This corner of France probably contains more famous wine-producing regions and districts than any other. Wherever you go, a familiar name pops up. Of course, Champagne is probably the most famous of them all. Next door, Lorraine is the exception to the rule, and then in the far corner we find Alsace. A little further south, the next big name in wine is Burgundy (in English) or Bourgogne (in French).

Champagne-Ardennes borders Belgium in its north, and is of course the home of one of the world's most famous drinks. Epernay in the Marne department is one of the best places to go for all things related to champagne wine. Visitors can tour the champagne houses, including those of some of the more well-known marques such as Moët et Chandon and Mercier, and have a taster. There are also lots of smaller champagne producers. Many of these are based down just one street! This is named ‘Avenue de Champagne'. Reims has a few points of note. The monument ‘Porte de Mars' (or Mars Gate) is one of four Roman gates there, from around the 3rd to the 4th century, which is made up of columns and three archways. Place Cardinal-Luçon has a statue of Joan of Arc. Reims also used to have a Formula 1 Grand Prix and the spectre of races past still remains. A whimsical Formula 1 fan would enjoy wandering about there. For at least fifteen centuries, Saint Rémi has been the patron saint of this city, and the Saint Rémi Basilica is just a mile from the Cathédral Notre-Dame de Reims. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town Troye has one of France 's best-reputed mediaeval centres, but also some good museums- the Museum of Tools and Workmen, the Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology and the Museum of Modern Art .................READ MORE ABOUT CHAMPAGNE, BURGUNDY & ALSACE