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The very word 'champagne' brings to mind special milestones and joyful celebration, and there is no better way to celebrate life than to sample the finest bubbly in the world with luxury Champagne tours.
Not all sparkling wine is created equal and, in most countries, only wine from the Champagne region of France is permitted to carry the revered title of champagne. Vineyards were cultivated in the area from the 5th century and early production was fuelled by an intense rivalry with the nearby, much acclaimed Burgundy wine region. Ultimately, the now legendary reputation of the unique effervescent wine was secured through its association with the anointment of French kings in Reims, the capital of the region. Champagne wine was the favoured refreshment at coronation celebrations and thus, champagne became synonymous with opulence, festivities and rites of passage.
Champagne tours will ensure that you too feel like royalty as you indulge in gastronomic delicacies and relax in some of the most sumptuous 5 star hotels France has to offer. Whatever you might expect of world-class luxury holidays, France delivers with gorgeous rolling landscapes, a fascinating and rich history, breathtaking gothic architecture, charming old-world townships, and more than one hundred champagne houses including such famed producers as Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart and Moet et Chandon (the producers of Dom Perignon). You will also discover boutique houses, where you'll taste exquisite champagne alongside the winemaker, and learn the secrets of the delicate process.
Aside from sampling the many types of champagne, including the exclusive Prestige Cuvée, Blanc de Noirs, Blanc de Blancs and Rosé Champagne, Champagne tours will reveal a treasure trove of cultural and historical wonders from throughout the region.
In the capital city of Reims, the high gothic masterpiece of Notre-Dame de Reims (Reims Cathedral) echoes with centuries of nobility. The coronations of twenty four kings of France have been held in this majestic place, including the coronation of Charles VII in the presence of Joan of Arc in 1429. The city and its surround boasts many more historical spectacles such as:
For a more informal but no less atmospheric experience in Reims, seek out the bustling restaurants, bars and markets in one of the city's grand squares, including the Place Royale, Place Cardinal-Luçon and the Place Drouet d'Erlon.
The city of Troyes, located on the Seine river, has a no less impressive array of historical jewels the centrepiece of which is Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Troyes (Troyes Cathedral), a national monument of France renowned for its superb 13th century stained-glass windows. There are many more churches, museums and mansions to be explored throughout the city.
Of course, at every stage of your Champagne tours you will be pampered in the most plush 5 star hotels France has to offer, and constantly tempted and treated by the always exquisite French cuisine, crafted to the highest level at some of the finest restaurants in the world. When the royal excesses of this lavish dining and the many generous glasses of champagne have taken full effect, a refreshing stroll through the beautiful French landscape may be the perfect cure. Explore undulating pastures, lush valleys and deep forests. More dedicated seekers of outdoor adventure can join swimmers and wind-surfers at the Foret d'Orient Regional Nature Park.
One truth is clear. Whatever you seek in luxury holidays, France will not disappoint with Champagne tours to captivate even the most discerning traveller.
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