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Marne

Marne, homeland of champagne, is a territory where nature is omnipresent and history very much in the air, closely linked to that of the Kings of France. Set off in discovery of the many treasures Marne has to offer you.

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All the reasons for visiting Marne are good ones

A stunning département whose abundant nature and magical little villages offer themselves up to devotees of slow tourism, Marne also boasts a truly out-of-the ordinary heritage and vineyards where one of the world’s most precious nectars is produced.

From the Champagne Road to the wonders of Lake Der-Chantecoq by way of its little villages of character, there are only good reasons for exploring Marne. All to the better, as it’s more than ready to welcome you!

Marne’s unmissables

A département with sparkle!

Less than an hour from Paris, an ocean of vineyards stretches as far as the eye can see, decked in the seasons’ most alluring colours and yours to enjoy for the pleasure of eyes and palate alike. One of the world’s most prestigious nectars is produced here: champagne, with no fewer than 14 sites forming the “Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars” inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Discover Epernay, Champagne Capital, and its famous “Avenue de Champagne”, along with Reims, which accommodates some of the most famous Houses, and Châlons-en-Champagne to round off a sparkling tour and uncover all the secrets of this divine nectar.

New on the scene! Be one of the first visitors to Pressoria, the Sensory Interpretation Centre for Champagne Wines, and enjoy an unprecedented oenotourism experience focusing on the world of champagne. And to the Museum of Archaeology and Champagne Wine in Epernay.

Get out in the fresh air in Marne!

What would you say to a good dose of fresh air and a spot of total relaxation? The Argonne Forest and its narrow valleys are true marvels...

Feel like seeing the sea? Then off to Lake Der-Chantecoq, a true 4,800-hectare “inland sea”, surrounded by spectacular landscapes that won’t fail to enchant you. A paradise for birds and ornithologists, it’s the ideal place for watching such migratory birds as the common crane. But that’s not all! What with beaches, treks around the lake and water activities, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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An open-air history book

Visiting Marne means immersing yourself in the very heart of France’s history, above all in Reims, where the Kings of France were crowned in bygone days, and its many sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List,including its famous cathedral, the Saint-Remi Basilica and the Tau Palace.

A symbolic city where the last century’s two great wars were played out, Reims was a first-hand witness of the conflicts. Completely destroyed in the First World War, it was in Reims that the final unconditional surrender of the German armies was signed in 1945, as a symbol of destiny, and the Franco-German Reconciliation in 1963.

A thousand-year old history that has left its mark everywhere, in the many villages whose souls were forged by destiny. Remarkable sites, atypical municipalities and picturesque villages home to local festivals and traditions that have earned them the “Small Towns of Character” label!