How high?!

Champagne and Cidre

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May 8th 2008
Thursday 8th May Our exploration of Reims started with a visit to the Taittinger champagne cellars. We rung up yesterday to book a place in the tour, but were told they did not take bookings, but we were told at what time a tour in English would begin. We arrived about 15-25mins early and had a look around the grounds. The reception and display area for this manufacturer were housed in a conv ... read more

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