Tour France's 'La Champagne' - the region. Enjoy 'le champagne' - the wine.
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The independent
traveller’s guide
to Champagne:
the region and its wine
A trip to Champagne would be nice,
Go once and you’ll want to go twice;
The countryside’s fine,
The wine is divine,
And the people are awfully nice.
Wine Destination
Publications Ltd.
44, Oakland Avenue,
Droitwich Spa
WR9 7BT UK
Tel: +44 (0)1905 773707
Eating out is one of the real pleasures of France. Most restaurants are small establishments that buy local produce and are proud of the part they are playing in maintaining France's reputation for fine food and wines. But do remember that the French live to eat - while the British are said to eat to live - so be prepared to spend a great deal longer over a meal than you do at home. This is because the food will be cooked specially for you and not just micro-waved. Many people eating in French restaurants remark on the absence of both soups and green vegetables. Both of these are eaten regularly in the home but not often found on restaurant menus!
You can eat quite economically from the selection of two or three table d’hôte (fixed priced) menus that most restaurants offer. These must be displayed on the outside of the premises so that you can read them through before choosing where to eat. It may be necessary to reserve a table in popular restaurants and your hotel or chambre d’hôte host will be pleased to do this for you. They will even advise you on where to eat and what to choose when you get there. There’s lots of info about Philippe’s favourites, if you get the full guide.
Service charge at restaurants is invariably included the price. Look for the words ‘Touts Compris’ or the initials TTC. So there is no need to tip but a few euros are always gratefully received as a sign that you have enjoyed the meal and appreciated the service.
You can eat quite economically from the selection of two or three table d’hôte (fixed priced) menus that most restaurants offer. These must be displayed on the outside of the premises so that you can read them through before choosing where to eat. It may be necessary to reserve a table in popular restaurants and your hotel or chambre d’hôte host will be pleased to do this for you. They will even advise you on where to eat and what to choose when you get there. There’s lots of info about Philippe’s favourites, if you get the full guide.
Service charge at restaurants is invariably included the price. Look for the words ‘Touts Compris’ or the initials TTC. So there is no need to tip but a few euros are always gratefully received as a sign that you have enjoyed the meal and appreciated the service.
Hostellerie
La Briqueterie
La Briqueterie
Restaurant
Cellier aux Moines
Cellier aux Moines
A restaurant