Still dreaming of France, and the birthplace of bubbly, Reims!
Our morning began with a tour of the oldest champagne house in the world, Ruinart. Our knowledgeable guide educated us on the origins of this most delicious elixir, from the happy accident of the perfect location and humidity of the chalk caves, or crayeres, to the wonderful vintages (and non-vintages) still made with the same uncompromising quality 
After a glorious lunch at a charming spot recommended by our driver
we resumed our tour of Reims with a visit to the caves of Veuve Cliquot
steeped in history and flavor
followed by a sampling Madame Cliquot's wondrous Grande Dame
and a quick trip to the cathedral at Reims
finishing with a visit with Jeanne d'Arc
before heading back to Paris
for a last look
and libation
then to the station in the morning
and the train to Cannes for week 2!
