâlons-en-Champagne (8.8 km, 10 min)
Insee code51231
IntercommunalityCA de Châlons-en-Champagne
DepartmentMarne
TerritoryChampagne-Ardenne
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Courtisols4.3 km (6 min)
Saint-Étienne-au-Temple7.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Memmie7.5 km (8 min)
Châlons-en-Champagne8.6 km (10 min)
Dampierre-au-Temple10 km (12 min)
Compertrix11.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré11.3 km (11 min)
Tilloy-et-Bellay11.4 km (10 min)
Saint-Hilaire-au-Temple11.4 km (14 min)
Somme-Vesle11.8 km (11 min)
Marson12.2 km (13 min)
Sarry12.2 km (12 min)
La Cheppe12.6 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Built at the beginning of the 15th century, Notre-Dame Basilica is a Flamboyant Gothic building registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Also classified as an historic monument, it has long remained a major pilgrimage site in Champagne. Inspired by the cathedral of Toul, it reveals very beautiful gargoyles, as well as an interesting rood screen of the end of the 15th century. Inside, it is possible to admire a venerated Virgin of the fourteenth century, a seated Virgin of the fifteenth, a Saint Jacques wooden sixteenth, a beam of glory of the sixteenth or very beautiful stained glass windows of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Do not miss to appreciate the Stations of the Cross or the old wash house.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Every first Sunday of October, L'Épine organizes its famous flea market.

In September, place at the show of gastronomy and books, including a scholarship all collections.

The talent show is held every year at the end of November.

Photos

Notre-Dame Basilica of the spine and restaurant terrace
Notre-Dame Basilica of the spine and restaurant terrace
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
Basilica of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
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Eardrum of Our Lady of the Thorn (© I)
Eardrum of Our Lady of the Thorn (© I)
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Nave of Notre-Dame de l'Epine (© JE)
Nave of Notre-Dame de l'Epine (© JE)
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Jube of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
Jube of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
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Altar of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
Altar of Our Lady of the Thorn (© JE)
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Statue of Our Lady of Thorn (© JE)
Statue of Our Lady of Thorn (© JE)
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Stained Glass (© JE)
Stained Glass (© JE)
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Stained Glass (© JE)
Stained Glass (© JE)
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Stained Glass (© JE)
Stained Glass (© JE)
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Stained Glass (© JE)
Stained Glass (© JE)
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Weather

Thursday 18 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 19 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Circuit VTT-marked walking.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cellar tour and Grand Cru Champagne tasting
Local flavours0 € to 20 € Ambonnay (24 km)
Hot Air Balloon Flight in Champagne
Nature and the great outdoors260 € Taissy (39 km)
Skip-the-Line Ticket – Palace of Tau
Culture and education8 € Reims (44 km)
Discover Reims & The Vineyards in a Vintage 2CV Car – 75 mins
Entertainment45 € Reims (44 km)
Heritage Tour of Reims & Vineyard Visit in a Vintage 2CV Car – 2 hours
Entertainment60 € Reims (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From Châlons-en-Champagne to Vitry-le-François - the valley of the Marne
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate2:45Châlons-en-Champagne (9.1 km)
Discovery of the village of Ambonnay
Village visitEasy1:00Ambonnay (24 km)
Bouzy red and white coast
Cycling itineraryEasy4:40Bouzy (26 km)
Ornate Vouzy ride
Village visitEasy1:00Vouzy (27 km)
Vitryats hillsides
Cycling itineraryEasy3:05Vitry-le-François (29 km)

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