What to do in the Aube department?
Your stay in Aube at Le Val Moret hotel, near Troyes in Champagne is the perfect opportunity to explore a region with a rich culinary, winemaking and tourist heritage. This is a life-size playground which offers a lot of possibilities for activities to share with friends or family during your wellness stays or weekends.
Visit the Aube department when staying at Le Val Moret
A stay at Le Val Moret in Aube in the Champagne region opens endless tourist options. Between oenology, architecture, cultural activities, nature, sports pleasure, Aube unveils its multiple forms.
Wine tourism, cellar visits and tastings
Set off to explore the sparkling vineyards of Côte des Bar in the Champagne region and follow the Champagne Tourist Route (Route Touristique du Champagne) that will take you on a journey to meet small producers or great champagne houses. Deeply passionate about the production of the famous beverage, they will explain its secrets during a tasting session.
On your wine roadmap, do not miss Rosé des Riceys vineyard, a prestigious wine production unique in Champagne, as well as Coteaux Champenois. Burgundy is within a short distance, so extend your wine journey to the Chablis and Tonnerre vineyards.
Hikes and walks: walking in nature and slow tourism
If you are longing for slow tourism, you will find true contentment with hiking trails in nature which are a good opportunity to explore the region in complete peace of mind. Check out the hiking trails that were mapped from the 3-star hotel Le Val Moret. We also offer electric bikes rental to travel around and go round the big lakes of Forêt d’Orient to get some fresh air: Mesnil-Saint-Père, Géraudot, Dienville…Whether you are an experienced cyclist or an enthusiastic amateur, our region is full of amazing bike trails for all levels. Surrounded by stunning and preserved nature, Le Val Moret is nestled in its unspoilt setting, ideal for cycling with varied courses criss-crossing winding valleys, majestic forests and quiet rivers.
Become explorers and observers: Géraudot Park House (maison du Parc de Géraudot) is the starting point of many outdoor activities: ornithological station, open spaces for wildlife observation. Open your eyes wide and listen up. Overlooking a small village of the Champagne region, Dosches windmill (Moulin de Dosches) is a must see of the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park. It offers a complete immersion to its visitors in a multifaceted park, highlighting the transmission of forgotten knowledge and preservation of biodiversity. Hedge maze or production of flour will delight young and old alike!
Your stay at Le Val Moret is the perfect opportunity to witness breathtaking landscapes, which are always a great source of food inspiration. Life is good at the Pays d’Othe with its panorama of orchards that stretches out of sight. Why not try out a bowl of cider with Chaource cheese, appreciated for its melting texture, or Champ-sur-Barse farm cheese, hand-ladled into moulds and served with many variations in flavours. The Lac du Der is an artificial lake with a holiday feel thanks to its many fun activities and walking trails for wandering around.
Sports & leisure
Are you a sports activities and thrills enthusiast? The Aube department is full of potential to entertain young and old. Indulge in various water activities: windsurfing, jet ski, stand-up paddle... Bike or mountain bike lovers will have lots of fun in the Champagne region with the “green path” around the lakes of Forêt d’Orient or vineyard trails.
Would you like to learn about the art of golf? Just try the experience at Golf de l'Ermitage and its great 18-hole golf course in Vendeuvre-sur-Barse. Spend quality time as a family at Nigloland amusement park in Dolancourt to experience fantastic adventures and fill up with emotions.
Tours of Troyes and its surroundings (heritage, culture & architecture)
In the Aube department, culture and architecture particularly stand out with the exceptional quality of monuments and preservation of buildings, impressive remnants of the town's rich history. During your stay at Le Val Moret, make a stop in Troyes, accessible in a 30-minute drive from our hotel: explore museums, churches, stained glass windows, the historic city centre, and the rich heritage from the 15th and 16th centuries. Hunt for treasures and mysteries in the region, and follow the course of history travelling the Champagne and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté routes. At the Templar commandery of Avalleur, walk in the footsteps of this famous brotherhood.
Cultural visits
Get to know Auguste Renoir in Essoyes with a tour of the cultural centre, family home, art studio and the painter’s garden. Experience the life of castellans at the Vaux Castle with open house visits and seasonal activities or the life of emperors at Napoléon Museum in Brienne-le-Château. Do not miss Clairvaux and its Cistercian abbey, Bayel, Colombey-les-deux-Eglises.
Tradition and gastronomy
During your stay at Le Val Moret in the Aube department, bring back some traditional souvenirs and local specialities. Visit the surroundings and stop by local farmers and cheese producers highlighting the culinary heritage of the region. Just ask us, we will be pleased to make some recommendations! Wander the streets of the small towns of Bar-sur-Seine and Vendeuvre-sur-Barse and check out the little shops and local producers.
Nigloland
Take advantage of your stopover at Le Val Moret, 3-star hotel in Aube in the Champagne region to share great moments of joy with your family at Nigloland, located 22 km from our hotel!
All the ingredients to live a magical day and create wonderful memories with thrilling attractions that will please the whole family! Immerse yourself in 4 breathtaking worlds, with 43 attractions and shows for all ages, as well as 8 themed restaurants.
