Cathedral and episcopal city
At the heart of the old town, Saint-Étienne Cathedral blends Gothic and Flamboyant styles. Around it, the episcopal city, one of the best preserved in France, lines up a palace, a French-style garden designed by Le Nôtre and the former chapter. The Bossuet Garden, named after the orator bishop, feels like an open-air salon: shaded summer terraces are perfect for a quiet first date.
Great War Museum
Opened in 2011, the Great War Museum of the Pays de Meaux holds a remarkable collection on the First World War and the Battle of the Marne. Reconstructed scenes, armoured vehicles and uniforms make for a dense, educational visit, at two voices. On the way out, extend the conversation on the museum’s terrace or in one of the cafés in the centre.
Marne, market and Brie de Meaux
The Marne draws a tight loop around the city that you follow on foot or by bike. For the taste buds, the Meaux market, one of the finest in the Paris region, is held on Saturday: raw-milk Brie de Meaux, mustard in stoneware pots and country bread quickly turn your head. On Lyad, people from Meaux share their favourite producers; a chance to find someone to build the next cheese board with.
Date ideas
- Saint-Étienne Cathedral
- Episcopal city
- Bishop’s palace
- Bossuet Garden
- Great War Museum
- Meaux market
- Brie de Meaux
- Marne