Known around the world for its wines, Champagne is also a popular destination for bikers, offering an ideal playground. Follow Alain Fournier and his friends on a jaunt through vineyards, lakes, and country lanes.
Bikers are a common sight all along Champagne’s tourist trail. Especially on days like this without a cloud in the sky.
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Champagne’s roads are a biker’s delight
Bikers are a common sight all along Champagne’s tourist trail. Especially on days like this without a cloud in the sky.
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A tractor by the vineyards
Champagne is packed with vineyards, like this one where we had a short pit stop, near the village of Baye.
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The Baye vineyards in Champagne
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Autumn in Matougues, near Châlons-en-Champagne
Near Matougues, the trees begin to show their autumnal colours.
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Matougues lake, Champagne country
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These distinctive markers show the borders between parcels
One of the many vineyard marker stones we saw on the way.
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The vineyards in autumn
In early October, the vines are also starting to change colour.
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Champagne’s countryside in the early morning mist
On day 2 of our saga, a light mist covered the fields.
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The Champagne canal in autumn
Once again, we are struck by the colours on show. Impossible not to stop and admire this pretty little mosaic of shades.
By Alain Fournier
If he was forced to reveal his passions, Alain Fournier would cite two: motorbikes and photography, which he has been doing for more than a decade. And this report? A great way to mix business with pleasure.