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My trip to Europe-part 2-Reims, France
I had a neighbor in Chicago who was from Reims. I never heard of it before. It is pronounced in a way totally foreign to me and I still can't say it. Like without the R or the M. Anyway my friend Etienne is not a big fan of Reims but invited us to come and stay with his family. It turns out to be the capital of the Champagne Reigon and very beautiful.
Day 2-4 Reims
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We were so happy to have GPS in our car, but to our dismay it was in French and we couldn't figure it out. It still helped a bit better than a map because when we went the wrong way we could see the arrow start to go in the wrong direction! ; The tollbooths there take credit cards, what a concept; 10 euros in tolls later we found ourselves entering Champagne.
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The Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims is the first thing you see as you enter Reims. It is a massive and beauiful structure which is famous for where all the Kings of France were crowned. The famous smiling angel of Reims.
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Etienne with his big, fake looking key welcomes us into his home; His lovely mother had the table set and waiting for us for dinner! ;The view from their kitchen into the garden; Our lovely guest room that Etienne's sister was kind enough to give up for the weekend.
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Details of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims
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Chocolate on my plate is always a touch I can appreciate; We had butter lettuce with homemade dressing, pate with bread cut in the shape of a heart, pomegranate.... that was just the appetizer; A Lovely dinner with a lovely family
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Michelle and I pose for another self portrait in front of the cathedral; My husband and Etienne point out the most perfect spot for a photo opportunity; Michelle, BJ and Etienne at the Les Faux de Verzy (thousand year old twisted beeches)
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The group is tired ; Another wonderful home cooked meal. Pomme Frites, salad and Beef (Boef as they call it) tenderloin; You can't get better hospitality than this!
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The Verzenay Lighthouse at the Vine Museum; My hubby and I; Grapes ready for the picking; Beautiful Vineyards go on for miles and miles! This area was so amazing I wanted to just stay there forever.
This was such a fantastic weekend... we had the most gracious hosts and amazing food. I hope to return to Reims soon... I am still thinking about that Quiche Etienne's mom made.
For more photos of Reims please click http://www.shawnaseto.com/gallery/1952205/1/105261681
If anyone has photos of the Champagne region feel free to add them to this thread. I would love to see them.
Day 2-4 Reims
![102018461-S-1.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102018461-S-1.jpg)
![102017991-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102017991-S-2.jpg)
![103314671-S.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/103314671-S.jpg)
We were so happy to have GPS in our car, but to our dismay it was in French and we couldn't figure it out. It still helped a bit better than a map because when we went the wrong way we could see the arrow start to go in the wrong direction! ; The tollbooths there take credit cards, what a concept; 10 euros in tolls later we found ourselves entering Champagne.
![104994051-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/104994051-S.jpg)
![109489757-S-1.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/109489757-S-1.jpg)
![109489814-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/109489814-S.jpg)
The Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims is the first thing you see as you enter Reims. It is a massive and beauiful structure which is famous for where all the Kings of France were crowned. The famous smiling angel of Reims.
![102023584-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102023584-S-2.jpg)
![102021039-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102021039-S-2.jpg)
![102026057-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102026057-S-2.jpg)
![102060102-S-1.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102060102-S-1.jpg)
Etienne with his big, fake looking key welcomes us into his home; His lovely mother had the table set and waiting for us for dinner! ;The view from their kitchen into the garden; Our lovely guest room that Etienne's sister was kind enough to give up for the weekend.
![105261299-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/105261299-S.jpg)
![109489957-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/109489957-S.jpg)
![105261155-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/105261155-S.jpg)
Details of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims
![102028738-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102028738-S-2.jpg)
![102028365-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102028365-S-2.jpg)
![102030221-S-1.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102030221-S-1.jpg)
Chocolate on my plate is always a touch I can appreciate; We had butter lettuce with homemade dressing, pate with bread cut in the shape of a heart, pomegranate.... that was just the appetizer; A Lovely dinner with a lovely family
![102047980-S-2.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/102047980-S-2.jpg)
![103315416-S-1.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103315416-S-1.jpg)
![102022976-S-2.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/102022976-S-2.jpg)
Michelle and I pose for another self portrait in front of the cathedral; My husband and Etienne point out the most perfect spot for a photo opportunity; Michelle, BJ and Etienne at the Les Faux de Verzy (thousand year old twisted beeches)
![103314963-S-1.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/103314963-S-1.jpg)
![102038742-S-1.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102038742-S-1.jpg)
The group is tired ; Another wonderful home cooked meal. Pomme Frites, salad and Beef (Boef as they call it) tenderloin; You can't get better hospitality than this!
![103716445-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103716445-S.jpg)
![102022109-S-2.jpg](http://smhs-images.smugmug.com/photos/102022109-S-2.jpg)
![103717555-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103717555-S.jpg)
![103717047-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103717047-S.jpg)
![103710219-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103710219-S.jpg)
![103716691-S.jpg](http://www.shawnaseto.com/photos/103716691-S.jpg)
The Verzenay Lighthouse at the Vine Museum; My hubby and I; Grapes ready for the picking; Beautiful Vineyards go on for miles and miles! This area was so amazing I wanted to just stay there forever.
This was such a fantastic weekend... we had the most gracious hosts and amazing food. I hope to return to Reims soon... I am still thinking about that Quiche Etienne's mom made.
For more photos of Reims please click http://www.shawnaseto.com/gallery/1952205/1/105261681
If anyone has photos of the Champagne region feel free to add them to this thread. I would love to see them.
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It's *all* about the food.
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There was a glitch involving the FF browser but it has been fixed and you should be able to see all the photos now : )
Enjoy!
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What's wrong with french
Well, come back & have a tartiflette in Savoie
I wish I could speak french... its on my list of things to do!
And yes I will be back...and whatever that is I am sure it's good!
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