At 33 metres tall, the statue of Pope Urban II is a striking landmark in Châtillon-Sur-Marne. In 2026, the statue grounds are freely accessible around the clock; check access before your trip. The site stands on a promontory in the Marne Valley. Historic buildings, wine visits and hiking trails offer different ways to shape your stay. If you are looking for accommodation, you can decide what matters most to you: wine, outdoor activities or architectural history.
Historic Buildings
The main construction phase of the Prieuré de Binson dates from the 12th century. Its chapel was classified as a historic monument by a decree dated January 5, 1922. The 12th century refers to the construction phase of the priory; the 1922 decree concerns the chapel’s classification. The construction date and heritage status are therefore two distinct historical aspects.
The 17th-century building of the former Bailliage court preserves, among other features, a stone staircase and the fireplace in the great hall. While the Prieuré de Binson is notable for its construction phase and heritage status, the former courthouse is distinguished by its preserved interior features.
Wine Visits with Different Focuses
Champagne Charlier & Fils offers cellar tours and tastings at 4, rue des Pervenches, 51700 Châtillon-sur-Marne. During a visit, you pass through a foudrerie containing 57 large casks. The term “foudrerie” refers to an area with large casks and helps explain the focus of this part of the cellar tour.
The Champagne Bouquet estate and vineyards are located in Châtillon-Sur-Marne, in the heart of the Marne Valley. The vineyards lie on clay- and limestone-rich slopes and are planted mainly with Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Champagne Bouquet invites you to book a visit, tasting or meal at the estate, at 3 rue du Coteau, 51700 Châtillon-sur-Marne; reservations are recommended.
A practical difference to bear in mind when planning: Charlier offers cellar tours and tastings, while a meal is also an option at Bouquet.
Hiking Trails and Getting Your Bearings
Châtillon-Sur-Marne stands on a promontory in the Marne Valley; a hiking trail through the town leads to the slopes covered with vines. The PR loop around Châtillon-Sur-Marne is 8 kilometres long. The tourist route through the Marne Valley passes through Châtillon-Sur-Marne, and the town is about 5 kilometres from the Véloroute. These details relate to different planning questions: the length of a loop, a route to the vineyard slopes and the approximate distance to the Véloroute. The 8 kilometres refer to the PR loop; the approximately 5 kilometres refer to the distance from the Véloroute.
Discover more destinations: Fagnières, Hermonville, Saint-Martin-Sur-Le-Pré, Isles-Sur-Suippe, Moiremont, Gravelines, Cumières, Chigny-Les-Roses.
For the broader travel overview: Marne.
