Discover Grauves: Walking Trails, Tastings and Local History
Accommodation in Grauves
These highlights offer different starting points for planning a trip—from a five-hour walk to historic buildings and a local legend.
Hiking on circular trails
Hiking Route No. 2 starts in Grauves and is a 20-kilometre circular route. It is of moderate difficulty and takes an average of five hours. This makes it possible to plan the route as a longer activity. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting off.
The hiking trails starting in Grauves form circular routes through vineyards, forests and fields. This offers two perspectives for planning: Route No. 2 is clearly defined by its distance, moderate difficulty and average duration; the network of trails is characterised by the landscapes along its circular routes. Depending on whether you prioritise the time required or the scenery, different features will stand out.
Event and tasting
La Balade qui PĂ©tille takes place every year on the first weekend in May. If the event is relevant to your stay, check the exact dates for the year in question before travelling. These two experiences have different planning requirements: La Balade qui PĂ©tille takes place within a recurring annual time frame, while a tasting at Champagne Remue-Gaspard requires an appointment.
At Champagne Remue-Gaspard, visitors can sample various cuvées in the tasting room. Visits are available by appointment only. During the tasting, the grape varieties and aromas are explained.
Church, washhouse and local legend
The church overlooking Grauves has a nave dating from the 12th century. A nave is the central longitudinal space of a church; here, the date refers to this part of the building.
The washhouse in the hamlet of Montgrimaux is another local feature: it has been restored and fitted out as a shelter. The Vierge de Grauves is part of local legend. According to the story, it was carved in 1656 from a wooden wine press screw. The legend connects the figure to a specific year and an object from a wine press. The church, washhouse and Vierge de Grauves represent different aspects of local history: a historically dated part of a building, a restored washhouse fitted out as a shelter, and a legend linking a figure to a wine press screw.
The view of Grauves
At the lieu-dit “Henriette”, a rocky outcrop offers an impressive view of Grauves. Planning ahead is recommended for a visit. This adds another perspective to the hiking trails and local history: a view of Grauves itself. If you would like to visit this viewpoint, take the recommended planning into account.
Discover more destinations: Noirlieu, Lachy, Connantre, Nogent-l'Abbesse, Broyes, Ay, Les Mesneux, Rosnay.
For the overview of the wider area: Marne.
