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Discover Champagne &
Northern France
At a Glance
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Champagne
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) Famous for its bubbly, Champagne is a must-visit
for wine-lovers, with the nation's top fizz houses and a host of smaller
vignerons
to explore.
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Northern France
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) Often overlooked, France's northern corner is
awash with culture and history, from moving WWI battlefields to some of
France's most fascinating cities.
CHAMPAGNE
Champagne arouses all of the senses: the eyes feast on vine-covered hillsides and
vertical processions of tiny, sparkling bubbles; the nose is tantalised by the damp
soil and the heavenly bouquet of fermentation; the ears rejoice at the clink of
glasses and the barely audible fizz; and the palate tingles with every sip.
Reims
POP 187,650
Over the course of a millennium (816 to 1825), some 34 sovereigns - among them
two dozen kings - began their reigns in Reims' famed cathedral. Along with Éper-
nay (just a half-hour away by train), it is the most important centre of Champagne
production and makes an excellent base for exploring the Montagne de Reims
Champagne Route.
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