Enjoy a rare experience with Dimanches de Caractère® in the Petites Cités de Caractère® of the Grand Est. These events open the doors to places that are often privately owned, inviting you to discover heritage in a whole new way. Guided by enthusiasts, you can explore confidential areas, talk to local residents and immerse yourself in a local history told with authenticity. Each walk becomes a privileged moment, between unusual discoveries and cultural immersion, in a friendly atmosphere accessible to all.
Departing from the chapelle castrale, near the Porte de France, you’ll follow a guided tour of the high points of the Johannine epic. You’ll explore the chapel and its crypt, spaces steeped in history that reveal their secrets through passionate accounts. As you wander through the narrow streets of Vaucouleurs, you’ll understand the town’s key role in Joan of Arc’s destiny. The visit takes on an original dimension with the discovery of the works of a local sculptor, whose contemporary perspective offers a new reading of the town’s heritage and reveals unsuspected facets.
The experience continues in a convivial atmosphere with a tasting of local products. The flavors offered by local producers illustrate the close link between tradition, nature and know-how. This walk, accessible to all, perfectly balances cultural discovery, human encounters and gourmet pleasures in an authentic setting.
Treat yourself to an enriching getaway in Vaucouleurs and experience a timeless moment in the footsteps of Joan of Arc. Reserve your place and explore the history of the Grand Est in a different way.
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Languages spoken French
From 10.05.2026 to 10.05.2026
- Visit the chapel
- Meet a local sculptor
- Tasting of local products
Meet at 2.30pm at the chapelle castrale, near the Porte de France.
- Immersion in the footsteps of Joan of Arc in a historic city
- Access to iconic sites and captivating guided tours
- Friendly tasting of local products
ASSOCIATION PETITES CITES DE CARACTERE GRAND EST
A Petite Cité de Caractère is an atypical commune with a rich history and heritage to discover. From the Ardennes to Alsace, via Champagne and Lorraine, Moselle and Vosges, some thirty Petites Cités de Caractère await you! On the program: exceptional visits, hidden treasures and characterful events. Take the time to visit them, their doors are open to you. You'll appreciate a certain art de vivre.
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