Champagne-Ardenne Region

The Champagne-Ardenne region is in northeast France on the border of Belgium. It is a tourist area because of its history and its world famous wine, champagne. All French monarchs were crowned in this region. The area is rich in culture and cuisine. It contains magnificent forests and lakes where you can enjoy walks and water sports.

Epernay is located 88 miles from Paris. There is an old town and a modern suburban area with villas of the wine merchants in the area. It is known as the principal trading post for champagne wines. The champagne is bottled and kept in large cellars built into the chalk road on which the town is built.

Tourists visit the town because of the champagne industry. The most famous street in the town is the Avenue de Champagne which houses the leading manufacturers of champagne such as Moet et Chandon, Mercier, and De Castellane.

The kings of France were always crowned at Reims which is 89 miles from Paris. Charles VII was crowned in the presence of Joan of Arc who was later burned at the stake. Its main attractions include:

• The Place Royale, the principal square, which has a statue of Louis XV and the Place du Parvis which has an equestrian stature of Joan of Arc.
• The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims is a World Heritage site.
• The Palace of Tau is a museum housing exhibits and statues that were formerly displayed by the cathedral and the coronation attire of French kings.

Reims is one of the centers of champagne production. Many of the large companies are headquartered here and they offer tasting and tours by appointment.

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