Entertainment
The party's on!
Concerts, shows, workshops, tastings, games... each village becomes an open-air stage for a day full of surprises.
MORE THAN JUST A RIDE
During “En Rou(t)e Libre”, take the time to stop off at one of the stopover villages for a gourmet or relaxing break, and enjoy the many events on offer in collaboration with local associations and our partners. Tastings, restaurants and snack bars, local crafts and products, fun areas, bike rental and repair shops…. all set for a great day of fun and enjoyment!
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
FESTIVE VILLAGES
REUIL
Rue du chemin vert – Bords de Marne, halte nautique
- Curiosities: Dive into the depths of time with the Cave aux Coquillagesa fascinating demonstration of fossil preparation and cleaning! Learn the art of writing with a quill pen at the the Écomusée Champenois.
Admire exhibitions of watercolour paintings by “Nicole Lambour” and ceramics by “Y a pas de lézard” in the village church. - Côté artisanat: L’atelier de Sarah D, handcrafted jewelry and accessories
- On the gourmet side, there’s something for everyone: paella (La Paëlla Gourmande), burgers (Au Good Time), barbecue & fries, a variety of sausages, fresh oysters (La Marée Bretonne), pastries (Le Sans pour Cent), and the unmissable pâtés croûtes (Tuvache).
- Refreshments: a refreshment bar, run by Reuil’s associations, awaits you for a toast (in moderation) to this wonderful day!
- Atmosphere: entertainment with the band Mojo Range and a saxophone show: they’ll be setting the mood all afternoon!
- Practical info: drop in on Pedal’n’Pop for a bike repair workshop
- Meet our partners: Crédit Agricole, Pressoria
- Come and chat with the team from theAgence de Développement Touristique de la Marne (organizer), and the department’s 9 Tourist Offices: all the information you need for your next getaway in the Marne is waiting for you!
At the “Made in Marne” stand, a dozen ambassadors will be showcasing their talents!
All day long:
- Les caillots d’Epernay; Brasserie B51; Artisan tonnelier des cinq chênes; Asinerie de Pes Vitis; Pour Céline on butine; Les vergers de Saint Pierre; Les enfants de Bacchus”; Sellerie Lexcia; Poil de la Bêeete
The Made in Marne brand is first and foremost the desire to highlight products that are emblematic of the Marne region. Highlighting an origin is the best way to (re)promote the quality and authenticity of our know-how.
DRINKING WATER POINT / TOILETS AVAILABLE
VILLERS-SOUS-CHATILLON
Leisure park
- Food & beverage: take advantage of your stopover to enjoy a delicious barbecue, salad bar & pokebowls, not to mention pâtés croûtes and fresh oysters from La Marée Bretonne.
- Refreshments: the refreshment bar offers a wide choice of champagne, craft beers and soft drinks to quench your thirst at any time.
- Exhibitors: discover beautiful handcrafted jewelry and stock up on local produce to enjoy or give as gifts.
- Entertainment: with Quent’animation, there’s no way to get bored! On the program: quizzes, karaoke and a non-stop party atmosphere from 11am to 6pm. And kids won’t be left out either: a balloon sculpture workshop and face painting await them from 11am to 2pm. Want to get moving? Join us for an introduction to Zumba at 11.30am and 2pm. And don’t miss the concert by “The Who” at 3pm – energy and rock!
- Practicalities: Problems with your bike? Energy Cycles is on hand to help all day long!
Catering and entertainment for the day
are provided by l’Annexe
DRINKING WATER POINT / TOILETS AVAILABLE
BINSON-ET-ORQUIGNY
Playground, place du 8 mai 1945
- Gourmet treats: treat yourself to hot crêpes, delicious ice creams and cold drinks for a sweet break at any time of day (offered by the Coeur-de-la-Vallée Youth Council).
- Refreshments: Champagne bar (Champagne Godinat & fils, Champagne Ernest Braux, Champagne Nanet-Descôtes, Champagne Pessenet Legendre).
- In the entertainment department, Gilles Rigoli will be on hand to test your balancing skills on the crazy bicycles, while giant wooden games for the whole family will keep you entertained. And immortalize your day with a photo mirror fromLS Souvenirs (€1/photo).
- My Vintage Tour Company Free 7-seater shuttle every 30 minutes between the festive square and the viewpoint!
- And don’t leave without tasting the honey from Mièlerie d’Appoline: a 100% local delicacy to enjoy or give as a gift!
DRINKING WATER POINT / TOILETS AVAILABLE
CHATILLON-SUR-MARNE
Site of the statue of Pope Urban II, rue de l’église
- Catering: homemade couscous(La cuisine de Kenza), oysters(La Marée Bretonne)! The Comité des fêtes will be serving French fries, hot dogs, sausages and nuggets.
- Cakes and chocolate fountain(Le sans pour cent), crêpes and ice creams.
- Refreshments: Soft drinks, beers and champagne at the refreshment stand.
- On the relaxation side: Massages on ergonomic chairs(Sophistiqué) and sale of French organic cosmetics(Sublime Douceur) – forming the Duo Pétillant, nail bar(Ongles et Reflets), natural organic soaps(Comme par Nature)
- Crafts: handcrafted jewelry(Les énergies de Lydia), glasses and candles in champagne bottles(Dioniso), sewing(Rainbow Créations), plant wax candles(L’artisanat de Lulu), wall decor(Du jardin à la maison) and upcycled, Made in France sportswear(Ardonnis).
- For art lovers: Photography(Lucas Cholivet), drawing with ChaoMarvin.
- Local produce: Honey(Miellerie de la Terre aux Fleurs), cheese(La fromagerie de la Haye)
- For all ages: Free Footgolf Parc animation, Table tennis (Tennis Club Châtillon-sur-Marne), Tyrolean traverse(Escale Grimpe), Pilates-Stretch sessions at 10:30 am and 3:30 pm on the stage.
- Practicalities: Need a helping hand with your bike? Stop by Bike Repare’sbike repair workshop.
- Culture: The statue of Pope Urban II will be open all day (admission 2.50 euros).
- Atmosphere: Join us at 2:30 p.m. for an enchanting opening performance by a blues duo (vocals & guitar), followed at 4 p.m. by the group YOUMEN, who will rock the festive square in Châtillon-sur-Marne!
DRINKING WATER POINT / TOILETS AVAILABLE
FESTIVE STOPS
LE MOULIN CARRÉ
Châtillon beach around the ponds
- Food & beverage: enjoy traditional waterside cuisine, with a trout brazier(reservations preferred) and a touch of Tex-Mex exoticism, served non-stop from 12pm to 8pm. Takeaway: smoked trout, sandwiches (veg and non-veg), salads (veg and non-veg), pâtés croûtes, ice creams and cold drinks.
- For refreshments, try their Witaker craft beer, a fruity punch fountain or softs to suit all tastes.
- Relax in thedeckchair area and let yourself be carried away by the festive atmosphere.
- Children’s entertainment includes a make-up and balloon workshop from 12pm to 5pm. Musical entertainment will punctuate the day with rhythm and good humor.
- Want to get moving? Sign up for the Zumba Party (€5) and enjoy two dynamic sessions at 2.30pm and 4.30pm!
- In terms of handicrafts, you’re sure to fall in love with some magnificent jewelry, including superb Tahitian pearls, which you can discover on site.
Find out more about Le Moulin Carré
THE PRIORY OF BINSON
- Culture: thechurch will be open for the occasion, with a lecturer ready to reveal all the secrets of the place.
- Gourmet treats: treat yourself to a home-made burger served by the food-truck of the day. Sweet break? Treat yourself to crêpes, waffles and ice creams all afternoon!
- Refreshments: relax in the cloister garden, with an open-air champagne bar and beer garden.
- Children’s entertainment includes a bouncy castle and face painting. Set off on an adventure with a treasure hunt in the priory grounds, departing every hour in the afternoon! All day long, a DJ set will provide a lively musical atmosphere.
- Practical info: Need a helping hand with your bike? Drop in to thebike repair workshop with Energy Cycles.
Open doors
Winegrowers
- Champagne Collard Leveau (Reuil): champagne bar, opposite the square
- Champagne Alliot Vincent (Reuil): champagne bar, pancake bar, live band
- Champagne Jacques Marquette (Reuil): champagne bar, musical entertainment with saxophonist
- Champagne Ludovic David (Villers-sous-Châtillon): champagne bar, vintage car showroom
- Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire (Villers-sous-Châtillon): champagne bar
- Champagne Loriot Père & Fils (Villers-sous-Châtillon): champagne bar
- Champagne JM Rigot (Binson et Orquigny): champagne bar
Artisans
Atelier Valerie Bourgin – 3 bis rue du Bac (Reuil)
- Glass decoration, painting, engraving, candles and resin
- Sublimation: ink applied to objects
Leisure
Châtillon-sur-Marne
- Opening of the Tourist Office
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Drinking water points, waste sorting areas and toilets are available at every stop along the route. Bicycle parking facilities are also available at every square and festive stop, so you can make the most of the entertainment.
Champagne bottles will be collected at each festive venue by our partner Dioniso, then transformed into vases, glasses, carafes, candles… Thanks to a unique artisanal know-how, they will begin a second life, in the service of both responsible and ethical consumption.
ROUTE DETAILS
Small plus
Halte détente aux Brouillards
Take a break at “Les Brouillards ” (between Reuil & Villers-sous-Châtillon), specially designed for your comfort!
Take advantage of a relaxation area with deckchairs, chiliennes and a shaded area, perfect for recharging your batteries in the middle of nature.
A photo frame awaits you to immortalize your visit, and toilets are available for added convenience.
A moment of calm and freshness on your “En Rou(t)e) Libre” route!