Sillery brings together several very different reasons to visit: church history, remembrance of the battles of the First World War, environmental education, canoe trips and a visit to a winery. Local attractions range from quiet places of remembrance to activities on the water. If you are considering Sillery as a destination, you can first decide whether cultural and memorial sites, nature-related activities or a specific activity will shape your stay. The following places and experiences each offer a different focus, from self-guided visits to visits arranged in advance.
Church History and Art Deco Heritage
The first church in Sillery was built in the Middle Ages, around the year 1100. At Saint-RĂ©mi Church, visitors can see the restored communion-rail door, which was reinstalled in 2011 and is part of the Art Deco heritage of the reconstruction. This brings two distinct historical reference points into the cultural picture of Sillery: its early church history and a specific restored feature from its Art Deco heritage. The object and its date make the Art Deco connection tangible in a single architectural feature.
The National Necropolis of Sillery
Another key site is the National Necropolis of Sillery. It contains the remains of nearly 12,000 French soldiers who died in the battles to defend Reims between September 1914 and autumn 1918. Other features within the memorial site commemorate different aspects of remembrance: a monument is dedicated to the soldiers of the 97th Territorial Infantry Division who died in the battles of Sillery on 19 and 20 October 1915; a mausoleum chapel is dedicated to soldiers without graves from the Champagne battles of 1914 to 1918. Thus, the memorial brings together remembrance of the defence of Reims, a specifically named unit and soldiers without graves. The necropolis can be visited year-round on a self-guided basis. Check the latest visitor information before travelling.
Environmental Education and Activities on the Water
At Jardin Sauvage, environmental education is the main focus, with a variety of features: ponds, a bread oven, beehives, observation opportunities, hedges and woodland plots. This mix of water, beekeeping, observation and wooded areas offers different ways to explore the garden. Jardin Sauvage also hosts family events and open days; check the dates before your visit.
Sillery offers two different ways to enjoy an activity on the water. Sillery Champagne Canoë Kayak offers canoeing on the Vesle and the canal. Trips on the Vesle last between two and six hours, giving you a specific time frame for planning. Canal trips take place in the heart of Sillery. Your choice therefore depends on whether you prefer a trip with a clearly specified duration or a canal outing in the heart of Sillery. Check the latest operating details before travelling.
A Planned Visit to a Winery
Champagne Collin-Guillaume invites you to discover the winery at 3 rue de la Vesle, 51500 Sillery. Arrange visits with the winery in advance. This makes a winery visit something to plan deliberately as part of your stay.
Discover more destinations: Brugny-Vaudancourt, Clamanges, Rilly-La-Montagne, Châtillon-Sur-Marne, Bouzy, Écollemont, Bassuet, Vert-Toulon.
For the regional travel overview: Marne.
