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AUBE: CHAMPAGNE WINE AND MEDIEVAL HERITAGE TOWN COMPLETE

Champagne sparkles golden, medieval half-timbering radiates warmth, vine rows stretch on. Aube is refinement and elegance.

≈ 10
Days
304
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Wander Troyes' half-timbered lanes, taste chaource, follow the champagne route through Essoyes, Bar-sur-Seine and Les Riceys, visit Clairvaux abbey. Aube, champagne and medieval heritage.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Troyes

cathedral medieval timber charm

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5 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
Old town (half-timbered houses).
2
Church with entombment.
3
Cheese shop.
4
Renoir's village.
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Activities

→
Shopping in factory outlets.
→
Chaource AOC cheese tasting.
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Next stop
Distance: 34.9 km
Travel time: 1h10
2
Day

Chaource

cheese village cream glow

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Studios and house of the painter.
2
Saint-Étienne Church.
3
Three Renaissance churches.
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Activities

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Gastronomic route.
→
Champagne tourist route.
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Next stop
Distance: 31.7 km
Travel time: 1h03
3
Day

Essoyes

wine tradition vineyard village

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4 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Clairvaux Abbey (former prison).
2
Napoleon Museum (military school).
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Activities

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Champagne vineyards (Côte des Bar).
→
Tastings.
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Next stop
Distance: 14.3 km
Travel time: 29min
4
Day

Bar Sur Seine

river town anchor charm

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Natural park of the forêt d'Orient.
2
Lakes.
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Activities

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Rosé des Riceys tasting (unique AOC).
→
Discovery of Cistercian heritage.
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Next stop
Distance: 17.4 km
Travel time: 35min
5
Day

Les Riceys

wine region crown vintage

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Heritage house.
2
Vineyards.
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Activities

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Forest.
→
Lake of the forêt d'Orient nearby.
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Next stop
Distance: 46 km
Travel time: 1h32
6
Day

Clairvaux

monastery heritage stone sacred

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5 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Clairvaux Abbey (former prison).
2
Museum.
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Activities

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Windsurfing.
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Bird watching.
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Next stop
Distance: 43.1 km
Travel time: 1h26
7
Day

Brienne Le Chateau

fortress town crown stone

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Napoleon Museum (military school).
2
Castle.
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Activities

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Hiking along the Seine.
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Swimming.
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Next stop
Distance: 31.7 km
Travel time: 1h03
8
Day

Lusigny Sur Barse

lake village anchor water

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3 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Natural park of the forêt d'Orient.
2
Lakes.
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Activities

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Sailing.
→
Windsurfing.
→
Bird watching.
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Next stop
Distance: 84.7 km
Travel time: 1h25
9
Day

Villenauxe La Grande

village charm stone tradition

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Church.
2
Heritage house.
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Activities

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Hiking along the Seine.
→
Fishing.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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