France by train

Champagne-Ardenne

The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is most famous for one particular thing; Champagne.

Explore the Moet & Chandon cellars in Epernay or visit the Mumm Champagne House and Reims Cathedral. This region is a large draw card for lovers of fine wine with plenty of day tours throughout the area on offer.

Frequent trains run to Champagne-Ardenne, with direct fast (TGV) trains leaving every hour and only taking 45 minutes. There is also a direct regional service from Paris to Epernay, which takes just over an hour.

For those wanting to visit the Moet & Chandon cellars in Epernay, it is short 5 minute walk from the station.

You will be able to use these trains with any pass that covers France; however any fast trains you take will require a compulsory seat reservation before you hop on. Regional trains do not require a seat reservation.

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