Discover Chaource: cheese, heritage and trails

Discover Chaource through three specific interests: architectural heritage, cheesemaking and activities in the surrounding area. These themes are easy to distinguish when planning your trip. The Halle de Chaource represents historic architecture; the Fromagerie de Mussy is about cheese and visitor experiences. The nearby Forêt d’Aumont and marked trails also offer opportunities to explore; for gravel and mountain biking, there is the Circuit du Chaourçois. If you are looking for a hotel in Chaource, you can use these themes as a starting point and decide what you would like to focus on during your stay.

The market hall and architectural heritage

The Halle de Chaource was built in 1889–1890 as a metal market hall in the Baltard style; its architectural features include brick walls and glass louvers. If you are interested in architectural history, these details provide specific points of reference: the construction period, the metal framework, the combination of materials and the stylistic classification.

The free Circuit découverte de Chaource is a visitor trail through the town’s architectural heritage and passes by the Musée du Fromage. If you plan to visit, check the visitor arrangements in advance; they may change.

Cheesemaking and ways to visit

The Fromagerie de Mussy in Chaource produces artisan-made Chaource AOP cheese as well as ladle-moulded fresh cheese. This makes both a specific type of cheese and fresh-cheese production part of the trip’s culinary themes.

The visitor arrangements listed in April 2026 include a freely accessible visitor gallery and a video about production. Guided tours are available only to groups of more than 20 people; individual visitors can explore the Fromagerie independently. Check these visitor arrangements before your trip.

Trails and scenery

The Forêt d’Aumont covers more than 13,000 hectares and has a diverse range of flora and fauna in the area around Chaource. The forest has marked trails for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking, so you can choose an excursion based on your preferred way of getting around.

A specific gravel and mountain biking route, the Circuit du Chaourçois starts at the church in Chaource. It crosses agricultural plains before entering the largest forest area in the département. The circuit is 25 kilometres long, has 250 metres of elevation gain, takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and is rated easy. Its length, elevation gain, approximate duration and difficulty rating give you different points of reference for assessing the route. Route details may be revised; check them before setting out. With a little luck, you may spot deer, wild boar and foxes in the area around the route.

Discover more destinations: Champignol-Lez-Mondeville, Les Riceys, Dosnon, Briel-Sur-Barse, Laubressel, Saint-Benoît-Sur-Seine, Saint-Lyé, Fontette.

For the broader travel overview: Aube.