The former capital of Haut-Marne metallurgy is honing its assets to restore an image somewhat eroded by the winds of deindustrialization. The new covered market, inaugurated in spring 2023, embodies this new energy.
The art foundry founded in 1836 still survives, under the initials GHM, a manufacturer of street furniture. Will you be able to spot the two examples of fountains in the streets of Saint-Dizier, instantly recognizable by their three feminine silhouettes? One sits in front of the castle which houses the sub-prefecture, rue Lebon, the other was camped a few months ago on the completely renovated station square. The first local traces of the foundry date back to the first century, with a culture of technical innovation embodied in particular by the decorative foundry. 30 km south of the city, the Val d'Osne blast furnaces have long been its spearhead. This industrial flagship sank the capital's famous metro entrances but also its Wallace fountain. Don't miss Petit Paris, a house whose facade has been elevated to the rank of a remarkable example of naive art. This Olympic year is the opportunity to inaugurate a 7.5 km sports loop linking the Marne and the canal between Champagne and Burgundy. Saint-Dizier especially plays the card of its proximity to the Lac du Der, a paradise for nature enthusiasts as well as lovers of water sports. The first deputy mayor sees her city as "the advanced gateway to Lake Der." A humorous coincidence, this artificial reservoir of 4,800 hectares is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The city is also looking forward to the Olympic Games, which will be held in France from July 14 to August 11.