Only a short train ride from the bustling city of Paris, the region of Champagne boasts a quieter beauty. The part of France is often overlooked for its sunny, vibrant neighbors of Provence and the French Riviera , but the reality is Champagne is a wealth waiting to be tapped. But at French Side Travel, we encourage you to reconsider a short journey to this part of France.
From its sophisticated champagne experiences to its exquisite scenery, the region of Champagne deserves more than just a day. One of the main towns in Champagne, Reims is easily accessible from Paris. But what makes champagne so special? There are multiple ways to make sparkling wine, but following the Champagne tradition, the wine is fermented a second time, and the process from still to sparkling all happens within the wine bottle, according to Wine Folly.
In Champagne, the wine must age at least 15 months, and the bottles are flipped upside down so that the dead yeast sediment collects in the bottle neck.
After the lees is popped out of the bottle through disgorging, an exposition liqueur is added before finishing the bottling process, per Wine Folly. Curious about the different wine regions of France and the wine-making culture? For the French, wine is not simply a beverage; there is so much chemistry, history and tradition in each glass. Your private visit will include a visit of these underground cellars as well as champagne tasting.
Need help planning your trip to France? Our travel experts are ready to help you plan the trip of your dreams. What better way to see the terroir of Champagne than from a hot-air balloon? With French Side Travel, you can indulge in a hot-air balloon experience over the wine region of Champagne. See the region of Champagne from an aerobatic aircraft at low altitude.
