Around Avenay-Val-d’Or and Mutigny

Avenay-Val-d’Or is a charming village, accessible by the little train that loops around the east side of the Montagne de Reims. 

Along Champagne’s Côte des Blancs

The Côte des Blancs is one of the key sub-regions of Champagne, running through the hillsides south of Épernay and perpendicular to the Marne Valley.

Épernay to Champillon

This is a lovely little walk. The first couple of kilometres out of Épernay are rather flat and boring.

A saunter from Rilly-la-Montagne to Reims

Rilly-la-Montagne is a charming little village on the east side of the Montagne de Reims, one of Champagne’s sub-regions, the other main sub-regions being Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.

Washed out in Champagne

One day in March this year, I went walking on the Montagne de Reims, near the village of Germaine, in Champagne. It was raining. I didn’t have a map…

A visit to Dom Pérignon’s hometown

Most will have tasted the renowned Champagne brand, Dom Pérignon, whose first vintage was made in 1921, and whose bottles were first sold in 1936. It is one of the great Champagnes.

From Avenay-val-d’or to Epernay

Back to the east side of the Montagne de Reims at Avenay-Val-d’Or. Avenay is beautifully situated in a valley, surrounded by vineyards.