Châlons-en-Champagne is a historic town with UNESCO World Heritage sites, picturesque canals along the Marne River, and local Champagne cellars. What we liked most were the Collegiate Church, the Cathedral, and the town hall square, which is very pretty. But we didn’t see a single vineyard in the entire Champagne region. Ben said we weren’t in Champagne. Where to stay […]
We went to Châteauvillain because I had read that it was a medieval village set within a national forest park. In reality, it is a tiny hamlet, yet it has charm. While strolling near the Church of Notre-Dame—a listed historical monument—we discovered an architect with a unique style who has left his mark on the local identity. Where to stay […]
After two years of unsuccessful attempts to visit Dijon—due to flooding and roadworks that prevented us from arriving in our motorhome—we finally managed to go this year. All we knew about Dijon was that it was famous for its mustard. We discovered that it is the capital of the Burgundy region, boasting a rich wine culture, a beautiful lake, and […]
