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Champagne lies to the south of the Ardennes in north-east France. The destination straddles three départements: Marne, Aube and Haute-Marne. Champagne is part of the former Champagne-Ardenne region and is home to major cities such as Reims, Troyes and Épernay.
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Not sure whether to visit Reims, Épernay or Troyes during your stay in Champagne? There's no shortage of characterful towns in the Champagne region! From the Avenue du Champagne in Épernay to the medieval streets of Troyes and Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims, the Champagne region is yours to explore!
Here are a few examples of towns and villages to visit during a stay in Champagne:
- Épernay
- Reims
- Troyes
- Châlons-en-Champagne
- Hautvillers
- Chateauvillain
- Langres
- Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
- EssoyesWant to add a touch of the unusual to your visit to Champagne? Try an outdoor escape game! In Reims, you can explore the city while taking part in an interactive game. It's the ideal way to discover the treasures of the Champagne region's heritage while getting off the beaten track!
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Whether you prefer a hotel or a campsite, accommodation is the key to a successful holiday! If you're taking the whole family with you, opt for a bed and breakfast or a large gîte. With friends or just the two of you? Why not spend the night at a winery with wine tasting, or stay in the privacy of a vineyard? For an unusual weekend, opt for a cabin in the heart of nature or an authentic tepee. Perfect if you want to play the adventurer for a weekend in Champagne! A spacious room, a hotel with spa and swimming pool or a sunny terrace: it's up to you to choose the accommodation that suits you best to create your dream weekend!
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Champagne is a popular region for lovers of fine bubbles, but also of nature and heritage! So it can happen that some hotels and accommodation fall victim to their own success. To avoid any surprises, we advise you to book your hotel night in advance. That way you'll be able to take advantage of the best prices, and you'll have a choice of your favourite hotels!
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The capital of the Champagne region, Reims is a must-see city to discover during your weekend in Champagne!
Here are a few ideas for things to do in Reims:
- Visit its UNESCO-listed heritage sites: Saint-Nicaise Hill, Reims Cathedral, the Tau Palace, Saint-Rémi Abbey, etc.
- Try an outdoor escape game in the streets of Reims
- Discover the prestigious champagne cellars and follow the Champagne Tourist Route
- Enjoy a friendly bike ride in the Montagne de Reims Nature Park
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With its endless vineyards and majestic Avenue du Champagne, Épernay is one of the most emblematic towns in the Champagne region! A must for any stay in the region!
Here are a few things to do in Épernay over a weekend in Champagne:
- Stroll along the Avenue de Champagne
- Visit the Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology Museum
- Explore the villages listed by UNESCO as "Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne", such as Hautvillers or Ay-Champagne,
- Lunch in one of the region's Michelin-starred restaurants
- Discover Épernay in a tethered balloon
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An ancient medieval city, Troyes is a plunge into French history!
Here are a few ideas for things to do in Troyes during your Champagne break:
- Take a guided tour of the historic city centre, with its timber-framed houses and splendid churches
- Bargain shopping in Europe's shopping capital
- Sit down in one of the town's restaurants or at the covered market to sample its gourmet specialities
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Bordered by the river Marne and its many canals, the town of Châlons-en-Champagne has an Italian flavour. With its architecture and picturesque gardens, the town offers a 100% natural interlude just 2 hours from Paris!
Here is our selection of things to do in Châlons-en-Champagne, the little Venice of the Marne:
- Take a boat trip on the Mau and Nau rivers
- Stroll through the streets of the town centre
- Discover the Notre-Dame-en-Vaux cathedral
- Picnic in the Jards gardens