Epernay balloonGive the

Epernay balloonGive the joy ofFrench wines!5 generations ofFrench Wine makingin every bottle!10%OFFUSE CODETGLF 2024Pop up bar Champagne de Venogea fascinating exhibition about the history ofÉpernay and the region. To traverse this area45 million years ago, you’d have needed aboat, it was covered by an ocean. You’ll alsofind out about champagne the drink from itshistory to how it’s made. I was astonished tofind out that it takes around 120,000 grapepickers to bring in the Champagne harvesteach year – plucking each grape carefullyby hand!somMailier.com/giftsYou can take a tasting during the day at oneof the many Champagne houses – it’s best tobook in advance and some can only be visitedby appointment.Restaurants get booked up during the festivalso book in advance if you can, or eat early toavoid the rush! La Cave de l’Avenue (Chambred’hotes/restaurant) at one end of the Avenuede Champagne has an excellent wine list anda bistro-style menu.Feast your eyes and look out over the townand surrounding Champagne vineyards - hopinto a basket and soar 150m into the sky in atethered balloon (ballon-epernay.com)!If you’re a Champagne fan, the Habits deLumière colourful celebration of the end ofthe year with its glitzy and glamorous tastingbars, fireworks and feel-good factor, will leaveyou feeling effervescent!This is the place to be if you want to taste thestars under the stars.When: 13,14, 15 December 2024Details: habitsdelumiere.epernay.fr/enFind out more about Épernay at:epernay-tourisme.comWOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS AND SAUNASRelax. Replenish. Revive.Kick back and relax in a Cotswold Eco TubDelivered all over Francehottubsinfrance.com22 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 23