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Champagne is located in north-east France, south of the Ardennes. It is made up of the departments of Marne, Aube and Haute-Marne. Champagne is also part of the former Champagne-Ardenne region.
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The Champagne region is full of characterful towns and villages. Make the most of your unusual break with the family or your loved ones to discover the region's historical and cultural treasures in a whole new way. From Reims to Troyes, here are a few ideas of towns to visit in Champagne:
- Reims
- Épernay
- Troyes
- Châlons-en-Champagne
- Hautvillers
- Chateauvillain
- Langres
- Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
- Essoyes
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For an unusual weekend, here's a tip: swap your hotel room for a tree house or a village on the banks of the Seine! Whether you decide to spend one or more nights in Champagne, the region has a wealth of unusual accommodation to suit all tastes.
Looking for an unusual establishment in the countryside? Let yourself be tempted by an overnight stay in the heart of the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park for a weekend of disconnection and communion with nature. You can choose between an original room in a cabin, a bubble, a caravan, a tent or a tepee. This type of accommodation is the ideal way to discover the riches of the Champagne forest on a holiday with family or friends!
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In summer and winter alike, the Champagne region offers splendid, peaceful and colourful landscapes. Travellers from all over France and beyond flock to discover them! As a result, unusual accommodation can quickly fill up. Establishments offering atypical rooms and stays, such as tree house rentals or guest houses with spa facilities in the Aubois countryside, need to be booked several weeks or even months before your departure.
To make sure you don't miss out on any of the treasures of your unusual weekend in Champagne, we recommend that you plan your choice of establishment as far in advance as possible. This offers you a number of advantages: a more attractive price and the chance to book the room of your choice in your favourite unusual establishment.
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Champagne is one of those regions with a strong cultural identity. In north-east France, the cuisine is simple, generous and delicious. Let yourself be surprised by the variety of local flavours at a family lunch or romantic dinner.
Similarly, the diversity of restaurants in Champagne offers an impressive array of atmospheres and flavours. For a convivial lunch, opt for a gourmet meal in a bistronomic restaurant overlooking Reims cathedral or in a flower-filled garden. If you're looking for something more unusual, opt for a candlelit dinner in a hotel with a gourmet restaurant in the heart of the Champagne vineyards.
So, do you prefer andouillettes de Troyes or rosé wine from Les Riceys (or both!)? Try these specialities and make up your own mind!
Here is a non-exhaustive list of culinary specialities in Champagne:
- Andouillettes de Troyes
- Truffles
- Champagne potée
- Chaource cheese
- Pink biscuits from Reims
- Champagne ratafia
- Les Riceys rosé
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Accommodation is the key to an unusual holiday, but so are the activities! Once you've booked your unusual accommodation in Champagne, all you have to do is decide what activities you're going to enjoy! To help you decide, here are a few ideas for visits you can try out in Champagne:
- Wander through vineyards and villages on a unique orientation trail
- Take to the skies over the turquoise waters of Lac d'Orient in a hot-air balloon or microlight
- Search for truffles in the company of a truffle-grower and her faithful four-legged companion
- Investigate the treasures of Champagne-making or the secrets of Reims' historic heritage
- Learn the techniques of Champagne sabrage
- Lunch in a friendly brasserie opposite Reims Cathedral or dinner in a Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant in the heart of the vineyards