Visits to champagne cellars
The Marne is at the heart of the Champagne wine region. You can tour the cellars of the Champagne houses and learn about the champagne-making process.
Discovery of the vineyard
Explore the Marne countryside by visiting picturesque vineyards. Many wineries offer champagne tastings, including the family-run Champagne Charlier & Fils, 10 minutes from the estate, or Champagne Dom Caudron, 5 minutes from the estate.
VISIT THE WEBSITE OF CHAMPAGNE CHARLIER & FILSVisit the city of Reims
The city of Reims is famous for its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also explore the Palais du Tau and the Basilique Saint-Rémi.
Visit the city of Épernay
Another major town in the Champagne region, Épernay is famous for its tree-lined avenues and champagne houses. The famous Avenue de Champagne is an iconic place to visit.
Visit the city of Château-Thierry
This city has a rich historical heritage, including the medieval château of Château-Thierry and the American memorial dedicated to the First World War.
Museums
The Marne is home to a number of interesting museums, including the Musée de l'Automobile in Reims, the Musée du Vin de Champagne in Epernay, Pressoria in Ay and the Musée Jean de La Fontaine in Château-Thierry.
Golf de Champagne is a course where everyone can play and progress with complete peace of mind. It has 18 holes over 5,760 metres, PAR 72, an 18-hole driving range, 5 of which are covered, and a putting & pitching green.
The 92km cycle route winds its way through the Marne valley, past Champagne vineyards, the chalk valley, places of remembrance and pilgrimage, and landscapes and monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
If you love nature, the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and discovering the local flora and fauna.
Enjoy a peaceful cruise along the Marne to admire the river scenery and discover picturesque villages.
The forest next to the village of Verzy, some fifteen kilometres from Reims, is a natural site unique in the world, with almost 800 "faux" (twisted trees).