GETTING THERE

TAKE THE TRAIN: Eurostar London to Paris Gare du Nord from £69 return. Paris Gare de l’Est to Troyes from €40 return STAY: Hôtel de la Poste, Troyes from €134 per night www.hotel-de-la-poste.com TOURS: Taxi tours of champagne trail with expert driver from €400 for four people. Some houses offer free tastings, others only charge if you don’t then buy. MOREINFO: Champagne-Ardenne Tourist board www.champagne-ardenne-tourism. co.uk Aube en Champagne Tourist board www.aube-champagne.com/en/ default.asp Comité Champagne www.champagne.com