Nogent-Sur-Seine offers several distinct reasons to stay: Camille Claudel’s work, historic architecture, energy education and activities on the Seine. When planning your visit, it is helpful not to combine these themes into a single reason to visit. You can focus on art and architectural history, or consider hiking and fishing as separate interests.
Camille Claudel and the place where she lived
The Musée Camille Claudel has the world’s largest collection of works by Camille Claudel. The museum also includes the house where Camille Claudel lived with her family from 1876 to 1879. The collection and the house offer two different perspectives: the collection focuses on her artistic work, while the house provides a glimpse into a clearly defined period of her life. This brings together a focus on art and a specific biographical setting.
Buildings and time periods
The Église Saint-Laurent is a protected historic monument and was built between 1421 and 1551. Its tower is 37 metres high. The Pavillon Henri IV is a half-timbered building dating from the second half of the 16th century. It has been fully restored and houses exhibitions. Construction of the Église Saint-Laurent spanned more than a century; the pavilion dates from the second half of the 16th century. Thus, a long construction history sits alongside a specific time period. For the church, its protected status, construction period and tower height help define it; for the pavilion, its construction style and use for exhibitions are key.
Energy education
The Espace EDF Odysselec complements art and architecture with energy education. It provides information in a fun and educational way about EDF, electricity generation, sustainable development and how a nuclear power plant works. Unlike the historic buildings, the focus here is on a technical subject and several related topics. If you are taking different interests into account when planning your trip, this offers a clear contrast with art and architectural history.
Hiking and fishing on the Seine
The Randonnée des bords de Seine starts in Nogent-sur-Seine. The accompanying topoguide is available from the tourist office or can be downloaded free of charge. You can therefore download the route guide in advance or get it from the tourist office. Another activity is fishing on the Seine, which is made possible by the AAPPMA de Nogent-sur-Seine. This gives you the choice between a named hiking route and a separate fishing option. Both are linked to the Seine, but appeal to different interests: you can decide whether a route or fishing is a better fit for your planned stay.
Guided tours of the Église Saint-Laurent
The tourist office offers guided tours and tower climbs at the Église Saint-Laurent for individuals on scheduled dates and for groups by reservation. The offer may vary by season. Check the dates in advance if you want to plan a guided tour or tower climb.
Discover more destinations: Bar-Sur-Seine, Lesmont, La Rivière-De-Corps, Bréviandes, Sainte-Maure, Montgueux, Saint-Thibault, Laubressel.
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