THE VILLAGE-MUSEUM DU DER Heritage of past and present

On the shores of Lac du Der in Champagne, in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, come and spend an unforgettable day with your children in a safe setting full of stories.

Activities for the whole family

In an authentic Champagne bocage setting, you can stroll around and admire the timber-framed architecture of the buildings, and learn more about the inhabitants of the water bodies at the educational pond.

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Lac du Der From past and present

A real leap back in time, thanks to the willingness of former inhabitants to remember, the museum also tells theincredible story of the 3 villages that have disappeared, and of the dismantling and rescue of the timber-framed church at Nuisement-aux-Bois.

You can also take advantage of the day to discover what aschool was like in days gone by, stroll through the Jardin de Curé or the Jardin des Simples to discover medicinal plants, or have a picnic with the children in the heart of the museum.

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The water tower at the foot of the dike in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac offers a unique view of Lac du Der. Book in advance for guided tours on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Gardens and a pond For all ages

The Village Musée du Der isn’t just a museum. Outdoors, themed gardens will tantalize your senses with hundreds of medicinal plants, as well as an insect garden where you can learn to observe the little creatures that live in plantations, and a kitchen garden of ancient vegetables…

Parents love

The diversity of the site, the ability to picnic on site in complete safety and the local produce store.

Kids love it

the educational pond, models and activities

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3 Questions to Juliette Pissy

Director, Village-Musée

Why is this the place to be when you come here?
“Lac du Der has a soul, and it’s here that visitors feel it most as they discover this church and its buildings rescued from the waters, and the incredible story of the creation of this dam-reservoir. But the ecomuseum isn’t just about history, it’s also about discovering the great richness of our Champagne bocage”.
Are there any activities for children?
“We invite children to discover the whole site through a treasure hunt that takes them, accompanied by their parents who learn just as much, through the various buildings and educational gardens (vegetable garden, garden of the simple, arboretum hedge, …)”.
It's a place of remembrance, but not only?
“The Village-Musée du Der doesn’t just display relics; it also organizes activities for groups (nature activities, themed hikes) and numerous events around nature and the Sandhill Crane, gastronomic and country festivals of yesteryear or old trades.”