Champagne crayeuse ("
chalky
Champagne") is a natural region in
Grand Est, northeastern
France. Its name refers to the chalk subsoil found throughout the region. The main cities in the region are
Reims
Reims ( , , ; also spelled Rheims in English) is the most populous city in the French department of Marne, and the 12th most populous city in France. The city lies northeast of Paris on the Vesle river, a tributary of the Aisne.
Founded by ...
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Châlons-en-Champagne and
Troyes
Troyes () is a commune and the capital of the department of Aube in the Grand Est region of north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about south-east of Paris. Troyes is situated within the Champagne wine region and is near to ...
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Geography of Grand Est