Day two of our journey through Champaign country. We stopped at TAITTINGER for tasting. Blown…read moreaway...the tour of the facility, excellent, the gift shop...yes, promised myself would not buy anything...but did. The presenter was nothing less than fantastic...explaining in detail the various Champaigns and the process. We were merged with another group to increase the numbers but were not loss in the crowd. When visiting France, Paris in particular take the time to visit..saunte...

A must visit when close to Paris, it is not a far drive or a train ride to Reims. It is advised to…read moremake reservations before you arrive and the tour is wonderful. The caves are vast and the history, and the craftsmanship of the riddling ismind-boggling,. It is nothing like you'll see in Napa Valley or in the western world. The caves here hold millions of bottles. The history of the family, the champagne house architecture and of course the champagne makes this a fun and cultural experience. Now, shipping back to the U.S. is allowed, just be prepared to pay $$$$.

I have 2 words for you......Tomato Macaron - omg this is good…read more Seeing a line out the door at Vincent Dallet, the Mr & I thought there was something worth investigating so we hopped right on in. Very small place and they take the personal touch to the extreme - be prepared to wait......and wait. But for the macarons, you will be glad you did. We got an assortment & enjoyed the following. Flavors were not as strong as we find in Pierre Herme or Laudree but they were nevertheless pleasing Tomato - incredible! Sweet jammy like flavor that paired very well with the tender on the inside, crispy on the outside cookie Champagne Peach Cherry Pistachio While Laduree still remains our top macaron winner, the tomato macaron is a worthy contender

Make a reservation for a tasting at this spot. The selection is not mass produced like other…read morewineries and the family knows their stuff. You can't beat the view inside this spot stop the hills looking across the vineyards. Many people reserve a bicycle to get here and in town because parking is limited and the town is very quaint. You can buy bottles and cases after you're done, but they don't ship outside the country if I recall correctly. Tribaut doesn't produce millions of bottles so if you like something, be sure to purchase something to bring back with you.

Hautvillers is a small town just outside Epernay that is famous for being the home of Dom Pérignon…read more This was the only tasting room open to the public and it's quite lovely. This is a small family owned vineyard that welcomes you to come taste their champagne. The tasting room over looks a vineyard and makes for nice pictures to capture the moment. When you want a tasting you get a choice of 3 champagnes for 15 euros. If you buy 6 or more bottles the tasting is free. They will ship worldwide.

Took us some time to find the right entrance/ parking spot, so build in time if you're coming here…read more A 10-15min drive if you're coming from downtown Epernay. This was one of our favorite champagne tastings. The hidden castle is a magnificent gem. We enjoyed exploring the grounds at our own pace followed by a wonderful tasting.

Lovely lunch! Only freshest ingredients of the day! Also,…read morevegetarian. You can purchase ANYTHING in the restaurant! Chef Jerome is an excellent host! Merci'

We spent a memorable afternoon having a late lunch at Chez Jérôme during our short stay in Reims in…read moreOctober. This is a restaurant you will always remember, and the reason is Jérôme himself, who is the most delightful host. Chez Jérôme is a one-man show - Jérôme is the only person in sight, he does it all, flawlessly, and with a wonderful joie de vivre that is impossible to resist. There is no menu - you eat what Jérôme has prepared and is serving on the day you visit - and everything was delicious. The very small space was packed for lunch, we felt lucky to get the last remaining table, which straddled between the dining room in front and the kitchen area in back, but we were happy to be closer to the action. If we're ever lucky enough to return to Reims, we will seek out Chez Jérôme for another visit.