Only a 5 hours drive from The Netherlands and you find yourself sipping a glass of champagne in the sun, perfect! A long weekend is ideal for a visit to the Champagne region. This feels like a vacation because of the hilly landscape, the delicious champagne, and the French words around you. Last May, we spent a weekend getaway with a friend in this beautiful area. The Champagne region is divided into two parts: the northern region and the southern region.
In this blog, we will focus on the Northern region, however, but click here to read more about the Southern Champagne region. The southern region is less famous but very beautiful and the place Ries and I will get married too! See the image below to navigate both the northern and southern champagne regions. We found it a bit difficult to determine a convenient base for the Champagne region. And we did not regret this choice at all!
It is centrally located, with dozens of champagne houses in the neighborhood. Therefore, go there! If you have a little more time, also spend a day in Reims. The Champagne region is located in the French Ardennes. From the Netherlands, you can best drive here by car. On the way, we took the scenic route instead of the highway, and we all came through nice little villages. Something I recommend you to do! Below you will find a map of France with the location of the Champagne region.
Are you already in France, for example in Paris, then a visit by train is also possible. Keep in mind that most champagne houses are not close to each other. It is therefore highly recommended to have a car with Bob in this area. It is a nice experience to drive from village to village and occasionally stop at a vineyard for some photos.
Cycling is also possible, but keep in mind those hills and the distances that are sometimes quite large. You are in France, so what is more idyllic than staying in a beautiful castle?
