Virtuoso Life - November/December 2007 - (Page 63) vintage rosé, shows lovely balance and long, toasty flavors and is a superb expression of the house style. Visits arranged by appointment. 32 avenue de Champagne, Tours-sur-Marne; 33-326/5891-22 ; www.laurent-perrier.com Cave dweller: The Taittinger cellar in Reims. » If you’re feeling bubbly, ask your travel consultant to arrange an excursion to Champagne on your next trip to Paris. Lafayette Travel’s two-day tour begins in Paris with a car and driver for a guided two-hour drive east to Epernay, surrounded on all sides by vineyards. After visiting two champagne houses and tasting top vintages, take lunch at a local restaurant, then continue on to Reims for an overnight stay at a Relais & Châteaux hotel. The next day’s agenda includes a tour of the city and its famed Gothic cathedral, and of course more champagne tastings, before returning to Paris in early evening, sated from sipping stars. Departures: Through 2008; from approximate $7,614 for two, including accommodations, private guided tours, and entrance to museums, monuments, and champagne houses. DOING IT NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2007 63 http://www.laurent-perrier.com
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