Open de France – Sail & more!

The Open de France from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May (holiday in Frankreich - Fete de la Victoire) not only invites you to regatta sailing, the environment is so diverse that you can plan a few days here.

With May 1st being a public holiday in Germany, there are good opportunities to explore the area with just a few vacation days.

With seineThis is the huge regional natural park Foret d'Orient Department Aube an oasis of green and blue to be enjoyed to the fullest. Water is everywhere there. And with good reason, because in this land of streams and ponds three large artificial lakes have been created, of which Lac'Orient is the largest with 2.500 hectares of water.

Despite the proximity to the quirlIn Paris, the Aube en Champagne region is an insider tip for natural and slow discoveries.

Explore the Aube in a relaxing way
From the banks of the Seine to the large lakes, from the regional nature park Forêt d'Orient to the vineyards of Champagne - the Aube is criss-crossed with varied cycling routes. What should be particularly highlighted is the high number of green routes in the department, which are only reserved for cyclists. In 2021, we worked diligently on the expansion so that you can Orient Lake circumnavigate and reach the beaches of Lusigny, Mesnil-St-Père and Géraudot. At Essoyes you can explore the land of Renoir.

Champagne Tourist Route
The Aube brings a golden, sparkling wine whose name stands for a festival: champagne. Loads over 220 kilometers the Champagne Tourist Route invite you to meet the 50 or so winegrowers with the “Vignobles & Découvertes” seal of quality who gerne open the door to her wine cellar

Calm by and on the water
The lake district in the Forêt d'Orient regional nature park is the center of water activities in the Aube. If you want to sunbathe on the beach, you don't have to drive to the sea. Those who prefer to be active and educational can explore the three lakes with an area of ​​5000 hectares by kayak, stand-up paddle, catamaran or kite surfer.

 
A weekend in all comfort
On the course of the Seine and not too far from Paris, the Aube offers a perfect universe for relaxing mini-vacations. The provincial town of Nogent-sur-Seine, home of Camille Claudel and the surrounding area are perfect for leisurely exploration. The program is characterized by culture, gastronomic experiences and lots of nature. In Marnay-sur-Seine, a botanical garden is laid out on over two hectares and with around 3000 plant species, this biotope has secured the Label „Remarkable garden“.

More inspiration for the insider tip "Aube en Champagne" under
www.aube-champagne.com/

Manuela Libor