The collective regions of Champagne, Alsace and Lorraine are easily accessed both by car from Calais, and from the major Paris terminals, and are also home to some excellent golf.
Champagne’s major focal points are the towns of Troyes and Reims, where you can wander the elegant avenues and boulevards and discover the historic architecture, but the region is most famous for its wine. Genuine champagne must be produced from grapes grown with the region’s geographical borders, so sampling the local produce is absolutely essential. Heading East towards the German border, the historic Alsace and Lorraine areas are much less developed, and while the pace is slower, there is still much to see.
The vibrant city of Strasbourg is the most populous settlement, while the region of Alsace boasts the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in France, ably supported by the fascinating Alsatian wines.
If the tourist attractions of the region are not enough, then consider the fine selection of courses like Le Kempferhof, Wantzenau and Ammerschwihr, which are the basis of a good golf escape to this fascinating part of France.
While Burgundy is best known for its wine – be sure to sample some locally produced Beaujolais and Chablis when visiting the regions great courses like the layout at Chateau de Chailly.
Plobsheim, Alsace
Rhine Valley
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The Champagne & Alsace region not only has great golf it is home to some famous wine destinations. Located within Épernay, the city of Champagne, are the champagne houses of Moet, Taittinger, Ruinart & Mumm, that are worth a visit during your golf holiday.
The Burgundy region is well known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, why not visit Burgundy's capital Dijon to experience traditional canals and grand châteaux's.
With a combination of short and long-distance cycling routes, Alsace has something for all cyclists. The region is crossed by three EuroVelo routes: EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route, from Andermatt to Rotterdam, EuroVelo 5- Via Romea Francigena, from London to Rome and EuroVelo 6.
Adjoining this framework, you will find the Alsace Wine Road cycle route and cross-border routes to Offenburg, Dahn, Baden-Baden and Freiburg-im-Breisgau.
The passing of time has been kind to the Alsace region and its heritage is written in the stones and monuments, with the region boasting the highest concentration of fortified castles in Europe. Why not visit the fabulous historical memorial UNESCO heritage sites when not on the golf course.
As well as history you will also find culture here, whether academic, classical or popular, the region offers an amazing variety of cultural attractions in more than 150 museums.
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