Champagne. I’m personally not a big fan. A bit too bubbly. But I’m not saying no to an Easter road trip to the Champagne region. Four days touring the French countryside with friends, tasting wine, nice scenery, getting away from the city. A rather pleasant idea. A champagne route essentially means following a more or less established route in the Champagne region, visiting wineries, tasting the champagne, take in the atmosphere, and if the taste appeals - purchase a bottle or two from the local establishment. There are four main routes; the Massif de St-Thierry route, the Montagne de Reims route, the Vallée de la Marne route, and the Côte des Blancs route. We opt for the Vallée de la Marne route, following the valley of the River Marne between the towns of Epernay and Dormans.
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