Chalons-en-Champagne (Champagne-Ardenne) Pop: 45,400

Prior to 1997, this town was known as Chalons-sur-Marn,

Capital of the Champagne-Ardenne region, Chalons-en-Champagne sits along the right bank of the Marne River.

The city has a busy industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture of detergents, automotive parts, and mechanical and electrical machinery.

Chalons-en-Champagne attractions

Chalons-en-Champagne Music festival-annually in July and August

Furies Festival-circus and street theatre held annually in June

Foire de Chalons-exhibitions from Champagne-Ardenne region

Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Cathedral-early Gothic style circa 12th to 13th century

13th century Saint-Etienne cathedral

12th century church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux

The Chalons military camp