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A Week in ... Champagne

6 nights; half board chambre d'hôte & 1* hotels; £465; single supplement £145

Departure any day April to end October From Epernay £465 Ferry Dover - Calais from £70 Train from UK from £139 Extend your stay in Epernay, for further champagne house visits, from £45 per night

A comprehensive walk along the spectacular valley of the river Marne, surely one of the most beautiful regions of France. Also included are walks across the Montagne de Reims and surrounding woodland, and plenty of opportunities to stop and taste along the way.