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Anyone for champagne?
The Champagne-Ardenne region is in the north-east of France. Not surprisingly, production of champagne is a big industry in the region. There are very strict rules before you can put the name on the label, however. It must be bubbly, grown in designated areas and then aged and bottled according to rigorous standards. If you fancy a bit of tasting yourself, then head straight to Epernay, the de facto capital of champagne production. The other notable feature of the region is the cathedral in the city of Reims. This is, arguably, one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the country. Before the revolution, all French Kings were crowned here.
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A varied landscape but familiar weather
Its landscape is quite varied and ranges from forests to gorges and fast flowing rivers. You will also find one of the biggest artificial lakes in Europe here: the Lac du Der-Chantecoq. Agriculture dominates the region's vast plains. As in any northern region of France, the climate somewhat mirrors that of the UK.
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The price of property and communications
Property is fairly inexpensive in Champagne-Ardenne. However, the closer you get to Brussels in the north (the department of Ardennes borders Belgium) and Paris in the west, the higher prices get. Road networks are very good.
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ARDENNES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Ardennes roughly translates as 'deep forest'. The department is ideal for those with a love of the outdoors as it is one of the least populated and unspoilt areas of the country. The rules about renovating properties are also not as strict here as elsewhere in France. This, combined with affordable property prices, makes this an increasingly popular area with international buyers.
AUBE PROPERTY GUIDE
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This highly renowned region offers a lot more than just the world's most exquisite drink. Affordable prices mean you can own property very close to the two major political and cultural capitals of mainland Europe, Brussels and Paris.
MARNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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There is no better place to taste Champagne than in the Marne department. Its thriving economy largely revolves around the production of wine and tourism. Nowhere is this more true than in Reims, a lively city steeped with history.
HAUTE-MARNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Haute-Marne is a perfect mix of idyllic countryside and quaint towns and villages. You will also find eastern France's number one spa town, Bourbonne-les-Bains, here, which has been curing, relaxing and rejuvenating visitors since the Roman times.
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REIMS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Reims, in the Champagne region of northern France is a city which positively bubbles with life. Of massive historical importance as the place where the French kings were crowned, the modern city has a large student population who add youth and vigour to its history and tradition. Elegant buildings abound, yet in the buzzing centre there are a multitude of bars and restaurants where you can sit and drink in the unique atmosphere of this fascinating city.
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GUIDES TO CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE |
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WHERE IS CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE?
Champagne-Ardenne is in the north of France, sharing a border with another famous wine producer - Borugogne, known to the British as Burgundy.
IN RELATION TO THE REST OF FRANCE
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WHICH DEPARTMENTS ARE IN CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE?
DEPARTMENT GUIDES
TOWN/CITY GUIDES
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