Moet & Chandon Cellars

Chalons En Champagne

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October 3rd 2008
Thursday continued We had dinner at The Hippopotamus, next door, a little pricey, but nice food, A Steak and a prawns, kebab, spring roll thingy. I don't remember hearing one car horn beep at us today. We take it in turns on a daily basis to do the driving. I don't think I really mentioned it before, but I was underwhelmed by Reims, I had expected much more to be made of the Champagne bus ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more