Épernay
The downstairs cellar has a stash of 400 different varieties of Champagne; sample them in the softly lit bar-bistro upstairs. Accompany with a tasting…
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Champagne
This slinky wine boutique has a ‘wall’ of Champagne, innovatively arranged by aroma, and a laid-back upstairs tasting room. A two-/three-glass tasting…
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Champagne
Squirrelled away deep in the forest of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne de Reims, this slick, Nordic-cool treehouse commands broad views over…
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Troyes
Riding the new wave of retro-style coffee shops, vintage-cool Chez Gus is one of the hippest hang-outs in town for an espresso, smoothie, speciality tea…
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Troyes
This is one of the chicest Champagne bars in town, with its lilac walls, cosy living-room feel and quirky scattering of vintage furniture. Black-and-white…
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Troyes
A convivial neighbourhood bar that draws an arty crowd, including students. The house speciality is rhum arrangé (fruit-infused rum). Has live music –…
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Reims
This bijou wine bar is a convivial spot to chill over a glass of wine or Champagne (some 500 are offered) with a tasting plate of charcuterie and cheese…
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Reims
A tearoom and confectioner with old-fashioned mirrors, mosaics and marble. This is a good place to pick up a box of Reims’ famous biscuits roses (pink…
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Reims
Run by the same family since 1930, this art-deco cafe is the place to sip a glass of Champagne. Lit by a skylight is an extraordinary collection of bric-a…
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Troyes
Done out in red and grey hues as the name suggests, this smart stone-walled bar is an enticing pick for sampling local wines and Champagnes, perhaps…
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Troyes
Jazzy music and an upbeat crowd make this little wood-floored bar in the old centre a nicely chilled spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or beer. It…
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Épernay
This is a smart Champagne bar, boutique and restaurant rolled into one. Each week there are five/six (€15/18) Champagnes available for tasting.
