SHORT HOLIDAY TO THE CHAMPAGNE AREA OF FRANCE 12 - 16 OCTOBER 2005
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Leaving for Westcliff station At the cafe bar, Waterloo International Station
Sue in French mode A vineyard
Some vines Champagne Mercier headquarters The underground cellars stretch for 14km
Champagne tasting (or is it drinking?) Some champagne bottles
A replica (much smaller) of the barrel that won 2nd prize in Lunch at Le Cellier du Vigneron the Paris Exhibition of 1889 (Eiffel Tower won 1st prize)
Sue at lunch Champagne glass for lunch
Champagne for lunch The dessert - it looked delicious and was delicious
Sue after Lunch A sign in the champagne village of Hautvillers
Another sign in Hautvillers The grave of Dom Perignon in the Church at Hautvillers
After the tour of Hautvillers - more champagne Some champagne tops
A lovely view just outside Hautvillers Grapes
The town of Troyes A church in Troyes
A visit to another Champagne house More tasting
Bottles of champagne Bottles of champagne maturing
A glass of champagne Drappier Sue just before another tasting
A large bottle of champagne Last night in Reims - dinner with the group
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