Weekend in the Haut-Marnais
Atouts principaux du voyage
- Une immersion unique dans l’art de la vannerie
- Parcourez en petit train les remparts de Langres
- Une démonstration de tir à l’arquebuse à Langres, suivie d'un apéro avec des produits du terroir
- Le Château du Grand Jardin et son parc classé
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Weekend discovery in the Haut-Marnais: heritage, crafts and traditions
Our ATC Routes du Monde volunteers located in Metz offer you an exceptional weekend to discover the Haut-Marnais region, an area rich in history, know-how and unspoilt landscapes. From Fayl-Billot, the basket-making capital, to Langres, a fortified town with a remarkable heritage, via the sumptuous Renaissance gardens of Joinville, this stay combines culture, craftsmanship and local gastronomy.
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Immerse yourself in the art of basketry at Fayl-Billot
Your escapade begins in Fayl-Billot, a mecca for basketry in France. You'll attend a demonstration by a professional basket-maker and discover the fascinating history of this ancestral craft at the Maison de la Vannerie. A captivating visit that highlights a know-how still very much alive.
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Langres: an exceptional fortified town
Continue your stay in Langres, ranked among France's most beautiful fortified towns. Comfortably seated in a little tourist train, you'll criss-cross the 3 km of ramparts and discover the town's architectural treasures. The tour ends with a harquebus firing demonstration and a tasting of local specialties, including the famous Langres cheese.
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Joinville and its Renaissance jewel
The next day, head to Joinville for a visit to the Château du Grand Jardin, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance. Its park, listed as a "Jardin Remarquable", offers a stroll through geometric parterres, orchards and landscaped walkways, reflecting the elegance and refinement of the period.
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Dive into the history of metallurgy
Cap off your stay with a visit to Métallurgic Park, the first interpretation center dedicated to the foundry industry. Located in the Blaise Valley, this historic site plunges you into the fascinating world of blast furnaces and artistic casting, testimony to the region's thriving industrial past.
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