A turnkey trip for groups of 20 people or more
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Full board
- Flexible trip
- Senior groups
- Associations and clubs
- Companies and seminars
Itinerary map
Trip description
In the south of Champagne, the Aube combines vineyards, medieval heritage and large lakes. From the Alba Hôtel du Lac d’Orient, at the heart of the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park, discover Troyes and its half-timbered houses, Essoyes, Renoir’s village, Clairvaux Abbey, Chaource cheese and the champagne cellars of the Côte des Bar.
Themed days of the tour
Trip can be tailored to your wishes and budget
Arrival late in the day at the Alba Hôtel du Lac d’Orient***.
Check-in.
Welcome drink and presentation of the stay.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Departure for the Château de Vaux, one of the most majestic castles in the Aube. The visit of this remarkable residence takes the form of a fun investigation inspired by the Enquêtes de Vidocq.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit to the Musée Napoléon, housed in the former royal military school of Brienne-le-Château.
Continue to the Lac d’Amance, an exceptional bird-watching site.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Departure for Troyes, the former historic capital of Champagne.
Guided tour of the historic centre: half-timbered houses, the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, the nine churches and the Maison de l’Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière.
Lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, discovery of Essoyes, the village of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Visit to the Renoir cultural centre, the family home and the painter’s studio.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Departure for Bar-sur-Seine. Visit to the Commanderie templière d’Avalleur, a remarkable historic site bearing witness to the presence of the Knights Templar in Champagne.
Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit to a traditional biscuit maker in Maizières-la-Grande-Paroisse, with a tasting of the famous “petits maizièrons”.
Continue to Romilly-sur-Seine to visit the Espace Vivant de la Bonneterie.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
In the morning, free time for a stroll in Mesnil-Saint-Père and discovery of the landscapes of the Lac d’Orient.
Option to board the Bateau Ivre for a commented cruise on the lake.
Lunch at the hotel.
Free afternoon to enjoy the village or the hotel’s wellness area: heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and solarium.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Visit to the Moulin des Dosches, a faithfully reconstructed post mill, similar to the mills found in the Aube in the 18th century.
Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, discovery of the Abbaye de Clairvaux, founded in 1115 by Saint Bernard, a major site in French monastic history.
Tasting of regional products.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Departure for Chaource. Visit to the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and discovery of its famous 16th-century Entombment.
Continue to a cheese dairy to discover how Chaource cheese is made.
Lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit to the Cristallerie Royale de Bayel, tracing the history of glass and crystal.
Then discovery of the Champagne vineyards, with a visit and tasting at a Champagne cellar.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and departure.
Included services
- Welcome drink
- Full board
- Accommodation based on a double room
- Tours and excursions
- Guide
- 1 free place for 20 paying people (driver or guide)
Accommodation: ALBA HÔTEL DU LAC D’ORIENT
Located in Mesnil-Saint-Père, in the heart of the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park and right next to the lake, the Alba Hôtel du Lac d’Orient offers 60 comfortable, ground-floor rooms set in peaceful, leafy surroundings. The hotel features a restaurant, a heated indoor swimming pool and a wellness area with a sauna and jacuzzi. An ideal choice for groups wishing to explore the region and enjoy outdoor activities and the…
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FAQ
This all-inclusive stay can be booked for 2 to 8 days. The detailed programme offers 8 days: you choose the ones that interest you, depending on the length of your stay.
The group stays at the establishment offering this tour, in Mesnil-Saint-Père, 25 km from Troyes, in double rooms on a full-board basis. It has 60 rooms, including 3 adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
Yes, the establishment has a free private car park accessible to coaches.
The price depends on the season, the length chosen and the number of participants. Request a free quote from the hotel using the form on this page: it will reply within 48 hours, with no intermediary or commission. One free place is offered for every 20 paying people (driver or guide).
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