Just a 2½ hour drive from Calais to Reims, gateway to Champagne-Ardenne, this wine region is located in the north east of France benefiting from Continental influences to its climate. The region is composed of 4 counties: Ardennes, Marne, Aube, and Haute-Marne.

5 reasons to visit Champagne-Ardenne :

- Champagne & gastronomy:
The region is renowned for its production of a uniquely glamorous sparkling wine - Champagne! Beyond this legendary nectar, sample excellent gastronomy: truffles, farm-reared meat, poultry & game, cheeses and biscuits made by traditional producers and the creative inspiration for some of the region’s top chefs.

- Heritage & Culture:
The region boasts a starring role in French history from Troyes’ medieval ‘Foires de Champagne’, to the coronation of 33 Kings in Reims and the signing of the German surrender of WW2. Champagne-Ardenne is also closely connected with great writers and artists such as Rimbaud, Voltaire and Renoir.

- Outdoor activities:
With hills, forests, lakes, rivers and wide open spaces, Champagne-Ardenne offers endless opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. From pottering along in a horse-drawn caravan, fishing, water sports, quad-biking and hiking, to an adrenalin-fuelled zipwire experience flying over the Meuse valley, the region offers something for everyone.

- Cycling on the greenways:
There are over 400km of ‘greenways’ in the growing network of cycle paths through Champagne-Ardenne. Whether cycling around lakes, through vineyards, river valleys, or along disused railway lines and waterways, you will be charmed by the tranquillity and endless variety of the landscapes.

- Wildlife and nature:
Champagne-Ardenne offers an exceptionally rich haven for many protected species of flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the forests of the French Ardennes, Regional Natural Parks and Wetlands, and the vast lakes of Orient or Lac du Der to observe stags, cranes, black storks and wild boar.