Kristy & Shayne hanging out with Dom Perignon.
Do you love champagne? Me too! If you have a true affection for those delicious and delicate little bubbles, then a weekend trip to Champagne is like a trip to heaven. My sister and I made the journey from Paris, which is only an hourlong train ride. Plan your visit around the caves in the two major champagne producing cities, Reims and Epernay. At Moët & Chandon, you’ll learn about the history of the house, established in 1743, and interesting facts, like how Napoleon routinely stopped here before his successful battles. Tour the cool, underground caves beneath the chalky soil that span nearly 18 miles, and learn the step by step process of how champagne is lovingly, painstakingly produced by hand and aged for years before it reaches the shelves. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting of a variety of champagnes, from the Rosé to the Impérial to the Grand Vintage. It’s feasible to visit two to four champagne houses in a day, but be sure to schedule your tour ahead of time to guarantee your visit.
20 avenue de Champagne, Epernay, France +33 3 26 51 20 00
