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TRIPS IN THE REGION
The region of Champagne - Ardenne has a
rich cultural and fascinating historical heritage.
Besides more than 200 km of champagne
cellars that wind under the surface of
Reims and Epernay, the region has historical
towns and impressive castles and fortresses
tracing the history of France.
Houses with timber frames and pastel
colored fronts from the XVI century are a
specialty of Troyes and create a medieval
atmosphere. There are the castles of Sedan
and Réveillon, where several famous writers,
including Alexander Dumas, Marcel Proust,
spent time. There is the castle of Cirey - sur-
Blaise, a rustic playground for Voltaire and
his friends. All are worth a visit. Sports -
enthusiasts have many possibilities to go
hiking in the Ardennes, the woods of Argonne,
the valley of the Meuse, the lake of Der,
etc.. Between Epernay and Reims is the
regional park of the Mountains of Reims,
with its characteristic vineyards and villages,
is a nice place to visit. In addition, the
pathways of vineyards offer fun and pedagogical
guided tours. Through these visits you
can get to know the profession of grapegrowing
and wine - making and learn about
how a vineyard really works.
GASTRONOMY
The region of Champagne - Ardenne is very
proud of its gastronomical heritage and
above all of its world - famous sparkling
wine: Champagne. The inhabitants of Reims
have invented a specialty to be served with
champagne that perfectly complements the
flavors of this petulant wine: pink biscuits
(“les biscuits roses“). Other culinary adventures
are the vinegar and the mustard of
Reims, “la potée champenoise“ (a meaty stew
that is a specialty of the region), “le boudin
blanc de Rethel“ (white sausage of Rethel) ,
and “l’Andouillette de Troyes“ (tripe sausage),
and the cheese Chaource.
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