If the Champagne vineyards are mainly concentrated around the cities of Reims and Epernay, they also extend into the departments of Haute Marne and the Seine et Marne.
The hotel is located Just few minutes from  the west end Champagne vineyards , nearby the Marne Valley .
The wine route running along the river towards Epernay, is surrounded by welcoming villages where you will  find some of the best opportunities of great champagne with an excellent value for money .

The sheer variety of things to do and see along the Champagne wine route is astounding.
Take a walk in the vineyards to see rustic stone shelters, press-houses, cellars and vigneron houses.


On the road you can make a stop in the town of Château-Thierry ,home of ]ean de la Fontaine, to visit his house, converted into  a museum


The road on the right bank  of the river takes you to Châtillon-sur-Marne , Damery (birthplace of the early 18th century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur who played the heroines in Racine’s tragedies) and Hautvillers (splendid view and abbey church where Dom Pérignon is buried).
 On the top of the hill you will have one of the most beautifull views on the Champagne landscape.

 The one on the left bank goes through Troissy, Mareuil-le-Port and Oeuilly (interesting churches), Boursault (19th century Renaissance style church) and Vauciennes (fine church).
Further away, you can visit the castle of the princes of Condé, in Condé en Brie.

 The city of Reims, is worth seing,  and can be  another journey . 
From Epernay the route meanders in and out of the vineyards on the slopes of the » Montagne de Reims » to the town of Reims.

The 13th century cathedral of Reims has sanctified the coronation of most of the French kings. It is renowned for its pure Gothic architecture and ornate sculptures of which the most famous is undoubtedly the Smiling Angel.
The Romanesque Basilica of Saint-Rémi is equally exceptional.

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From Charly sur Marne to Epernay through Château-Thierry, hugging the hillside, nested in the valleys or overlooking the vineyards, the typical villages of Champagne open their doors and propose a " Champagne discovery " based on a tutered tasting of different vintages.

History and legend, tasting and secrets, wineries and tourist trails, you will find out everything you need to know about Champagne.

In Epernay walk down the Avenue of Champagne with its magnificent mansion façades and opulent middle-class homes occupied by famous Champagne Houses .
The worlwide renowned Champagne houses propose cellar tours and tastings . Cellar visits are organised every day,  on week end and public holidays in the morning and in the afternoon.

Don't forget to ask all the informations you need or cellar visit reservation at the Auberge de la Source ***, all the staff will be pleased to help you