Champagne - Ardenne region of France, situated on the north, widely
known for its sparkling wines, which were developed here at the end of
seventeenth century. The biggest part of Champagne is covered with non-fertile
soil and generally a narrow strip along the westernmost crest, which is
extremely fertile, and the small area around Reims and Epernay furnishes
virtually all of the champagne wine exported by France. Champagne just as most
regions in France can offer much more to visitors then just excellent wine, its
central position was a reason for a number of battles in the past and rich
history of the region left a lot to be seen.
The
Region of Champagne-Ardennes, in the north-east of France, is comprised of the departments
of Ardennes, Marne, Aube and Haute-Marne. However, the ‘region’, designated for the production of Champagne,
also includes parts
of the adjoining departments of Yonne, Aisne, Seine-et-Marne
and Meuse. The old French province of Champagne roughly covered this same area.
The name ‘Champagne’, is derived from the Latin word campagna,
meaning countryside.
The western boundary of
Champagne-Ardenne is located a short 90 miles east of Paris,
making a visit, from Paris,
an easy day trip.
It is an area rich in history, with some of the most spectacular scenery
in France. The
region is dominated by lakes, rivers, canals, forests.
There are huge preserves and parks, and the vineyards stretch for miles.
Wild life flourishes in its magnificent verdant forests.
Its lakes and rivers are a backdrop for every imaginable outdoor
activity. There
is biking, boating, fishing, hiking, with the list being endless. When in Champagne, don’t forget to visit the world renowned champagne
houses and caves.
Champagne-Ardenne is a very sacred place, indeed, for the connoisseur of fine
wines and beautiful countryside. The region abounds in deep forests, reflected
in the clear brilliant water of lakes and streams running through schistous and
lime-stone rocks, whose smooth undulating contours characterise the Champagne
plain. Within this limestone strata, hundreds of miles of rock have been
excavated to provide underground galleries for the housing and maturing of the
wine.
Along 650 km of waterways and lakes, you may relax in comfort and
peace on board a house boat, bateaux-mouches or on a panoramic boat-drifting
through a variety of scenes, observing migratory birds and animals who have made
their habitat along the banks.
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