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The essentials
The Marne — a department in the Champagne region — is a tourist destination just 45 minutes from Paris by TGV, home to France’s northernmost vineyards, eight UNESCO World Heritage sites and nine Michelin-starred restaurants.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in the Champagne region?
- The Marne region is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Hillsides, Houses and Cellars of Champagne, which were inscribed in 2015.
- How far from Paris are the Champagne vineyards?
- The Champagne wine region, situated in the Marne department, is a 45-minute TGV journey from Paris. It is France’s northernmost wine region, described as an ocean of vines just a stone’s throw from the capital.
- What else is there to do in the Marne apart from wine tourism?
- The Marne region offers 2,000 km of walking trails, the Argonne forests, Lake Der and its hundreds of bird species, nine Michelin-starred restaurants, and sites linked to the history of the two world wars.
The Marne, France’s northernmost wine-growing region, is home to 8 UNESCO sites, 9 Michelin-starred restaurants and 2,000 km of walking trails, all just 45 minutes from Paris.
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The word Marne means Champagne, a simple word that says a lot about the welcome we give to our visitors! So welcome to the Marne, only 45 minutes from Paris by TGV. Between wine tourism, tourism of memory or nature, our department is home to the most northern vineyard of France but not only... The Marne, it is also 8 sites listed in the World Heritage of UNESCO, a high place of gastronomic excellence, 2000 km of hiking trails, as well as a territory intimately linked to the History of France, the most glorious (with the coronation of the Kings of France) and the bloodiest (with the two World Wars). Finally, the Marne is undoubtedly Champagne and champagne. A fascinating territory where the art of living is celebrated in the Champagne style, rich in events and sparkling activities, just like the "king of wines". So many precious ingredients to make your stay unforgettable!
Best of 5 reasons to come to the Marne
#1 Discover the 8 Unesco World Heritage sites and the hillsides,
Houses and Cellars of Champagne classified in 2015.
#2 Admire the colors of the vineyard during the four seasons. Appreciate the change of scenery
of an ocean of vines just a stone's throw from Paris.
#3 Take a breath of fresh air in the forests of Argonne and admire the hundreds of species of birds that
of birds that live in the Lac du Der.
#4 Immerse yourself in the History of France and be told the story of the Great Wars.
#5 Savor the delights of the land in our 9 starred restaurants.
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