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The history of Champagne began when the Romans planted vineyards in this region of northeast France in the 5th century, or possibly earlier. Over centuries, Champagne evolved from being a pale, pinkish still wine to a sparkling wine .
Located at the northern edges of France, the history of the Champagne wine region has had a significant role in the development of this unique terroir. The area's proximity to Paris promoted the region's economic success in its wine trade but also put the villages and vineyards in the path of marching armies on their way to the French capital.
Champagne (French pronunciation: ⓘ) was a province in the northeast of the Kingdom of France, now best known as the Champagne wine region for the sparkling white wine that bears its name in modern-day France. The County of Champagne, descended from the early medieval kingdom of Austrasia, passed to the French crown in 1314. [1]
The Champagne fairs, sited on ancient land routes and largely self-regulated through the development of the Lex mercatoria ("merchant law"), became an important engine in the reviving economic history of medieval Europe, "veritable nerve centers" [2] serving as a premier market for textiles, leather, fur, and spices.
True champagne comes from the north-east region of France and is made using a traditional method. In fact, the European Union doesn’t allow winemakers outside the region to label similar ...
Champagne-Ardenne (French pronunciation: [ʃɑ̃paɲaʁdɛn]) is a former administrative region of France, located in the northeast of the country, bordering Belgium. Mostly corresponding to the historic province of Champagne , the region is known for its sparkling white wine of the same name .
Make the exquisite town of Reims and a historic chateau hotel your base for a fizzy, fabulous escape. Here, your travel guide to the Champagne region of France.
For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris, a short 90-mile train ride can bring you to France's iconic wine region. Sip history in a bottle: Explore the world of Champagne with a ...