The Champagne Route

Visit the Route du Champagne

“Champagne is the only wine that leaves a woman beautiful after drinking i!” How could anyone disagree with Madame de Pompadour’s assessment of Champagne? Ruinart 1729, Taittinger 1734, Moët 1772, Clicquot 1772, Pommery 1836, and Mumm 1827: these famous names, with a legacy and origins that bear witness to winemakers who have made the most of rich and fertile terrain, invite you to follow the roads of the Champagne region. Pinot noir, Pinot meunier, and Chardonnay are all used to make this famous wine.

Reims, with its Gothic art, is at the centre of French history, having been sanctified since the year 816. It’s sure to win your heart as, in addition to everything else there is to see, it is also home to all the major Champagne houses. Epernay challenges Reims for the title of capital of Champagne and would be another excellent starting point from which to explore the region.

Weekends on the Champagne tourist trail