Jonquery: Church, Wine and Walking Trails

Jonquery is located in the Vallée de la Marne. The village offers clearly distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: the Romanesque Church of Saint-Martin, the wine history of the Maison Huiban family estate, and walking trails through forests and vineyards. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Jonquery, this selection can help you choose a focus for your trip: cultural history, a tour with tasting, or time outdoors.

Saint-Martin: Building History and Historic Monument

Construction of the Church of Saint-Martin began in the 12th century, and its architecture is Romanesque. It was destroyed by bombing in 1918 and subsequently rebuilt. It was designated a historic monument on August 20, 1919. Saint-Martin thus brings together a medieval construction date with its destruction and reconstruction in the 20th century, as well as a dated historic-monument designation. Its Romanesque classification adds an architectural perspective to this chronology. The church is a specific point of interest in the village for anyone interested in Jonquery’s cultural history. Romanesque describes the church’s architectural style; its designation as a historic monument, by contrast, took place on August 20, 1919.

Wine History and Tours

Since 1880, Maison Huiban has produced its own wine at the family estate in Jonquery. A guided tour of the cellars concludes with a tasting of the house’s cuvées. Maison Huiban also offers three tour options that can be reserved: a tour of the Champagne house, a tour of the distillery, or a combined tour. The options bring together a long production history and specific tour offerings. Check the arrangements for visits before your trip.

A Look at Distillation

The Distillerie des Dames Blanches is located between vineyards and forests on the former site of the monastery of Reine Blanche de Castille, the “Couvent des Dames Blanches.” Visitors can see the traditional still and the complete equipment there. The offering also includes a tour of the distillery and tastings of single malt whisky, gin, ratafia, and Fine de Champagne. Compared with the cuvées at Maison Huiban, the focus here is on different drinks and distillation. If you are interested in this offering, check the arrangements for visits before you arrive.

Walking Trails Through Forests and Vineyards

Jonquery has walking trails through forests and vineyards. A route description published on December 23, 2021, names Jonquery’s town hall as the starting point for the Sentier de Pays du Tardenois. This gives you two distinct reference points for planning: the landscapes the trails pass through and the starting point for this specific route. Check the latest route information before setting out. This makes hiking a separate focus from a tour with a set itinerary.

Discover more destinations: Auménancourt, Saint-Martin-D'ablois, Courcelles-Sapicourt, Lavannes, Les Mesneux, Potangis, Villiers-Aux-Corneilles, Le Breuil.

For the broader travel overview: Marne.