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Champagne-Ardenne, France tourist information

Champagne-Ardenne is found to the north-east of France, where it's north-eastern frontier borders Belgium. The capital of the region is Chalons-en-Champagne. The departments in Champagne-Ardenne are: Haute-Marne, Marne, Aube, Ardennes.

Places to visit in Champagne-Ardenne

It is not hard to guess why this region is famous or what attracts the visitors - champagne is of course loved the world over, and many people like to pay a pilgrimage to its source.

The highlights of the region include the Ardenne forests to the north and the peaceful, unspoiled villages in the southern part of the region

The epicentre of the champagne world is at Epernay where you can visit caves and sip champagne to your hearts content.

The other great highlight in the Champagne region is Reims cathedral also the Palace of Tau and Reims basilica (both also in Reims, and now a listed UNESCO world heritage site)

Other towns to visit in the region include:

the town of Reims (see Reims cathedral above);

the lovely medieval town of Troyes, and

the ancient ramparts of Langres

The enormous rolling forests of the Ardenne region are also very popular with visitors

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