Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was to have entered the clergy, but his teachers judged that he was not fit for that. Employed by the EAUX ET FORETS, he had a revelation, when hearing one of Malherbe's odes, he would be a poet. Taken on at court by S..

St John's Gate (Porte St-Jean, 14C) gives access to the remnants of this old military city, which was knocked down leaving only the bases of the walls. It is now an attractive walk providing pleasant views over the town, the Marne Valley and the Cote..

It's the last of the four gates to the town. Its main facade (on the external side) is flanked by two round towers.

An audio-visual show and a visit to the cellars installed in the 13 C stone passages will allow you to follow the making of this precious drink.

http://www.zevisit.com/Columbus/partenaire/ETAPE/FLUXXMLDOWNLOAD/US/VIAMICHELIN/2322/etape-audio.mp3