a cheese … and above all a city full of surprises

Saint John the Baptist Church and its Entombment

The church is in the Gothic style. The construction of the choir began at the end of the 12th century, the nave and the side chapels were built from 1531 to 1548.

She is famous for its “Entombment” made in 1515 and its nativity scene in gilded wood dating from the 16th century. The Entombment is considered one of the finest examples in Europe and its restoration was completed in 2009.

The church can be visited like a museum where the innumerable sculptures harmoniously display Champagne and Italian art.

The circle of lights

The circle of lights in East Chaource a festival that mixes the arts, fire and nature. Organized since 2001 on the heritage site “les Poteries” in Chaource, a site that dates from the 16th century.

An original event, woven with poetry and authenticity where fireworks, installations, entertainment, shows, music and lights combine to re-enchant the surrounding nature and create a magical atmosphere.

More than 200 artists and young talents, ceramists, blacksmiths, bronziers, sculptors, visual artists and musicians, from all walks of life, share their passion and know-how for a whole weekend.

Welcomed by 250 volunteers, amateurs and dreamers of all ages, various audiences from all regions of France, wander between demonstrations, exhibitions, performances and workshops.

Today the festival is at a standstill, victim of the COVID crisis and victim of its success…. So what will be the future of this magnificent international event?

Sebillotte bakery and pastry shop in Chaource

Located at number 10 rue de la fontaine in Chaource, Sebillotte pastry bakery is the favorite address for gourmands and gourmets

Pascal Sebillotte and his wife offer, in addition to the classic products, organic breads, savory chaource pies, chaource brioches… a whole range of delicacies, both savory and sweet. Do like us and stop – you!

The half-timbered houses of Chaources

Chaource have magnificent half-timbered Aube houses which testify to the importance of the city in the Middle Ages.

A merchant city located between Tonnerre and Troyes on the road to major fairs

Mussy cheese dairy

Stephanie and Christophe Callewaert invite you to discover their establishment: Mussy cheese dairy. A cheese dairy where they make the Chaource in an artisanal way, that is to say with a ladle.

You will also discover other cheese specialties such as the Délice de Mussy, a real Mussy, the double cream Mussy l’Evêque, the Vieux Mussy Sec, the Lys de Champagne Ardenne, the Soumaintrain and other cheese delicacies.

You will also find at the same address grocery store which offers many local products.
Mussy cheese dairy also offers guided tours for groups over 20 people.