🍇 Discover the vineyards & Champagne Visits to wineries in Nogent-l'Abbesse: Directly in the village, you can visit wineries such as Champagne Beaudouin Nirel or the local cooperative. On the programme: discover the wineries, explanations of the wine-making process and tastings. Le Phare de Verzenay: Around 15-20 minutes away, this unusual lighthouse in the middle of the vineyards houses an interactive museum about Champagne and offers an exceptional panoramic view of the Montagne de Reims. Le Moulin de Verzenay: Right next to the lighthouse, an emblematic monument of the Champagne landscape. 🏰 Heritage & History Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral (UNESCO): Just 10-15 min away, this masterpiece of Gothic art is the historic site of the coronation of the kings of France. Palais du Tau: Located right next to the cathedral, it houses the cathedral treasury and original statues. Basilique Saint-Remi: An impressive abbey and basilica, also a World Heritage Site, quieter and just as grand as the cathedral. Fort de Nogent-l'Abbesse: A witness to military history since 1878, visits are sometimes organised to discover its galleries and its role during the Great War. 🌳 Nature & Hiking Sentiers des Bois de Berru: Several hiking loops start from Nogent or the neighbouring village of Berru. You'll pass through woods and vineyards with magnificent views over the Reims plain. Sentier des vignes (Vineyard trail): There are a number of walks accessible on foot from the guest house, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Champagne hillsides. ✈️ Local curiosities Musée de l'Aéronautique Locale in Bétheny: For aviation enthusiasts, this museum traces the history of the first international aviation meeting held in the region in 1909. Don't hesitate to ask Agnès and Daniel for advice - they know the small producers and less-frequented paths inside out!

📍 ACCESS MAP - LE CHARDONNAY 140 Rue de Reims, 51420 Nogent-l'Abbesse 🚗 BY CAR (The most direct option) From Reims (Centre): Leave Reims on the A344 (Traversée Urbaine), then head towards Châlons-en-Champagne / Metz. Take the exit for Nogent-l'Abbesse (D944). ⏱️ Duration: approximately 17 min | Distance: 16 km From Paris: Take the A4 motorway towards Reims/Metz. Take exit 27 towards Reims-La Neuvillette or follow the signs for Châlons-en-Champagne until you reach the junction for Nogent-l'Abbesse. ⏱️ Duration: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes From Strasbourg / Metz: Take the A4 towards Paris, then exit onto the D944 towards Witry-lès-Reims / Nogent-l'Abbesse. 🏠 Note: A closed garage is available free of charge on site. 🚆 BY TRAIN (TGV stations) Reims (City Centre) station: Located 16 km away. Ideal for arrivals by TER or TGV from Paris-Est (45 min). Taxis and car hire are available at the exit. ⏱️ Journey from station to house: 17 min Champagne-Ardenne TGV station (Bezannes): Located 17 km away. This station provides direct links to major cities (Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille) without passing through Paris. ⏱️ Journey from station to house: 20 min ✈️ BY PLANE Paris-Vatry airport (XCR): Take the A26 towards Reims, then the A4. This is the nearest airport for certain regional and charter flights. ⏱️ Journey from airport to house: 55 min Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport: Take the A4 towards Reims. You can also take a direct TGV from the airport station (Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV) to the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station in just 30 min. ⏱️ Journey from airport to house (car): 1h45