The city of Reims (51 Marne, Grand Est) remembers the coronation of Charles VII in Reims Cathedral in 1429 . There have been 32 other royal coronations in the meanrime.…
The chalkland landscapes ofThe Champagne region
In July 2019 the Tour de France cycle race sprinted up the famous Avenue de Champagne in Epernay (51 Marne, Grand Est) to finish Stage 3 of the race b…
The Champagne wine village of Ay (51 Marne, Grand Est) holds an bi-annual celebration of its wines with its King Henri IV Festival in July (2 - 3 July 2022),and…
EU citizens under the age of 26 get free entry into most of France’s national monuments and museums, and many museums are free for the first Sunday of each month.…
Rouen (76 Seine Maritime, Normandie) celebrates the French heroine Joan of Arc with its medieval Joan of Arc Festival (Les Fêtes médiévales et Jeanne d’arc) 9 - 11 May 2024.…
Ay-en-Champagne (51 Marne, Champagne) is a small wine village just a few kilometres from the busy town of Epernay and the valley of the Marne. Its vineyards are classified as…
It is 100 years since Napoleon fought one of his last major battles in France
Journées européennes du patrimoine (European Heritage Open Days) in France are on the weekend of 21 - 22 September 2024. Throughout the weekend and across France, many galleries, museums and…
Reims Cathedral (51 Marne, Grand Est) is one of the great masterpieces of the Middle Ages. The façade is covered with statues and statuettes. Celebrations for the 800th birthday in…
Featured at the France Show was a fascinating display of images sponsored by the London College of Communication – University of the Arts London and Maison de la France representing…
Reims (Marne, Grand Est) is famous for Champagne, its Cathedral and its Christmas market. A weekend here between 24 November - 24 December 2023 will offer an opportunity to indulge…
The town of Laon (02 Aisne, Hauts de France) is always an impressive sight, situated on the rocky promontory overlooking the plains of Picardy and Champagne, with the 12th Century…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
Jon Catt is an Englishman living in the Champagne region who offers guided tours in the region - and he offers some tips to get the best out of your…