The Église de l'Assomption in Marnay-sur-Seine is a protected monument historique and a rare 12th-century building in the Aube département.
Renting a holiday apartment in Marnay-sur-Seine can be part of your own travel planning.
Culture
The Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption contains fragments of original murals depicting fantastic animals, which were discovered in 1973. It also houses an altarpiece painted in the 16th century depicting the legend of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Marnay's boatmen.
The Maison Verte in Marnay-sur-Seine is an artists' residence where artists of all nationalities can spend time in a rural setting for reflection, artistic work and production. As part of the Maison Verte's creative residencies, a public presentation of the work created during the stay is planned. Works created as part of the Pays'art artists' residency may be presented publicly in the botanical garden, in the village and outside it through partnerships.
L'Expressoir in Marnay-sur-Seine is a café-theatre, a venue for concerts and an artists' residence. L'Expressoir Café regularly hosts musical concerts and readings and is a meeting place for exchange between artists, villagers and people from outside the village.
Nature
The Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine is accessible to people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. Covering an area of 2 hectares, it presents more than 3,000 plant species. Designed as a visitor route, the garden consists of around twenty themed areas, including a development trail, rose gardens, medicinal plants and a conservation garden. The conservation garden presents the various natural habitats and the flora of the Seine Valley. The Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine has received the awards “Jardin Botanique de France et des Pays Francophones” and “Jardin remarquable”.
Hiking and the Seine
The Randonnée des bords de Seine hiking route passes through Marnay-sur-Seine. It includes the 7 km Balade bucolique de Marnay-sur-Seine variant. An accompanied boat trip on the Seine can begin in Marnay-sur-Seine.
Geographical location
Nogent-sur-Seine is considered the nearest railway station; in addition, a bus connects Nogent-sur-Seine station with Marnay-sur-Seine's town hall square three times a day.
Other destinations in this selection: Aix-En-Othe, Essoyes, La Loge-Aux-Chèvres, Bouilly, Noë-Les-Mallets, Estissac, Canton of Marcilly-Le-Hayer, Précy-Saint-Martin.
