Nogent, a cutlery-making town looking towards the future

Cutlery
Festival Dimey
Nature and forests
Know-how

Nogent, a cutlery town renowned for its top-of-the-range expertise, is rooted in tradition, yet resolutely focused on the future. Built on a rocky promontory, the town overlooks the Traire valley and vast forests. Home to the poet and lyricist Bernard Dimey, Nogent comes alive with an attractive cultural season. Heritage, expertise, nature walks, concerts and shows... Nogent has it all.

Visiting Nogent

Along the streets

The historic district has a few surprises in store... The town has preserved a number of witnesses to its history, which can be seen by the curious.

Take the Porche de la Justice de Paix (Justice of the Peace Porch ) and admire the corner tower, built in the 19th century to evoke the memory of the vanished castle...
Nogent-le-Bas or Nogent-le-Haut, each district has its own church, one dedicated to Saint-Germain dating back to the 12th century, the second dedicated to Saint-Jean illustrating the neo-Gothic style of the 19th century.
Hidden from view, the Preslots crypt is a bewitching place, accessible by appointment.

How can you visit it?

You can visit the crypt on your own with the tour available on the IdVizit app, or with a guide from the Nohmad association (by appointment, min. 10 people).

Photo, © Porche-justice-de-paix-nogent-Nohmad

Photo, © Crypte des Preslots - Ville de Nogent

Photo, © Dolmen-pierre-alot-nogent-Coll-MDT52

At the source of history

In the Nogent woods stand two megaliths that are still emblematic of the area: the Pierre Alot and the Pierre Tournante...
Can you find them?

A city of cutlery

Between tradition and modernity

Renowned for the expertise of its craftsmen, Nogent cutlery has its roots deep in the 18th century.

Traditional, but resolutely forward-looking, it produces top-of-the-range hand tools, made-to-measure surgical instruments, prostheses in special alloys, parts for the aeronautics industry...

In Nogent and nearby villages, discover the work of local cutlery artisans…

Photo, © Musée de la coutellerie de Nogent

A museum dedicated to cutlery

In the heart of the town, the Musée de la Coutellerie (Cutlery Museum ) preserves and highlights this heritage through exceptional collections.

Knives with mechanisms from the 18th century, military surgical cases from the 19th century, chisels, hand tools... are all on display for visitors to enjoy.

Culture and leisure

Do you prefer concerts or swimming?

From October to May, the Cultural Centre hosts a packed programme of theatre performances, concerts, shows, exhibitions and more. The media library is also a lively place. It bears the name of Bernard Dimey, the French poet, songwriter and dialogue writer, whose work is highlighted in May during the Dimey Festival !
In summer, young and old alike can enjoy a refreshing dip in the open-air swimming pool !

Photo, © Piscine-de-Nogent-Ville-de-Nogent

Walks and hikes

A forest setting

Nogent's forests are perfect for walking and relaxing. Choose your route!

With the whole family...

Explore the remains of the 18th-century English-style gardens at Cote Gueudin. Built into the hillside, springs, waterfalls, fountains and ponds are surrounded by preserved flora and fauna.
Put on your trainers for an afternoon of sport at the Bois de Nogent fitness trail . It's the ideal place for children to run, climb, jump and exercise their way around the obstacles. 4 signposted routes lead you through the forest. There's also a play area and picnic area to keep the fun going!

Ideas for walks and cycle rides

Enjoy the freshness of the forest massifs on the Sentier l'Abigand: 8.5 km
Discover the different species of trees and the Rognon valley on the Cul de sac trail : 12 km.
If you prefer a bike ride, pedal along the Canal à la Traire circuit . 25.5 km linking the Canal de Champagne à Bourgogne, the Marne and Nogent.

Organise your getaway

Where to sleep, where to eat, what to do?

From must-sees to the best walks, we'll guide you towards our favourite activities.
Visiting for several days? Check out our accommodation and restaurants: all you have to do is choose.