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Montgueux
Ten kilometres away from Troyes, the hill of Montgueux is famous for its vines that produce the famous “wine of the kings”, and it is a perfect place to grow Chardonnay grape.
Welcome to Montgueux!
At an altitude of 268 metres, the village of Montgueux offers a magnificent (almost) 360° panoramic view over Troyes and the Aube department countryside. Stroll through its peaceful streets, admire its diversified landscapes and promising horizons, enjoy the tranquillity, inhale the intoxicating scents of its lush greenery… Although today, the atmosphere may seem peaceful, over the centuries, these lands have been the scene of battles and extraordinary, tragic but astonishing events that have probably even changed the course of history.
Are you ready to discover this fascinating place through the riddles of this game?
Enjoy your discovery walk and pay close attention to the details… You can do it!
Admire the view over the Seine valley and the first vines, which you will see again and again along the way. The presence of vines in this area is due to subsoils made up of 90 million-year-old chalk and flint.
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Did you know?
Every two seconds, a bottle of champagne is opened in the world
Continue your discovery of Montgueux with a look at the different stages in the vineyard…
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
Picture : © Cottonbro Studio – Pexels
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Here, in 1878, 2 foreign apprentices spent 2 years learning about vine growing at the famous Clos Sainte Sophie from Charles Baltet (a renowned nurseryman from Troyes).
On their return to their homeland, they grew the Chardonnay plants they brought back, which today form the basis of their country’s main vineyard.
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The church has a rectangular layout, without a transept, but with one original feature: the design of its vaults. The combination of ogives, liernes, tiercerons and ribs creates five different types of vault in the church.
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Well done!
This is the end of the walk. The Troyes La Champagne Tourism
Website has more information about the village : ICI
A leaflet entitled “Montgueux, champagne at the gateway to Troyes”: ICI
gpx files with all the walks in the area : ICI
And much more to discove…
Do not hesitate to play the other games in the other villages of Troyes La Champagne, where you may discover some of the most beautiful keys to our “little” heritage. See you soon!
See you soon!
