Holiday Rentals in Champagne-Ardennes
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Holiday Rentals in Champagne-Ardennes - A Guide to Champagne-Ardennes
The Champagne-Ardennes region is situated in the northeast of the country and borders Belgium. It is one of the least-populated in France but boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes and the most famous wine in the world!
If you are travelling from the UK to your holiday rental in Champagne-Ardennes by car then the best route is via Calais. A hop over the channel from Dover and you are nearly there. Simply follow the A26 south and you will reach Chalons-en-Champagne (the regions Capital).
If you prefer to fly, then Reims is the local airport, which you can get to from London and other UK cities. Rail transportation is also good to your Champagne-Ardennes holiday rentals. A direct train from Paris takes only 90 minutes.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Champagne-Ardennes
As more than 60% of the region is dedicated to agriculture, it is unsurprising that the majority of properties to rent in Champagne-Ardennes are in rural settings. Nearly half the available properties to rent are houses, sleeping between 2 and 10 people. The majority of the rest of the accommodation are cottages and chateaux.
There are very few apartments to rent in Champagne-Ardennes so if you prefer a faster pace of life in a town or city then maybe the region isn’t for you. However for the wine-lovers among you then you will be in heaven. Many of the properties to rent in Champagne-Ardennes are within easy driving distance of the regions famous vineyards – most of which host regular wine-tasting sessions.
Much of Champagne is flat or gently undulating, so it is the perfect location for a round or two in one of the regions 8 main golf courses. Many of the regions properties to rent are situated within easy distance of golf courses and due to the proximity to Paris it is a very popular destination for keen golfers.
Champagne-Ardennes Useful Information
Champagne-Ardennes is made up of four departements – Aude, Ardennes, Haute-Marne and Marne. However the region designated for the production of Champagne also includes parts of the departements of Yonne, Aisne, Seine-et-Marne and Meuse.
It is comprised of over 25,000 sq/km of beautiful countryside including the famous vineyards making the most famous sparkling wine in the world – Champagne. The name Champagne derives simply from the Latin word for countryside – campagna. It was the Benedictine monk, named Dom Perignon who discovered the process of making sparkling wine sometime in the 18th Century. However the region is also known for its other wines such as Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay – making holiday rentals in Champagne-Ardennes a wine lovers paradise!
Reims, the regions largest city, is a major historical centre. It is famous for its cathedral, which features a major stained glass work of art by Chagall and has also hosted the coronations of all of the Kings of France since the 11th Century.
In contrast, the area of Ardennes (named after the Celtic word for deep forest) is heavily wooded and is popular with walkers and nature lovers. There is something for everyone seeking a holiday rentals in Champagne-Ardennes.