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| State | France |
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| Capital | Châlons-en-Champagne |
| Surface | 25,606 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.337.953 (2009) |
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Champagne-Ardenne (in Italian: Sciampagna-Ardenna) is one of the regions of France.
To know
As the name suggests, the Champagne region is the land that gave rise to the most widely used wine in the world for celebrations of various kinds, but it is also a land rich in history and architectural wonders.
Geographical notes
The territory of the region borders on that of the Lorraine to the east, of the Franche-Comté to the southeast, of the Burgundy south ofÎle-de-France to the southwest and of the Picardy to the west, as well as with the Belgium North (Wallonia).
Territories and tourist destinations
48 ° 54′0 ″ N 4 ° 36′0 ″ E
Champagne-ArdenneIt is made up of 4 departments:
Urban centers
Champagne-Ardenne: full screen map.- Châlons-en-Champagne - Regional capital.
- Chaumont - Capital of the department of Haute-Marne.
- Colombey-les-Deux-Églises - Village of Charles de Gaulle.
- Reims —
Its 13th century cathedral is one of the most spectacular expressions of Gothic architecture; this is where the French kings were crowned. - Troyes - Capital of the Aube department with an important Gothic church.
- Épernay - Commune located in the department of the Marne.
Its 13th century cathedral is one of the most spectacular expressions of Gothic architecture; this is where the French kings were crowned.How to get
How to get around
What see
- 1 Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale métropolitaine de Notre-Dame de Reims), Place du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims, ☎ 33 3 26 47 55 34. Reims Cathedral, heritage ofUNESCO, is one of the highest examples of Gothic art in Europe. It was where the coronations of all the kings of France took place.
- Vineyards of the Champagne region.
- Charles de Gaulle memorial (Mémorial Charles de Gaulle), Colombey-les-deux-églises.
What to do
At the table
Drinks
In addition to the unmissable champagne, it is possible to taste wines, beers and vodkas all produced in the area.
Safety
Other projects
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