Office de Tourisme de Sézanne et sa Région

The little town of Sézanne still bears the marks of its past and will offer you very lovely walks. You will discover ten centuries of history : the church of St Denis, the covered market of a Baltard style, the shady "mails", the vestiges of watchtowers and defensive walls, narrow streets... You will also "meet" a few characters who made the French History such as Richelieu and Marie Leczinska, Queen of France... There are some more characters who made the history of Sézanne : the Monks (...) [read more]

Sézanne is a small medieval town fortificated at the 12th century. Nowadays, the six mails planted with trees follow the layout of former fortifications ; this is a very appreciated stroll between nature and history... Length : 1,250 km [read more]

In the heart of the historic town centre, stroll through the narrow streets with strange names such as La queue du renard, La ruelle aux chats or Rue Cogne fort, places which have participated to the history of the town. Strolling through those charming little streets will make you see Sézanne differently... Leaflet for self-guided tour available on line or at the Tourist (...) [read more]

The church of Saint Denis was built at the 16th century. It is of a Gothic Flamboyant style, and its Renaissance tower dominates Sézanne, with its 42 meters’s height. Admire the elegant balustrade and its gargoyles... [read more]

In the Middle Ages, there was a flesh and meat market under a wooden hall which burned down in 1624. Following a legacy of Doctor Huguier, a surgeon from Sézanne, the actual covered market of Baltard style was edificated in 1892. [read more]

Here used to stand the castle of the Chastel, which was built by Thibault the 1st and destroyed during the 13th century. The Duke of Orléans, who was imprisoned in 1415 during the Battle of Azincourt, had a new castle built in 1440. [read more]

During more than seven centuries, mills have rythmed the life of the inhabitants of Sézanne, bringing them work and prosperity. On this place was a flour mill; all the iron pieces are original. [read more]

This impressive sundial is magnificent. Built in 1783, a wise report to the epistle of Horace figures on the master piece « Whichever hour Gods send you happiness, receice it with gratitude ». [read more]

It is still easy to imagine the countrywomen meeting around the washing place, exchanging advice and gossiping... This washing place is very well kept and pleasantly flowered during the summer season. [read more]

The fortifications were destroyed at the end of the 18th Century but there are still beautiful vestiges: 3 watchtowers that can be seen as you take a walk down the mails. [read more]