6 good reasons to visit Meaux as a group

6 good reasons to visit Meaux as a group

Here are 6 good reasons to come and explore the city of Meaux as a group!

1. Enjoy a moment together over a wedge of Brie de Meaux or a Meaux beer

Whether you’re going on a tour or having lunch, savouring a slice of Brie de Meaux with a beer made in Meaux is an essential part of your outing.

2. Explore the City of Bishops, the architectural gem of the city of Meaux

Step back in time in the heart of the City of Meldes. Meaux, a designated City of Art and History, is proud to present its Episcopal City, dominated by the majestic cathedral-basilica of Saint-Étienne.

Stroll around the cobbled courtyard and admire the various buildings that stand before your eyes: the bishops’ palace, the old chapter house… not forgetting the magnificent Bossuet garden, which is designed in the traditional French way.

3. Travel along the water

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Marne river and Ourcq canals on a hike, bike ride or river cruise. A patchwork of landscapes stretches as far as the eye can see, with reed beds, meadows, marshes and ponds to help you recharge your batteries.

4. Remember by visiting Europe’s largest museum on the history of the Great War

A unique site located on the site of the First Battle of the Marne, a decisive battle at the start of the First World War that saved Paris from the enemy. A museum that presents a universal collection to understand the causes, course and legacy of the First World War, with over 50,000 objects and documents from all over the world.

5. Rock to the rhythm of the Meaux Historical Show

Created 40 years ago, this sound and light show retraces the history of the city through the history of France. Set up at the foot of the cathedral and run by 500 energetic volunteers, pyrotechnicians, horse riders and dancers, let yourself be captivated by an epic journey through 2,000 years of history at nightfall.

6. Marvel at hidden historical treasures

The region is packed with little-known heritage gems that are well worth a visit. The remains of a Renaissance château that once belonged to Catherine de’ Medici, the château of Napoleon Bonaparte’s former servants, the private estate of actor Jean-Claude Brialy and the remains of a fortified castle, the former stronghold of the Counts of Valois, are just some of the sites to discover on a journey through time.