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    A city of coronations and champagne wines, Reims is a city that abounds with both history and culture. With its cathedral, Palace of Tau, and museum in the Abbey of St. Remi, all listed as UNESCO World

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Champagne-Ardenne

When asked "What does Champagne-Ardenne bring to mind?"

, it is almost certain that 99% of the people asked will answer "Champagne", and the one remaining percent would be answers given by those who come from the region itself.
It is sure that with such a prestigious product, known and enjoyed around the whole world and a symbol of celebration, parties and luxury, the Champagne-Ardenne region has found itself a natural and high-quality ambassador. The problem of a product with such a strong personality and reputation is that it often overshadows everything around it.
Too often summed up by these famous bubbles, most people forget everything else that makes up the charm of this region.
Of course, the wealthy region of Champagne (comprised of the departments of Marne, Haute Marne and Aube), with its vineyards, the cellars of its large Champagne houses often installed in limestone pits dating from the Roman era, and its capital, Reims, where 33 French kings were crowned at the heart of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the main destination for many tourists. However, you can't forget the Ardennes, with its vast forested landscapes bordering Belgium. The homeland of Arthur Rimbaud (born in Charleville-Mézières) conceals architectural treasures such as castles and churches, which can be discovered while out on a hike.
The entire region played host to terrible battles during the First World War and keeps the memory of this sad past alive in its museums and on the land. Fortunately, the region's past is not entirely made up of wars. Man has left many signs of his know-how ('Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière' is a special museum dedicated to this subject), of his will to live on this wild, sometimes harsh land, and of his continuous amazement in regards to the generous nature afforded by the region (such as the artificial Lake Der-Chantecoq and the Forêt d'Orient).
A land that is both wealthy and rustic, the gastronomy of Champagne-Ardenne is not summed up merely with Champagne. Ardennes ham, Rethel black pudding, wild boar, St. Ménehould-style pig's feet, and the pink biscuits of Reims are as much of a treat for the mouth as the landscapes are for the eyes.

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