Champagne Country

Not the most peaceful of nights. Around 11-ish great roars from bars sounded across the city and then  the constant noise of car-horns blasting to all hours into the night! France has just defeated Rumania in the biggest gig on the continent - Euro2016. 

Off to the market early this morning in Soissons to get a few items before we headed towards Epernay.

Saturday market tucked in around the cathedral - probably been held here for the past thousand years.

Crops and .... 

...... dead or alive!

Rained on and off throughout the drive, with quite heavy downfalls in places. Lovely countryside again - acreages of broad bean crops along with traditional cerial crops too. 

Saw the first of the vineyards as we approached Epernay. Small towns looking much more manicured complimenting the image of the vineyard cellar-doors  dotted all through the villages. A very smart area compared to the rustic charm of the area around the Aisne River valley. 

Champagne country.

 

Made our way to the canal  in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay where we spent the afternoon and evening. 

Mareuil-sur-Ay - in the rain with canal and marina in the background.