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champagne darling? Belmond Pivoine

Steeped in rich history, Champagne is not only famous for its sparkling namesake but is home to the historic city of Reims and the Château de Vaux-le-vicomte, famous for its gardens. Cruising on Belmond Pivoine between Meaux and Châlonsen-champagne along the Marne and Canal láteral à la Marne, you’ll pass undulating hills filled with vines and pretty canal-side villages.