Happy snap with the Pinot Noir grape vines. Champagne is made from combinations of the special chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes grown only in the Champagne region.
Day 20 - Paris, France September 4th 2008 Activities
Champagne Tour
Shopping
Highlight(s)
Tastings at Mumm and Moet & Chandon
Sampling the grapes from the vine
Purchasing new Handbag
Michel's Gelati count - 18 (pastries still trumping need for gelati)
Joceline's Italian / French Coffee count - 30
Joint Pastry / Crepe count - 11
Odd Spot(s)
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