Cuchery is located in the Vallée de la Marne near the confluence of the two small streams Rus de Belval and Rus de la Fréverge. The village can be explored through several specific interests: winemaking in the Marne Valley, the architectural and local history of the Église Saint-Maurice, and walks and a named viewpoint. If you are considering an overnight stay in Cuchery, these themes can help you tailor your visit to culture, scenery or Champagne traditions.
Champagne traditions and visits by reservation
One link to Champagne is the family history behind Champagne Mathieu-Nicolas SCEV Moussé. The family has grown grapevines in the Marne Valley since the first generation of winemakers; a member of that generation was born in 1629. The estate covers 4.8 hectares spread across five villages. Champagne Mathieu-Nicolas currently receives visitors at the estate occasionally and by reservation, and offers cellar tours. Plan to make a reservation for this activity.
Église Saint-Maurice and local history
The listed Église Saint-Maurice dates from the 12th and 15th centuries and combines Romanesque and Gothic features. Cuchery was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1776. The church was partially destroyed during the First World War, from 1914 to 1918. It was faithfully rebuilt under the law of April 17, 1919, under the direction of architects Bernard Haubold, Adolphe Prost and Armand Guéritte. Another historical event concerns the Marian altar: resistance fighters used it during the 1870 war. For those interested in architecture, the combination of the two styles is a clear highlight.
Walks, views and picnics
You can walk along hiking trails in Cuchery. A specific scenic destination is the Croix du Ballai, a viewpoint at an altitude of 217 metres. Walking trails and the viewpoint appeal to different interests: one is an activity on foot, while the other is a named destination in the landscape. The Parc naturel régional de la Montagne de Reims has hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails for exploring the park. So, in addition to walks, cycling and mountain biking are also options for regional activities. There are picnic facilities in Cuchery for a break.
Orcourt and art during the festival period
The hamlet of Orcourt is 800 metres from Cuchery. A 2021 tourist guide highlights its planting and notes that it has nearly 200 varieties of roses. A time-limited example of art was the Vign’Art 2026 festival, which ran from May 22 to September 27: during the festival period, Antonin Martineau’s large wooden artwork “En Face” was on display in Cuchery. The installation was part of a walk featuring artistic discoveries.
When planning your visit, it is useful to distinguish between these offerings: “En Face” was part of the 2026 festival period; visits to the estate take place occasionally and by reservation. The church, landscape and winemaking each offer their own points of interest, so you can choose what to explore in Cuchery according to what matters for your stay.
Discover more destinations: Connantre, Vandières, Avize, Villeneuve-la-Lionne, Dommartin-Varimont, Giffaumont-Champaubert, Les Mesneux, Witry-Lès-Reims
For the overview of the wider area: Marne.
