From the rolling vineyards of Verzenay to the grand Champagne houses of Reims and Epernay, France’s Champagne region blends history, culture, and world-class bubbly. Visitors can explore unique ...

Every year, around 120,000 seasonal workers are hired to handpick grapes that are grown across 34,000 hectares of the eastern region, known for its trademark sparkling wine. But working conditions ...

If you’re taking the train from Paris, the city of Reims is a convenient base to call home in the Champagne region. With stunning views of the Saint‑Remi Basilica and the Reims Cathedral Domaine Les ...

“Champagne” is a sparkling wine from the region of the same name, north east of Paris and thanks to the AOC – Appellation of Controlled Origin – it cannot be produced elsewhere. The AOC is meant to ...

Anthony Peregrine was a reporter at the Lancashire Evening Post for a decade, before he moved from north-west England to southern France. For the last 37 years, he has freelanced, specialising first ...

France’s Champagne region is more than just a drink—it’s a journey through charming villages, historic cellars, and scenic vineyard routes. From Epernay’s grand Avenue de Champagne to Verzenay’s ...

Nothing says celebration like the pop of a champagne cork. And a trip to Paris offers the opportunity to seek out a special sparkling bottle: Champagne Récoltant-Manipulant (RM), which is also known ...

Châlons-en-Champagne (France) (AFP) – French prosecutors have requested two years behind bars for an employer in the champagne sector accused of human trafficking, exploiting seasonal workers and ...

You know the feeling you get when you open a bottle of champagne? That pop is Pavlovian, sparking effervescent joy. Whether or not there’s anything to actually toast, breaking into a bottle is itself ...

Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Reims, France, 45 minutes from Paris, is home to legendary Champagne houses, ...