There is a museum dedicated to him in the house where he was born - a beautiful 16th-century private mansion. Step into the famous poet's world, with documents, manuscripts, engravings, illustrations, art objects and also La Fontaine's study. You will also have a chance to admire the beautiful medieval remains as you follow the information signs along the trail. These include the imposing Door of St.
John, the well-preserved ramparts dotted with towers, and the old keep. The town is 50 km west of Reims and 85 km north-east of Paris. A fortress is established under the Carolingians and the city then depends on the county of Champagne. The theater of a decisive battle in during which the American army rejected a German counter-offensive, the city was also affected by the Battle of France in May The municipal territory borders the prestigious appellation of champagne vineyards of the Marne Valley and economic activity is prosperous industry, logistics.
A stage or a stay in the city allows to combine cultural tourism and discovery of a landscape hilly and green on the margins of the city. This show offers the discovery of a beautiful collection of raptors more than 30 species for about individuals and the medieval art of falconry, classified as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
Give Honour where Honour is due! Classified as a Historic Monument, labeled Maison des Illustres, the building is both a site of welcome, discovery and expression for those who want to get closer to the poet, his life and his work.
The house itself is remarkable, and everything is gathered there to discuss and understand how La Fontaine and its fables have taken such a place in French literary history. Open every day except Monday from 9. Free or guided tour. Admission: from 2. One continues with the remains of the medieval castle, a defensive enclosure which dominated the Marne and which constitutes an enclave in the city of more than 2. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm from October to February, from 9 am to 7 pm from March to May and from 9 am to 8 pm from June to September.
