Aug 27, 2009 - Reims - and for dessert we get Champagne

Bonjour encour mes cheres amis: Our last stop in France is Reims, smack dab in the middle of Champagne region. ... The actual vineyards are some kilometres away from the town of Reims itself where all the big champagne houses are. ... The other item of interest in Reims is the Cathedral Notre Dame, not to be confused with the one in Paris but most certainly her little sister. ... On our travels through the town we sought out the parks along the canal and river banks for a little serenity and shade and were very impressed with the locks system in Reims as well as many of the other cities we visited including most notably Padua and hte Brenta canal. ...

Jul 9, 2009 - Reims - Leaving for the French Countryside

We woke up bright and shiny Grampa forgot to change his watch and got us up at 6 so we could leave by 9. Fields of Fava Beans, wheat, and sunflowers whizzed by as we made our way to Reims (pronounced France without the F). ... Once in Reims we were beat so we started looking for a hotel. ... We never thought about it but the girls were shocked that we hadn't reserved a spot and were a little worried that we might not find a hotel.We woke up bright and shiny Grampa forgot to change his watch and got us up at 6 so we could leave by 9. Fields of Fava Beans, wheat, and sunflowers whizzed by as we made our way to Reims (pronounced France without the F). ... Once in Reims we were beat so we started looking for a hotel. ... We never thought about it but the girls were shocked that we hadn't reserved a spot and were a little worried that we might not find a hotel....

Apr 28, 2009 - Paris to Epernay,France

Bonjour. so paris was behind us and heading to east to Epernay. ... We stayed in Epernay at a very cool hotel that was once a military college. ...

Apr 18, 2009 - Day 16, Reims

Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though.Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though....

Apr 17, 2009 - Day 15, Epernay

Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though.Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though....

Apr 17, 2009 - Day 15, Reims

Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though.Disclaimer: This blog was never really meant for anyone to read other than Eunice and I as a way to remember every day of our trip, but if you happen to be here, welcome! Be prepared for some internal jokes or jargon that only Eunice and I use though....

Aug 31, 2008 - Reims and Champagne

Sunday we joined a bus tour to Reims visiting he House of G. ... Visited city of Reims and the Cathedral where most of the Kings of France were Crowned and Annointed. ... Saw some of the country-side but slept most of the way on the bus.Sunday we joined a bus tour to Reims visiting he House of G. ... Visited city of Reims and the Cathedral where most of the Kings of France were Crowned and Annointed. ... Saw some of the country-side but slept most of the way on the bus....

Jul 30, 2008 - Champagne, France

Although we all felt as though we needed more time to see London, we were all excited to be going to France.Although we all felt as though we needed more time to see London, we were all excited to be going to France....

May 24, 2008 - Bruges to France

Saturday 24 May Drove through the French villages north west Camped Driving along with our map of Europe bit tricky.Saturday 24 May Drove through the French villages north west Camped Driving along with our map of Europe bit tricky....

Apr 10, 2008 - Takin' a Break in Dienville

Takin’ a Break in Dienville We are half way through our adventure and in Paris we realised travel fatigue was starting to set in. ... We found Dienville in Champagne. ... Dienville was a beautiful little village. ...

Apr 3, 2008 - Reims, France

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICH!! The first part of the day was spent travelling down to Reims (pronounced Rans - still not sure why!). ... The campsite (Val de Vesle, Camping Municipal) was south of Reims in a small village by the canal. ... The woman runnin it didn't speak much English so we got to practise our French! Had originally thought we might cycle into Reims from here but it was further away than we thought and very cold, windy, and wet . ...

Mar 7, 2008 - Bubbly Beverage.

Paris and Reims, France. ... We went to Reims and the Pommery champagne caves. ... When we got in Reims, his guide of the Notre Dame took a long time. ...