Gîtes Aube en Champagne

Discover Aube during your holidays

Aube is the department with the greatest concentration of stained glass. With more than 300 churches and 9,000 m² of listed ancient stained glass windows, it's the ideal destination for those who want to come and admire this religious heritage and the art of stained glass. During your holiday in Aube, your priority will be to visit Troyes, the medieval city of ten churches. In 2022, a unique venue will open its doors in Troyes. It will be entirely dedicated to the world of stained glass. The Cité du Vitrail will feature 6 permanent exhibition rooms, a study and research centre, educational workshops and 340 m² reserved for temporary exhibitions. Make the most of your Aube gîte to discover the Musée de la Résistance. It is located in the commune of Mussy-sur-Seine and tells the story of the Mussy-Grancey maquis, also known as the Montcalm maquis. It's the only museum of its kind in the Grand-Est region, and the only one to be awarded the French Resistance Museum label! Here you can admire a wide range of collections built up by members of the Resistance and their families. On the borders of Aube, Marne and Haute-Marne, discover the region of the great Champagne lakes. It is home to a unique architectural treasure trove of pretty timber-framed churches dotted along its charming country roads. In the heart of the Pays du Der, around Lac du Der-Chantecoq, you'll admire around ten churches and one chapel, all built in timber-framed style. Most of these churches were built between the 15th and 18th centuries and are listed as Historic Monuments. These constructions highlight the ingenious work of the builders of the time. All they had was wood and cob! During your holiday in the Aube, be sure to take the Route des églises à pans de bois de Champagne. This beautiful route, between Der and the Orient Forest, is dotted with lakes and ponds, and will take you to the religious buildings of Lentilles, Drosnay, Bailly-le-Franc, Outines, Châtillon-sur-Broué, Longsols, Mathaux, Morembert, Saint-Léger-sous-Margerie, Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement and Soulaines-Dhuys. A superb tour in prospect!

Activities to do in Aube

Aube is a unique landscape of vineyards, forests and green hills. It's a true haven of nature, ideal for recharging your batteries. Take advantage of your stay in Aube to go on some great walks, visit farms and discover local produce. Aube is the birthplace of the famous golden, sparkling wine known as Champagne. Follow the 220-kilometre Champagne Trail from your gîte and meet the winegrowers who have been awarded the Vignobles & Découvertes label. They'll be delighted to show you around their cellars and offer you a tasting session! For fun and sporting activities for the whole family or just a few friends, visit the Nigloland theme park. A change of scenery is guaranteed at this park, which attaches great importance to its environmental impact. It's one of the best parks in France and Europe. You'll find 40 attractions in 4 immersive worlds. A new attraction is added every year, and 2022 will be no exception! During your holiday in Aube, shopping fans will be delighted... Troyes was the birthplace of the "Magasins d'usines et de négoce" (factory and trade shops) in the 1960s. These outlet centres, with over 200 shops, have acquired a great reputation and thousands of visitors from all over the region flock here to get in on the bargains! Finally, make the most of your stay in your gîte to discover the specialities of the region. Food lovers will be impressed by the gastronomy of the Aube, with its quality produce and wide variety of specialities. As an aperitif, a glass of Champagne is a must. You'll then have to choose between the famous Brienne-le-Château sauerkraut and the genuine andouillette from Troyes, for example. At the end of the meal, savour the Chaource cheese and the refined desserts from Maison Caffet. You'll also find that champagne is the perfect accompaniment to Aube cuisine. Discover other delicate wines such as Rosé des Riceys or sparkling cider from the Pays d'Othe. And to digest a hearty meal, why not try a good Troyes sloe? Between nature, discovery and gastronomy, your stay in Aube will be one to remember!