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15. Châlons-en-Champagne to La Chaussée-sur-Marne

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From the landscapes on the banks of the Marne to the expanses of cereal crops alternating barley, soft wheat and malt, walk while discovering a diversified heritage.
After discovering the rich heritage of Châlons-en-Champagne you take the right bank of the Marne, as the monks of Luxeuil probably did when they went to visit their brothers in Brie. Throughout this stage, the Marne, partly channelled, still retains its marshy areas, preserved natural spaces, which you will discover. Champagne-Ardenne is the third largest cereal-producing region in France, as the vast agricultural areas you will cross testify.


2 points of interest

  • Panoramic

    Marne Lateral Canal

    The Marne Lateral Canal is part of a vast network of canals linking the North Sea to the Mediterranean and the English Channel.
    It is 67 km long and has 15 locks. Its construction dates from the first half of the 19th century.
    A few barges still use this canal, which is mainly used for pleasure boating.
    More information Wikipedia
  • Tourist

    The churches of Mutigny and La-Chaussée-sur-Marne

    The commune of La Chaussée-sur-Marne is made up of two communes, Mutigny and Coulmier.
    The church of Saint-Martin de Mutigny dates from the 15th century.
    The church Saint-Pierre de Coulmier dates from the 12th century. It is in Romanesque style in chalk stone, with a polygonal chevet of Rhenish inspiration and an octagonal bell tower, classified as a Historic Monument since 1930. Today desecrated, it has become a concert and exhibition hall.

Description

This route follows the Via Francigena and the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago with red and white markings.
The Marne Departmental Council has installed signposts along the route.
Leaving the Saint-Etienne Cathedral on your left, you will cross the side canal to the Marne.
  1. When you reach the Marne bridge, turn left and follow the river.
  2. After following the Marne for 4,600 m, turn left and then right to avoid the flood zones along the Marne.
  3. Cross the D80 and go round the ponds and follow the right bank of the Marne again.
  4. Leave the banks of the Marne in the direction of Chepy.
  5. Take the first track on the right
  6. Turn left then follow the side canal to the Marne river.
  7. Cross the D280 then go around the ponds and follow the canal on your left.
  8. At the Pogny bridge, turn right onto the D54 for 500 m.
  9. Turn left towards the sports ground then follow the Marne river.
  10. Turn left in the direction of Mutigny-La-Chaussée-sur-Marne
  • Departure : Saint-Étienne Cathedral, Place Saint-Étienne, 51 000 Châlons-en-Champagne
  • Arrival : Saint-Pierre de Coulmiers Church, 3 rue Hyppolyte Faure, 51 240 La-Chaussée-sur-Marne
  • Towns crossed : Grand Est

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