Champagne-Ardenne
History and legend, flavors and secrets, vineyards and hiking trails, experience the Champagne region in France in a fascinating way. Take a vacation in the vineyards or organize an exciting sparkling event.
The first vines in the Champagne region were planted during the Roman Empire, but it was thanks to the work of the monks in the region that Champagne wine was able to develop its reputation. Today, a bottle of Champagne is opened somewhere in the world every two seconds and 3 billion glasses of Champagne are enjoyed around the world every year.
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Champagne France - Culinary highlights in the vineyards
Discover the vineyards of Champagne and learn the secrets of the wine kings... you will inevitably immerse yourself in this glittering world.
The region's culinary delights are not limited to Champagne. The Champagne-Ardenne region is a land of traditions, which over the centuries has developed a local gastronomy whose most famous specialties proudly bear the name of the place: Ardenne ham, Rethel white sausage, Sainte-Menehould pig's trotters, Troyes Andouillette sausage, Haute-Marne truffles, Langres cheese, Chaource and Rocroi etc.
The Champagne-Ardenne region has almost 350 restaurants where you can discover the riches of the region. Some of them have joined forces under the label "Table régionale de Champagne-Ardenne" and have made it their mission to put regional products first.
Champagne-Ardenne Tourism - The history of the region
Reims, the city of the coronations of the kings of France. Sedan and its imposing fortress. Langres, a fortified citadel surrounded by ramparts. Troyes, the capital of knitwear and a historical stage in relation to the Champagne fairs.
The sites and monuments of the Champagne-Ardenne region reflect the rich history of the region and give you an insight into its glorious past. Invasions, cultural currents, trade - the region has retained the best of all these influences. Numerous museums trace the eras when the pages of French and European history were written.
Champagne-Ardenne sights - Troyes as a shopping highlight
Troyes in the Champagne-Ardenne region is known for its huge discount shopping centers outside the city. But there are also some good stores in the middle of the historic old town, especially if you are interested in grocery shopping, which are well worth a visit.
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