Just 2 hours from Paris, visit the region!
Paris-Vatry Airport is located just 20 minutes from Châlons-en-Champagne. The capital of Champagne-Ardenne is the perfect starting point for exploring the region. Travel through cities like Épernay, visit vineyards, and discover authentic villages untouched by large tourist crowds. Experience a rich heritage and landscapes unique in France.
Hills, champagne houses and Cellars
Discover the Champagne Route and set off to meet the vineyards and their winemakers.
The birthplace of Dom Pérignon, the region invites you to trace a turbulent history spanning several centuries—one that gave rise to the world’s most original wine.
Taste Champagne, strictly protected by designation: this prestigious drink is produced exclusively in the region.
Step inside vast underground cellars and explore castles and estates found nowhere else in the world.
Historic monuments and memorial sites
The Ardennes, the Marne and Haute-Marne are regions steeped in history.
Travel through these départements and discover exceptional monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Relive famous battles by visiting the major memorial sites of the First World War.
The great cities of Champagne
Châlons-en-Champagne, Troyes and Reims are emblematic of French history.
With a heritage spanning more than 2,000 years, they have been awarded the “Town of Art and History” label.
Reims, once the capital of the northern Roman Empire, later became the coronation city of the kings of France.
As for Troyes and Châlons-en-Champagne, they are home to numerous religious buildings and remarkable monuments, bearing witness to a rich and glorious past.
Paris-Vatry: So Close, So Fast…
Can we talk about tourism in Champagne and forget Paris?!
The capital and the Paris region are quickly and easily accessible by car, train or coach. Île-de-France is home to must-see attractions for a trip filled with entertainment and discovery.
During your stay in Champagne, take the time to enjoy an excursion to Paris or discover the magic of Disneyland with your children.
Disneyland
Just at 1h30 minutes from Paris-Vatry airport, Disneyland Paris welcomes both young and old for an unforgettable stay!
The Marne-la-Vallée resort complex features numerous hotels to suit every budget.
Val d’Europe, one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, offers travelers a wide range of amenities: restaurants, shopping centers, campsites, holiday villages, and even a golf course!
The Louvre Museum
Located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the Louvre Museum is the most visited art and antiquities museum in the world.
Founded in 1793, it houses nearly 500,000 works of art, though only around 35,000 are on display.
These pieces showcase civilizations from around the world, both ancient and modern.
Among the highlights are the famous Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
The Eiffel Tower
The iconic monument of the capital welcomes millions of visitors each year in the Gros-Caillou district.
The legendary Eiffel Tower, a symbol of France, overlooks the Seine and the Champ de Mars from its 324-meter height.
Erected in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, it is, along with the Louvre Museum, one of the most visited tourist sites in the City of Light.
Versailles
Just 30 minutes from Paris, the Palace of Versailles, former residence of the kings of France, opens its doors to visitors.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a true architectural masterpiece of the 17th century.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of guided tours.
Highlights include the Hall of Mirrors, the parks and gardens, the Grand Trianon, and the Estate of Marie-Antoinette.
Consider Paris Vatry Airport, now renamed XCR Airport, as an alternative to the main Paris airports: Paris CDG, Paris Orly, and Beauvais.
Tourism Committees and Offices in the Region
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Marne Tourism Development Agency
13 bis rue Carnot, 51000 Châlons en Champagne
Phone: +33 3 26 68 37 52 -
Aube Departmental Tourism Committee
34 quai Dampierre, 10000 Troyes
Phone: +33 3 25 42 50 00 -
Agence Régionale du Tourisme Grand Est
Bureau de Colmar (siège administratif)
Château Kiener – 24 rue de Verdun 68000 COLMAR
Phone: +33 3 89 29 81 00 -
Châlons-en-Champagne Tourist Office
3 quai Arts, 51000 Châlons en Champagne
Phone: +33 3 26 65 17 89 -
Epernay Tourist Office
7 av Champagne, 51200 Epernay
Phone: +33 3 26 53 33 00 -
Troyes Tourist Office
16 r Aristide Briand, 10000 Troyes
Phone: +33 3 25 82 62 70 -
Reims Tourist Office
6 rue Rockefeller, 51100 Reims
Phone: +33 3 26 77 45 00
