Aix-En-Othe: Cycling Route, Market and Culture

Aix-En-Othe can be explored through several distinct themes: cycling, the town’s textile history, religious architecture and a market with regional products. There is also a publicly accessible park on the site of a Gallo-Roman thermal complex, as well as a collection of worked and polished flint. These highlights offer different ways to decide whether this is the right destination for you. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, consider which of these themes matter most for your trip.

Cycling: a loop route with clear details

The Circuits cyclotouristique des vallons d’Aix-en-Othe cycling loop is 54 kilometres long, with an elevation gain of 561 metres. It is rated as moderate in difficulty. The route starts at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in Aix-En-Othe and finishes back in Aix-En-Othe. This identifies both the starting town and the return town, without assuming that the start and finish are the same point. The distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating complement one another: the distance indicates the route’s overall length, the elevation gain shows the amount of climbing, and the rating provides another point of reference for planning.

Church and architectural history

The church in Aix-En-Othe is known by both names: Notre Dame de la Nativité and Notre Dame de l'Assomption. It was built in several phases over a period of nearly two centuries. The Église de la Nativité de la Vierge features 19th-century wall paintings and a monumental 17th-century altarpiece depicting the Assumption of Mary. There is also a painting attributed to the school of Simon Vouet.

The different dates reflect several periods in art history: the altarpiece dates from the 17th century, the wall paintings from the 19th century, while the painting is associated with an attribution to the school of Simon Vouet. The church is open daily, subject to construction work planned over the coming months. Before visiting, check whether this work will affect access.

The town’s textile history

The Circuit découverte d'Aix-en-Othe introduces visitors to the town’s textile industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. Points of interest include former textile factory buildings and the homes of wealthy hosiery manufacturers. The theme thus links past textile production with buildings associated with this aspect of the town’s history. For travellers interested in a place’s economic past, this offers a different perspective from the church’s artworks or the flint collection.

Market in and around the Baltard market hall

The Marché d'Aix-en-Othe takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in and around the Baltard market hall. The market offers regional products and is featured as one of France’s 100 exceptional markets. Both the days of the week and the specific location are useful when planning your visit. If the market is important to your trip, check in advance whether a market day falls during your stay.

Park and flint collection

Parc des Fontaines is a publicly accessible park on the site of a Gallo-Roman thermal complex dating from the 3rd century. Here, the park’s present-day use and the history of an ancient thermal complex come together in one place.

Maison de la Préhistoire Othéenne was founded to display a remarkable collection of worked and polished flint. It is called the “Collection Dijon” after its discoverer. The collection thus brings together a clearly identified material—worked and polished flint—and the name of its discoverer. Visits to Maison de la Préhistoire Othéenne for school classes and groups are possible by prior reservation.

Discover more destinations: Auxon, Romilly-Sur-Seine, Dierrey-Saint-Julien, Macey, Saint-Nabord, Soulaines-Dhuys, Joncreuil, Bar-Sur-Aube

For the broader travel overview: Aube.