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Champagne caves & First World War battlefields Fly Fishing in the Champagne region 2 hours east of Paris |
One of our most interesting fishing breaks. A unique occasion to combine sport, culture, and a perfect countryside rest. On the way from Paris to the fishing spot, you can make a stop to visit the outstanding premises of the Champagne wineries. Some of them feature kilometers of chalky caves at a depth of 30 to 50 meters. Some are visited from a little train, others from a luxury sort of mine wagoon, others more simply just walking. In any case the explanations around the making of champagne are fascinating. |
Visit the wineries and caves of your favorite champagne brand, & the memories of the "Great War"
Then the fishery is situated in the heart of the battlefields of the Great War 1914-1918. This is a breathtaking experience, and a fantastic occasion for non fishers to enjoy their stay with really unusual and highly intersting activities. |
Picture from the excellent website Art of the First World War - Open here to visit
The fishing lodge is directly situated on a stunning network of ponds and currents. The crystal clear waters require delicacy and accuracy in the fly presentation. Dry fly is used during most of the season but nymphing at a sighted feeding fish is the queen technique. The lodge has an excellent fly shop and can rent equipment or arrange tuitions. |
The very elegant lodge premises are near the famous ridge of Les Eparges
A great setting for a perfect rest
and a challenging fly fishing experience.
Fly fish for beautiful brown and rainbow trout, brookies and chars
The fishing lodge is arranged like a comfortable club house fully dedicated to accomodate anglers and their non fishing companions. There is a sunny terrace, a comfortable bar, and an excellent restaurant serving local rural cuisine. It is truely, THE place to spend a few relaxing days out of reach of any worries of modern life. |
after fishing bar and restaurants are waiting to hear your stories...
You will learn a lot about countryside gastronomy. The owner is an expert in home made game pâtés, wild boar hams, fresh porcinis and farm distilled fruit brandies |
Guests interested by litterature should know that beside hundreds of thousands anonymous, writers like Alain Fournier, Louis Pergaud and Charles Péguy, fell during the great war, only a few miles away from the place we describe. |
Prices & Accommodation
Champagne Rates Please ask by email for the specific closed waters rates Choice of accommodation for the Champagne fishery Quaint village hotel or very
affordable luxury Chateau.
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Very affordable luxury Chateau hotel
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