Charles de Gaulle once famously said, “How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?” Of course, he was talking about France. In…
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A Night to Remember at La Soirée Blanche de Reims
In France, you know that summer has arrived when it’s time for La Soirée Blanche. It is the ultimate VIP evening, a celebration of conviviality,…
A Private Visit to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Champagne Telmont
The Champagne Committee just published that 2022 was a record-breaking year, with over 326 million bottles of champagne being shipped throughout France and around the…
RECIPE: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
It is mushroom season here in Champagne, France! This means that everyone is putting on their rubber boots and heading into their local forests to…
A Magical Evening at La Soirée Blanche de Reims
In France, you know that summer has arrived when it’s time for La Soirée Blanche. It is the ultimate VIP evening. I had the chance…
An Enchanting Ruinart Visit: Into the Crayères and Tasting
I was lucky enough to step into the enchanting world of Champagne Ruinart. Located in Reims, this is where history, craftsmanship, and the art of…
Life in Champagne: Season of Vendages
Over here in Champagne, the first sign of autumn is the announcement of the vendages — otherwise known as the grape harvest. It is a…