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| Chaumont | ||
| region | Grand Est | |
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| Residents | 21.990 (2018) | |
| height | 314 m | |
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Chaumont (Haute-Marne) (until 1971 Chaumont-en-Bassigny) is a city in French Department Haute-Marne in the region Grand Est (historical region: Champagne-Ardenne). It is the seat of the prefecture of the department.
background
Chaumont is located on the Langres plateau in the historic landscape Bassigny above the Marne valley, to which the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne (formerly known as the Marne-Saône Canal) runs parallel. The city goes back to a Carolingian residence. The Grand Indulgence (le Grand Pardon) has been celebrated since 1475 and attracts tens of thousands of visitors. In 1617 a Jesuit college was established. The connection to the railway network led to an economic boom in the middle of the 19th century. Numerous houses were destroyed in two air raids in May 1944. In 1951 an air force base was established. There has been a relative economic decline since the 1970s.
getting there
By plane
The nearest commercial airport is quite far away (more information in the article Langres).
By train
Chaumont is on the Paris-Mulhouse and Reims-Dijon railway lines.
By bus
In the street
From that of Paris coming highway Autoroute A 5 Exit 24 leads to Chaumont. Autoroute 5 is also over the one coming from Nancy Autoroute A 31 reached. The partially graduated Route national 19th connects Chaumont via Langres With Vesoul and Basel in the East.
By boat
Tourist boat traffic takes place on the Canal de la Champagne à la Bourgogne.
By bicycle
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
- Castle of the Counts of Champagne. 11./12. Century; today the Palace of Justice.
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste basilica. 13./14. Century.
- Tannery
- Jesuit chapel. From the 18th century.
- Railway viaduct. The railway viaduct over the Suize Valley, inaugurated in 1857, is the most important natural stone viaduct in Western Europe with 50 arches and a length of 654 m.
activities
shop
kitchen
- Le saint Hubert, 28 rue Toupot de Béveaux. Tel.: 33325029637. Open: Tuesday to Saturday evenings.Price: 10 - 42 EUR.
nightlife
accommodation
- Ibis Styles Chaumont Center Gare, 25 Rue Toupot, 52000 Chaumont, near the train station. Characteristic: ★★★.Price: rooms from 108 EUR.
- Le Royal, Rue Mareschal, 52000 Chaumont. Characteristic: ★★.Price: rooms from 58 EUR.
- Hôtel Restaurant Des Remparts, 70 Rue de Verdun, 52000 Chaumont. Characteristic: ★★★.Price: rooms from 78 EUR.
- Grand Hôtel Terminus Reine, 5 Av. Charles de Gaulle, 52000 Chaumont. Characteristic: ★★★.Price: rooms from 76 EUR.
health
Practical advice
trips
- Saint-Nicolas de Septfontaines. The ruins of the Premonstratensian Abbey of Saint-Nicolas de Septfontaines in the municipality of Andelot-Blanchewille, about 23 km to the northeast; there also the dolmen La Pierre qui tourne in Fort Bavaux.
- Vignory Priory Church. The Romanesque priory church of Vignory is considered one of the highlights of Romanesque architecture. It is located around 17 km north of Chaumont in a side valley of the Marne; nearby a ruined castle.
- Châteauvillain. Around 20 km southwest of Chaumont with its historic city fortifications, Trinity Chapel and wildlife park.
- Arc-en-Barrois. With a castle and the church of Saint Martin, around 20 km south-southwest of Chaumont, around 15 km further, the remains of the Cistercian abbey Longuay.
literature
Web links
http://www.ville-chaumont.fr - Chaumont official website
