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For your holiday in France consider the Champagne-Ardenne region.Throughout the world the word ‘Champagne’ evokes the thought of celebration and the region itself
fully justifies the thought. With neat vineyards, deep forests, lakes, canals, Champagne –Ardenne is a haven not only for wine lovers but also for hikers, cyclists and watersport
enthusiasts.
The Lac du Der-Chantecoq is the largest artificial lake in France and here you can windsurf, sail, jet-ski or fish
in its clean waters. The region has 7 other lakes reserved for tourists and boasts some 650km of waterways.
The fortress town of Langres
situated on a rocky hilltop is almost completely surrounded by ramparts, including six towers. Langres has a fest of impressive architecture including the Burgundian Romanesque
Cathédrale St-Mammés.
Reims is the champagne centre of the world and there are a number of Champagne houses in the area that give guided tours of their cellars. The kings of France were once crowned in the
grandiose cathedral.
However you spend each day of your holiday, end it with a celebration glass of bubbly Champagne!
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