{"id":90350,"date":"2026-06-09T09:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aube-champagne.com\/?page_id=90350"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:34:45","slug":"the-rachi-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aube-champagne.com\/en\/the-rachi-course\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rachi Course: a surprising tourist route"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57668&#8243; img_size=&#8221;2048&#215;748&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]In 2019, the Aube region in Champagne joined the European Cultural Route of Jewish Heritage as the birthplace of a universally known and recognised intangible heritage shared by Jews around the world, thanks to the legacy of Rashi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 2022, the \u2018Rachi Trail\u2019 has been <strong>an artistic and commemorative route<\/strong>, centred around three murals (which are permanently accessible free of charge), offering visitors the chance to discover the history of the medieval Jewish communities of the Aube region. It forms an integral part of the Medieval Rachi Route in Champagne, alongside the Maison Rachi in Troyes. Books and writing form the central themes.<br \/>\nTranslated with DeepL.com (free version)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3 frescos and an interactive adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In Dampierre, Ramerupt and Lhu\u00eetre, three unexpected works of art draw inspiration from Rashi (1040\u20131105) and his disciples, leading Jewish scholars from our region. They highlight their strong connection with Champagne.<\/p>\n<p>Conceived by three artists and created with the help of volunteers from the association \u201cLes passeurs de fresques\u201d and local residents, these murals bring to life a history waiting to be rediscovered, set in the glorious era of the Counts of Champagne. This community-led initiative enhances the appeal and vitality of our villages.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90384&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;426&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90388&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;426&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90366&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;380&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Dampierre fresco<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Dampierre mural, created in 2022, can be seen on the wall of the town hall.<\/p>\n<p>The artist, Jean-Philippe Ledit, has created a vibrant 3m by 3m work, at the centre of which Isaac of Dampierre, Rashi\u2019s great-grandson, is depicted studying the sacred texts. In the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century, he was the leader of the Tossafists, Rashi\u2019s school of thought. This fresco illustrates, within five blue circles symbolising the five books of the Torah (Hebrew Bible), the story of Isaac and his links with Champagne.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Discover the Dampierre fresco&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;orange&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aube-champagne.com%2Fen%2Fthe-dampierre-fresco-2%2F|title:Rashi%20Course%3A%20The%20Ramerupt%20fresco|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The fresco at Ramerupt<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Opposite the church, the wall of the old village school features a mural by Ramerupt, measuring 4.20 metres by 3 metres.<\/p>\n<p>Created in 2023 by the artist Javier de Sierra Salaberry, it depicts a meeting between Jacob (Rabbenu Tam), Rashi\u2019s grandson, and the Count of Champagne, Henry I the Liberal, as they pore over the interpretation of a biblical commentary.<\/p>\n<p>The two men, richly dressed, stand at the centre of the work, on a colourful floor, alongside Samuel (Rashbam), Jacob\u2019s brother, and their mother Yochebed, daughter of Rashi. Their house features a vine arbour and a <em>mezuzah<\/em> (ritual object). These two symbols recall the activities of Rabbenu Tam, a wine merchant and renowned 12<sup>th<\/sup>-century Talmud commentator, a charismatic leading figure of the Tosafists, Rashi\u2019s school.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Discover the Ramerupt fresco&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;orange&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aube-champagne.com%2Fen%2Fthe-ramerupt-fresco%2F|title:Rashi%20Course%3A%20The%20Ramerupt%20fresco|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90360&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;380&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90363&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;380&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lhu\u00eetre fresco<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In 2023, muralist Jean-Jacques Jolinon painted a mural on the north wall of the town hall depicting Rashi, surrounded by his wife, daughters and disciples.<\/p>\n<p>In the artwork, Rashi is depicted deep in thought, with a hoopoe whispering sacred words in his ear. His daughters are educated. They bear witness to the importance Rashi attached to the role of women. His famous grandson Samuel (Rashbam), a future great scholar, is being rocked by his grandmother. In contrast, Saint Tanche, patron saint of Lhu\u00eetre, appears in front of her chapel. In the background, the harvest brings together Jewish and Christian peasants.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Discover Lhu\u00eetre fresco&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;orange&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aube-champagne.com%2Fen%2Flhuitre-fresco%2F|title:Rashi%20Course%3A%20The%20Ramerupt%20fresco|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; el_width=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How can I view the frescos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Rachi Trail invites you to explore the medieval Jewish heritage of the Aube region in Champagne as you wander through the villages. The murals are open to the public all year round, so you can explore at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>To plan your guided tours: tourisme@ccamr.fr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;90380&#8243; img_size=&#8221;568&#215;380&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Download the \u2018Parcours Rachi\u2019 leaflet&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; color=&#8221;orange&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aube-champagne.com%2Fassets%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2FDepliant-Parcours-Rachi_FR-compressed.pdf|title:Rashi%20Course%3A%20The%20Ramerupt%20fresco|target:_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57668&#8243; img_size=&#8221;2048&#215;748&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]In 2019, the Aube region in Champagne joined the European Cultural Route of Jewish Heritage as the birthplace of a universally known and recognised intangible heritage shared by Jews around the world, thanks to the legacy of Rashi. 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