Discover Champignol-Lez-Mondeville

Champignol-lez-Mondeville brings together architectural history and Champagne culture with routes through the Côte des Bar countryside. If you are looking for a hotel, the historic sights, a visit focused on winegrowing or a stage of the Way of St James can shape your trip.

Chapels, Church and History

The 12th-century Chapelle de Mondeville has been protected as a historic monument since 2 March 1927. The Chapelle Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation is considered the last surviving remnant of the village of Mondeville; its last house was demolished in 1825. Both details give the historic heritage a specific timeframe.

The Tour de l’ancienne maison seigneuriale de Clairvaux also tells of older architectural history: it is considered a unified 13th-century structure that has changed little since then. The tower is the last surviving remnant of a manor belonging to Clairvaux Abbey. It probably served as a prison from the beginning of its construction. A visit to Champignol-lez-Mondeville introduces the 12th-century chapel, the medieval prison tower, the church and the history of Champagne wines. Champignol church contains almost sixty notable works.

Champagne Culture and Wine Country

Champignol-lez-Mondeville lies within the commitment zone of the UNESCO-listed “Coteaux, maisons et caves de Champagne.” Since 2018, Domaine de Mondeville has farmed its entire 15-hectare vineyard organically and biodynamically. A visitor route at the Domaine leads from the vineyards to the limestone grasslands and conveys the connection with the Côte des Bar terroir.

At L’Empreinte des fées, the offerings include Champagne tastings and a sustainable cellar tour. The tour leads from the vineyards to the Champagne cellar of the Dumont family’s Domaine de Mondeville and introduces the work of an environmentally conscious winegrower. The vineyard and the biodiversity of the winegrowing slopes are also among the topics covered on visits. L’Empreinte des fées offers unusual excursions year-round and is open year-round by prior reservation. Confirm the arrangements for your visit in advance. Domaine de Mondeville is located at Rue de Champagne, 10200 Champignol-lez-Mondeville.

The Way of St James, a Circular Trail and Nature

The Way of St James includes an 8.5-kilometre section from Clairvaux to Champignol-lez-Mondeville, then continues for a further 7 kilometres to St Usage. The first of the two consecutive stages is therefore 1.5 kilometres longer. As a shorter alternative in terms of the stated distance, there is the 3-kilometre Circuit du patrimoine de Champignol-lez-Mondeville, a fun trail for children and adults.

Nature can also be described in terms of figures and protected areas. The entire municipality lies within the Natura 2000 “Barrois et forêt de Clairvaux” bird protection area and an area of importance for bird conservation; five ZNIEFF areas also cover the municipality. A total of 470 species have been recorded in Champignol-lez-Mondeville: 177 animal species and 293 plant species. These figures refer to the municipality as a whole and complement the specific walking routes and cultural heritage with the natural surroundings.

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