Nestled between the forest of the Traconne and the marshes of Saint-Gond, it also reveals a great diversity in its landscapes. Completely rebuilt in its original location, it is equipped with a castle and fortifications, as well as numerous mills. Considered as one of the largest cities of Champagne in the 13th century, it took off again in the 16th century with the development of the leather industry, the cloth trade, as well as viticulture.
Listed as an historic monument, the Saint-Denis church impresses with its square tower more than forty meters high. All in blond stone, it has a beautiful flamboyant Gothic style since the 16th century, and has survived all the ravages of time and war.
Restored in the early s, it unveils Renaissance stained glass windows, as well as a very beautiful fresco of the Transfiguration above the 18th century high altar.
In the foothills, around twenty stalls once housed boilermakers, tailors, shoemakers or notaries, until the beginning of the 20th century. Only one remains open today, it now hosts the Tourist Office, while two others occasionally open their doors during certain events. Prison then court at the time of the French Revolution, it also hosted a girls' school for several years.
Completely renovated, it is now used as a conference room, shows, banquets or assemblies. Baltard style, the hall dates from the end of the 19th century. Listed as a Historic Monument, it hosts events such as gourmet events, concerts or an ice rink throughout the year.
