In Sézanne, you can explore the town’s history and architecture and discover Champagne wine. A town trail leads through its history and heritage; the old centre features a variety of architectural styles and fountains. There is also a dedicated walking trail, the Limonière nature area, and visits for which it is important to check details or make an appointment in advance. This lets you plan your stay around the topics that interest you most, without combining the different offerings into a fixed itinerary.
Town history along the trail
The town trail “Au fil de l’histoire” takes you through Sézanne’s history and heritage, with 18 steles and information boards. The stops give your exploration of the town a historical focus and complement the architectural styles found in the old centre. The condition of individual boards may change; check the information on site during your visit.
Old town, church and mails
The historic centre includes cobbled streets and lanes, half-timbered houses, stone façades, fountains and old draw wells. The different surfaces and building types offer a variety of details to notice as you walk around. If you would like to enter individual buildings, check access in advance.
The Église Saint-Denis is a listed example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture. Its square tower is 42 metres high and is a distinctive architectural feature. As opening arrangements may change, check visiting options in advance.
The mails are another trace of the town’s history: they were medieval fortifications, were filled in during the 18th century and are now planted with lime trees. They form part of a tree-lined promenade. Here, you can trace the transformation from fortification to part of the promenade without confusing its former purpose with its present-day design.
Trail and nature area
The Sentier de la Limonière is 4.5 kilometres long and starts either in Sézanne or Vindey. These two possible starting points let you plan around your preferred departure point. Check trail conditions on site.
The Limonière nature area is a 97-hectare Natura 2000 forest site. Its documented features include ponds, acidic heathland and remarkable biodiversity. This gives it a different focus from the cobbled streets and historic architecture of the old centre. Follow the current nature conservation information when visiting.
Champagne wine and art
Champagne Pierre Pinard in Sézanne offers tours of the press, fermentation cellar and wine cellar, ending with a tasting. The visit therefore includes both stages related to winemaking and the tasting. Practical details may change; check them before your visit.
The old town of Sézanne is also home to sculptor Alain Choisnet’s gallery. It displays his bronze sculptures and offers personalised tours by appointment. Plan your visit in advance, as an appointment is required; appointment arrangements may change. Unlike the sights described as accessible in the public space, this visit is explicitly subject to an agreed appointment.
Discover more destinations
Saint-Chéron, Sillery, Damery, Fontaine-Sur-Ay, Mailly-Champagne, Bassuet, Brugny-Vaudancourt, Vertus
For the overview of the wider region: Marne.
