In Colombey, you have a date with history!
Relive the great man's career at the Charles de Gaulle Memorial.
Get up close and personal with the General at La Boisserie, his family home, and enjoy Champagne hospitality in an authentic coaching inn.
You will love
- An exceptional behind-the-scenes look at History
- An interactive and immersive visit to the Charles de Gaulle Memorial
- La Boisserie: enter the intimacy of Charles de Gaulle
- A comfortable hotel with a chic country feel
- A stay in the heart of the Haute-Marne countryside
From
207€
The price includes
Half-board accommodation for 2 people, free visits to La Boisserie and the Memorial
A memorable stay in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
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The programme
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Day 1
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial, an exceptional place of remembrance
Your visit will begin with a tour of the Charles de Gaulle Memorial. Through an interactive scenography, you will follow the journey of a great man immersed in the great events of history. Audio archives, written commentaries, films on giant screens and multimedia terminals make up an emotionally-charged tour.
When you leave the Memorial, look up! The Cross of Lorraine towers 43.50 metres above you.
The visit ends with a visit to Charles de Gaulle's family grave. To honour the General's memory, head for the cemetery in the centre of the village.
Day 2
La Boisserie, in the intimacy of General de Gaulle
After a delicious breakfast, you'll head for La Boisserie, the De Gaulle family home where the man of 18 June liked to retreat to think and write.
You will visit the living room, the dining room and the study where the General wrote his memoirs of war and hope.
Your steps will lead you outside, where you can take a walk in the park surrounding the house and discover the landscapes that the General loved.
Accommodation
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The hotel
Cosy retreat in the centre of the small village of Colombey
A charming hotel, the Grange du Relais is a quiet, comfortable former coaching inn.
Situated in the heart of the village of Colombey and in the Champagne vineyards, a hint of yesteryear still emanates from its local stone walls.
You'll enjoy traditional, gourmet market cuisine, with an emphasis on local produce:
Oeuf en meurette, andouillette AAAAA sauce Chaource, gourmet champagne...
You'll enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating stopover that's out of time!
The simple, friendly welcome is authentically Champagne. The swimming pool and its relaxation area will brighten up your summer evenings.
Practical information
The price includes
- ½ board accommodation for 2 people
- Free visits to La Boisserie and the Charles de Gaulle Memorial
Access and location
The village of Colombey-les-Deux-Églises is located 1 hour 30 minutes from Dijon, 2 hours from Reims, 3 hours from Paris or Luxembourg, and 3 hours 30 minutes from Lyon.
- By road: Access via the A5 motorway
- From Paris: exit 23 Ville-sous-La-Ferté, follow Bar-sur-Aube, then Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises.
- From Lyon: exit 24 Chaumont-Semoutiers, follow Chaumont, then Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
- By train: Chaumont station (2h15 from Paris) then taxi or bus bookable on www.cmonbus.com
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