The Église Saint-Sébastien combines several periods of construction and furnishings. It was built in 1515 as a simple chapel and expanded in the 18th century with two side aisles. After suffering damage in the First World War, the bell tower was restored in the 1920s; the beams above the choir still date from the original construction period. The furnishings include items classified as historic monuments, including a chest chair in the Flamboyant Gothic style from the 15th and 16th centuries and an apostles’ altarpiece from the 16th century.
Nature
The Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Marais et Sablières du Massif de Saint-Thierry includes the municipalities of Cormicy, Chenay, Châlons-sur-Vesle and Merfy, as well as the area of the Communauté urbaine du Grand Reims.
The Côte 108 hill is located in the vicinity of Merfy. The Les Hautes Jogasses hill is located in the wider regional surroundings of Merfy. The Square Colbert garden is also located in the vicinity of Merfy.
Cycling
The cycling route À travers le massif de Saint-Thierry offered by Reims Tourisme is 55 kilometres long and can be ridden by road bike, electric bike, hybrid bike or mountain bike.
History
Gallia Belgica, an ancient site, is located in the vicinity of Merfy. The historic site Abbaye Notre-Dame de Clairmarais 1222-1363, the historic site Abbaye Notre-Dame de Clairmarais 1363-1473 and the historic site Abbaye Saint-Denis de Reims are also located in the vicinity of Merfy.
The experience Découverte de 3 champagnes offered by Champagne Luc Mérat includes an introduction to the history of the house and a tasting of three different types of champagne; the characteristics of the champagne grapes and the secrets of champagne production are explained during the experience.
Those who choose Merfy as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
