Découverte de la Champagne dans la Région Grand Est. Tourisme, monuments, gastronomie à Reims, Epernay, Troyes, en Marne, Haute Marne, Ardenne, Aube.
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Champagne / Grand Est region
How to Choose Champagne Like the French Do
Jérôme Prod'homme
Champagne is more than bubbles — it’s the French art of celebration. But how do you choose the right one? Brut, rosé, vintage or blanc de blancs — here’s how to understand labels, dosages and flavors to enjoy Champagne like the French do.
Reims, the historic city of coronations, blends Gothic grandeur, champagne heritage, Art Deco architecture and timeless French charm. A perfect getaway from Paris, it offers culture, history and sparkling indulgence.
Last update of this article: November 25, 2025
Tourism
Champagne / Grand Est region
How was the coronation of a French king in Reims ?
Jérôme Prod'homme
For centuries, the kings of France came to be crowned in the Cathedral of Reims. A very ancient rite, which met a whole series of obligations and symbols, and which inspired the coronation of the kings of England. Charles III is moreover several times descended from kings who lived this ceremony that we tell you here by taking the coronation, very moving, of an orphan of 13 years: the young king Louis XV...
