Day-Trip From Paris: A Visit to Champagne Includes Tastings In a Private Chateau

August 22, 2011  by Ariel Kocourek

Spending a summer in Paris is a dream come true, but as the Parisians rushed away to enjoy the famous French summer holidays, we got a bit envious and started dreaming of our own escape into the countryside. Thankfully, we were in for a treat: a day trip to one of the most famous regions of France…Champagne! We were invited along by Sydney Kruger, owner of A Tasty Side to Life, a private tour service that specializes in unlocking doors to some of the best small producers of the region.

Picked up in the morning by a private driver, Sydney, a girl who knows her way to my heart, had croissants waiting for us in the car. As we made our way out of Paris to the fresh air of the countryside, she filled us in on the history of the region (still one of the least visited in France), and gave us some great information on how champagne is actually made. By the time we arrived at the first vineyard, we had enough knowledge to taste like the pros. Continue Reading »

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Marché des Gastronomes: Champagne Tasting Dec. 30 & 31

December 28, 2009  by Tory Hoen

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Stocking up on supplies for your New Year’s Eve feast? Don’t forget to swing by the stylish Marché des Gastronomes (in the 9th) to pick up some foie gras, smoked salmon, truffles, caviar, oysters, and traditional holiday desserts. Special champagne tastings are being offered on Wednedsay, December 30 (5-8pm) and Thursday, December 31 (5-8pm). This is the spot to discover great champagnes from smaller producers, so swing by—if not to buy, at least to taste…

Le Marché des Gastronomes. 9, place Pigalle, 75009. Tel:  01 80 06 85 56.

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