Champagne & Northern France - Discover France: Experience the Best of France - page 312

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Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
• » A month before Book accommodation as early as possible, especially in
Reims, Strasbourg, Épernay and Metz.
• » Two weeks before Reserve a guided tour of some Champagne cellars.
• » One week before Research money-saving city passes. Strasbourg and Reims
both have passes covering sights, museums and public transport.
RESOURCES
• » Champagne-Ardenne ( www.tourisme-champagne-ardenne.com ) Walks, sights
and general ideas for the Champagne region.
• » Northern France Tourist Office ( www.cdt-nord.fr ) Offers several themed routes
around the region.
• » Northern Alsace ( www.tourisme67.com ) Driving tours, cultural activities and
outdoor pursuits.
• » Southern Alsace ( www.tourisme68.com ) Similar info for further south.
• » Lorraine ( www.tourism-lorraine.com ) Main portal for the Lorraine region.
• » Somme Battlefields ( www.somme-battlefields.co.uk )
GETTING AROUND
• » Car Useful for Champagne's more out-of-the-way spots, and pretty much es-
sential in Alsace. Just don't overdo the bubbly.
• » Train The big cities can be easily reached by train. Reims, Épernay, Troyes and
Metz all make excellent day trips from Paris.