Champagne-Ardenne - MSN Encarta

Windows Live® Search Results

Champagne-Ardenne travel guide - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Champagne-Ardenne, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice ...
Holiday villas in Champagne-Ardenne, France - holiday rentals direct ...
Best choice of self catering holiday villas in Champagne-Ardenne. Book direct with the owner on the largest and most trusted for great value in Champagne-Ardenne.
champagne-ardenne
Gites - self-catering holidays in France ... ARDENNES- Département 08. The Ardennes is the ideal destination for a relaxing break or holiday.

See all search results in
Windows Live® Search Results

Article Outline

Introduction; Physical Geography; Population; Economy; History

History

The region has played a pivotal part in French history. In 57 bc Julius Caesar established the settlement Ducrocortorum (now Reims) as the capital of Gaul. From ad 496, with the crowning of Clovis, Reims was the traditional site for the coronation of all French kings. The region has long been a battleground, with the Hundred Years’ War in the 14th and 15th centuries, wars against Germany during the 19th century, World War I, and World War II all waged in Champagne. For history of the region of Champagne-Ardenne, see Champagne.