The Lac du Der, a real inland sea
The largest artificial lake in Europe, Lac du Der is an exceptional natural site with many sport and cultural events, most of them free. More than 250 km of marked trails will offer you unforgettable walk or bike rides. You will have fun with tree climbing, windsurfing or paddle boarding. You can admire the flight of tens of thousands of common cranes and all the local fauna. You can also lay down on the sand bech in summer, as if you were at the sea!
Have fun at Giffaumont casino and enjoy one of many excellent restaurants in the area. Le Der is the flagship of Champagne tourism, a site not to be missed!
Passionated about local natural sites and history, Philippe is offering tour for all public, looking for authenticity, emotions and intimacy.
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The sparkling region!
190 km away from Paris, Vitry-en-Perthois is close to many interesting tourist sites!
From Reims Cathedral to Verdun, discover our region:
REIMS: 80 km
Discover the world capital of champagne! You can visit the longest cellars and taste the most prestigious cuvées, from Krug to Veuve Clicquot via Ruinart. You can also walk in the footsteps of the kings of France by entering the most beautiful cathedral in the country. A visit to the Tau Palace or a shopping session on rue de Vesle can complete your stay in Reims!
COLOMBEY: 80 km
It is in Haute-Marne, in Colombey-les-deux-Eglises, that you can visit the General de Gaulle memorial. The imprint of man, the memory of a hero and the history of the French: you will discover La Boisserie, the family residence of De Gaulle, and the imposing Croix de Lorraine. More than a simple museum, it is an appointment with the history of the XXth century and the intimacy of the man of June 18th.
VERDUN: 90 km
NIGLOLAND: 65 km
“This Memorial was built by the survivors of Verdun, in memory of their fellow fighters who lost their life. The writer Maurice Genevoix best describes the historical character of this renovated and modern museum site.
A great amusement park for the whole family! Located in Dolancourt in Aube, Nigloland was recently voted 3rd best amusement park in Europe!