Less than 10kms away are villages bearing international fame.
- Essoyes offers the memories of famous French painter Renoir, with his grave in the little cemetery.
- Mussy sur Seine, former residence of the Bishops of Langres, still holds an exceptional 14th century collegiate church and a highly scenic Jewish quarter. Its little museum will make you discover one of the most important maquis activities of France.
- Les Riceys, the largest wine land of Champagne, are rich with their old houses and three churches.
- Chaource, Chaource, famous land of cheese, has a beautiful church with a remarkable 16th century entombment. You will also be able to visit its lovely Doll and cooperage museum or play golf with an 18 cup course.
- Enfin Bar-sur-Seinehas managed to preserve beautiful timber frame houses, many shops and an important market on Fridays.