How about Champagne on a motorbike?

Known around the world for its wines, Champagne is also a popular destination for bikers, offering an ideal playground. Follow Alain Fournier and his friends on a jaunt through vineyards, lakes, and country lanes.

Bikers are a common sight all along Champagne’s tourist trail. Especially on days like this without a cloud in the sky.

Bikers are a common sight all along Champagne’s tourist trail. Especially on days like this without a cloud in the sky.

Champagne is packed with vineyards, like this one where we had a short pit stop, near the village of Baye.

Vineyards near Baye.

Vineyards near Baye.

Near Matougues, the trees begin to show their autumnal colours.

Matougues lake.

One of the many vineyard marker stones we saw on the way.

In early October, the vines are also starting to change colour.

On day 2 of our saga, a light mist covered the fields.

Once again, we are struck by the colours on show. Impossible not to stop and admire this pretty little mosaic of shades.