{"id":9533,"date":"2023-03-08T12:23:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T11:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epernay.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/circuits-itineraries-walks\/the-champagne-region-on-a-motorcycle\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T10:16:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:16:37","slug":"the-champagne-region-on-a-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epernay.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/take-advantage\/circuits-itineraries-walks\/the-champagne-region-on-a-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Champagne region on a motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Drive in Champagne !<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you are a biker at heart<\/b> or if you simply like to go for a ride<\/b> on a two-wheeler on a sunny day, we suggest you visit the Champagne region by motorcycle! Let yourself be tempted by a memorable ride<\/b> through breathtaking landscapes, home to the most beautiful panoramas: from the paths bordered by the hillsides in the heart of Champagne to the majestic forests and plains, you will live an unforgettable experience. A wide range of carefully<\/b> prepared wide range of is waiting for you. An ideal playground for a successful trip!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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From Reims to Laon, only 50 kilometers separate these two cities, but there are two different atmospheres<\/b> thanks to two very distinct mountains.
On the one hand, Champagne, the region of the city of the sacres, the capital of Champagne<\/b> and other nuggets. On the other hand, the Aisne, a region with a strong history and memory<\/b>, is at the gateway to the Champagne region and has many other treasures.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Emblematic of Reims, the angel with the famous<\/b> smile watches over the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral<\/b>, a world heritage site, and the memories that link it to the history of the kings of France and the archbishops’ palace, known as the Tau, which adjoins it. It is one of the most impressive in France. It would take a full day to go on an adventure through its streets and alleys to tour the city and its main monuments.<\/p>\n

Reims was not spared by the battles of the 20th century. The city was 80% destroyed by German bombing during the First World War and a fire even destroyed the frame of the magnificent cathedral, melted the bells and shattered the stone in September 1914. Restored, Notre-Dame received a flammable concrete frame.<\/p>\n

During the Second World War, only the area around the station was affected. Reims knew its hour of glory in this conflict since it is in the Roosevelt high school, transformed into Eisenhower’s HQ, that the act of surrender of the German forces was signed, on May 7, 1945<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Save the visit of the great champagne houses for the end of the day and leave Reims by the south, towards the Montagne de Reims. Surrounded by forests, this hill (highest point 288 meters) crowned by a plateau is part of the Regional Natural Park<\/b>. No great wilderness, however, it is dotted with villages dedicated to the culture of wine. You will first discover Verzenay<\/b>, dominated by a windmill to the west and by an aerial lighthouse, built in 1909 and reconverted into a museum of the Vine.<\/p>\n

Just after, find Verzy<\/b>On the other side of the D34, another parking lot gives access (10 minutes on foot) to the observatory of Mount Sinai<\/b>created after the liberation of Reims in 1914, with an amazing view on the city and the Champagne mountains.<\/p>\n

After a short drive in the Reims Mountains, you will leave through Ay-Champagne<\/b>, a vineyard already famous in Gallo-Roman times.<\/p>\n

Then join Hautvillers<\/b>, a charming wine-producing village “perched” at an altitude of 250 meters: in addition to the wine press located at the entrance of the village, take the time to admire the hundred or so hand-painted wrought-iron signs along the streets.<\/p>\n

Continue under the foliage through Nanteuil-la-For\u00eat, Poury<\/b> (which houses the Maison du Parc), and then Marfaux<\/b>. Once out of the forest, stay on the D386 which leads you straight through the Champagne countryside to Fismes<\/b>This small town marks the boundary between the Marne and Aisne departments, between Champagne and Picardy, between the country of the Montagne de Reims and that of the “Colline \u00e9ternelle” of Laon.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/div>

The Cathedral of Reims is open every day from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, and until 7:15 pm on Sundays and religious holidays. Please note that during religious services, visits are interrupted. It is possible to rent an audioguide at the Reims Tourist Office or to take a guided tour, count on average 9\u20ac per adult and 4,5\u20ac per child over 12 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Palace of Tau<\/div>

2 place du Cardinal Lu\u00e7on - 51100 Reims - T 03 26 47 81 79
\nAdmission 8\u20ac.
\nOpen from September 9, 2021 (except Monday) from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm.
\nOpen from May 6, 2022 to September 8, 2022 (except Mondays) from 9:45 am to 6:15 pm
\nOpen from September 9, 2022 to May 5, 2023 (except Mondays) from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
\nPossibility of a guided tour (1h).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Museum of the surrender of May 7, 1945 <\/div>

12 rue Franklin Roosevelt - 51100 Reims. Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and on January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25
\nT. 03 26 47 84 19. Admission 5 \u20ac. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discovery of Reims<\/div>

Guided tour or audio-guided tour of Reims . Information at the Tourist Office. Count on average 9\u20ac per adult and 4,5\u20ac per child over 12 years old.
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At the time, Fismes<\/b> was the last stop before Reims for the kings of France who came from Paris to be crowned. The city has kept part of its ancient ramparts, but the ditches were filled in the 18th century to become promenades. For the anecdote, Fismes was also the birthplace of the comic book artist Albert Uderzo<\/b>, the “father” of Asterix. Have fun looking for the Goscinny-et-Uderzo alley in which a menhir stands.<\/p>\n

Cross the river Vesle<\/b>, a tributary of the Aisne, and continue your way north, towards Laon. Shortly after, arrival in the department ofAisne<\/b>, and, a little further, pass the river which gave it its name, doubled by the canal of Oise. The village of Cerny-en-Laonnois<\/b> marks the crossroads with the Chemin des Dames<\/b>, which you will find soon. Then go to Laon<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The arrival to the south via Laon is less spectacular than the one via the north. One is less aware of the extent to which the old Carolingian city overlooks the plain by more than 100 meters. On the other hand, the southern side allows you to access the old town more quickly through the Porte de Soissons<\/b>, as the new neighborhoods have developed to the north around the train station.<\/p>\n

Before the revolution, people came from all over the kingdom of France to admire the seven wonders of Laon<\/b>, some of which are still visible: the Notre Dame Cathedral<\/b>, of course, completed around 1230, making it one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the country; the abbey churches St-Martin and St-Vincent<\/b> (the second was destroyed during the Revolution); the leaning tower of Lady Eve<\/b> ; l’pond of the monks of St-Vincent<\/b>whose level never drops; the Bone that hangs<\/b>a half whale jaw brought back from England by canons in the 12th century and the Nail stone<\/b>Nails driven by hand into a stone by a mother whose innocent children had been hanged.<\/p>\n

After visiting the cathedral, the episcopal palace, the Templars’ chapel, the St-Martin abbey… leave the old city by the Midi rampart and the Ardon gate<\/b>, followed logically by the Ardon ramp<\/b>, which is a beautiful winding descent.<\/p>\n

Nothing extraordinary until Bruy\u00e8res-et-Montb\u00e9rault<\/b>, then the road comes to life and arrives at Chamouille<\/b>. Turn left to go around the small lake. Continue straight ahead towards the Chermizy-Ailles<\/b> exit where you will turn right to pass in front of the ruins of the abbey of Vauclair<\/b>, ravaged by the bombardments of 1917.<\/p>\n

Further on, at the crossroads d’Hurtebise<\/b>you are back on the Chemin des Dames<\/b>This ridge is 30 km long and 8 km wide and corresponds to a vast sector, the scene of deadly fighting during the First World War, which extends north of the Aisne River for more than 30 km between Pinon<\/b> to the west and Berry-au-Bac<\/b> to the east. This path represents more than 70 villages, some of which disappeared during the war without being rebuilt, such as Ailles, Beaulne, Troyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n

In the continuity of the journey, on your right, the museum of the Caverne du Dragon<\/b> which recalls the living conditions of the poilus of the Great War where approximately 150 000 lost their lives. By turning left towards Craonne, you arrive at the plateau of California<\/b> leading to its belvedere with a view on the old village of Craonne<\/b> and the reconstruction of the houses completely destroyed during the war. An arboretum, replacing the old Craonne, testifies to the power of the battles through its ground impregnated by shell holes. According to estimates, about one ton of shells per square meter would have crashed during the Great War… Slightly before the plateau, you have a beautiful milestone of the Chemin des Dames allowing you to decorate your film.<\/p>\n

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On this itinerary you will find various hotels, guest houses, gites and vacation centers approved by Accueil Motards offering you the services and facilities you need.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lighthouse of Verzenay + Vineyard Museum <\/div>

51360 Verzenay
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Faux of Verzy<\/div>

51380 Verzy. Free admission. The nature appointments of the motorcycle trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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Village of Hautvillers<\/div>

Free or guided visit of the village and the church where Dom P\u00e9rignon is buried. Many cellars and champagne houses. Information Tourist Office of Hautvillers
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Caverne du Dragon + Chemin des Dames Museum<\/div>

RD 18 cd - 02160 Oulches-la-Vall\u00e9e- Foulon
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For an optimal reception and stay of the motorcyclists, the Grand Est Regional Tourist Agency and the Marne Tourist Development Agency<\/b> have visited and validated the tourist accommodations that are committed to providing a certain number of services and facilities to tourist customers travelling on two wheels.<\/p>\n

The hotels, guest houses, gites and vacation centers approved by Accueil Motards\u00ae are committed to offering the biker :<\/p>\n