In the western part of the municipality lies the cuesta de Champagne, which gives the area a more complex relief.
Nature
The municipal area of Blaise-sous-Arzillières is under international Ramsar protection to preserve biodiversity. Natural and landscape areas include woodland in valley floors, woodland on slopes, semi-natural areas, as well as private gardens and orchards; their preservation is a municipal planning objective. The wetland valley of the Blaise and the Marne is fully protected within the municipality through a special protection zoning designation.
Blaise-sous-Arzillières is associated with the ZNIEFF “Vallée de la Marne de Vitry-le-François à Epernay” and the ZNIEFF “Vallée de la Marne entre Isle-sur-Marne et Frignicourt”.
Bodies of Water
The hydrography of Blaise-sous-Arzillières is concentrated in the east of the municipal area in the Marne Valley. The Canal de la Blaise à l’Isson is part of the municipality’s hydrographic network.
Trails and Activities
The GR654 long-distance hiking trail crosses Blaise-sous-Arzillières on the route from Châlons-en-Champagne to Etourvy.
In the Isson section from the Pont de ST Remy en Bouzemont to the Passerelle de Blaise sous Arzillières, fishing for coarse fish, trout and predatory fish is possible. Day, weekly and annual fishing permits are available.
Culture
The Vincent industrial dairy and cheese factory (“Laiterie et fromagerie industrielles Vincent”) in Blaise-sous-Arzillières was founded in 1886. The village’s built heritage along Rue Basse and Avenue de l'Europe includes half-timbered architecture.
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