We headed south to Epernay, the self proclaimed ‘capitale du champagne’. Epernay is full of the huge champagne houses, Moet and Chandon, Mercier, Chateaux Perrier etc, all along the aptly named Avenue de Champagne. Perhaps it was the lack of sanitary facilities at the campsite (they were being refurbished), or the unsettled weather, or the 30-minute walk to the town, but we found Epernay pleasant but not inspiring. I particularly wanted to visit the city of Reims, not very accessible to campervans, so we caught the train from Epernay. It was around a half hour trip mainly through vineyards, the sun was shining, and we had a lovely day exploring Reims. An interesting city, with wide boulevards, lots of cafes and also lots of stag and hen parties! Must be the ‘in’ place to go, and
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