Champagne

France Food and Drink Festivals 2026: Full Calendar of Events by Month

France Food and Drink Festivals 2026: Full Calendar of Events by Month

Elinor Sheridan
French Christmas Food Traditions: Le Réveillon de Noël, Bûche de Noël and Galette des Rois

French Christmas Food Traditions: Le Réveillon de Noël, Bûche de Noël and Galette des Rois

Dominic Bliss
Épernay: the sparkling heart of Champagne

Épernay: the sparkling heart of Champagne

Richard Esling
Relax among the Champagne vines near Épernay

Relax among the Champagne vines near Épernay

Taste of France Editors
How did French fizz become the drink of choice for celebrations?

How did French fizz become the drink of choice for celebrations?

Becky Sue Epstein
Weather-beaten champagne from 2012 hits the shelves

Weather-beaten champagne from 2012 hits the shelves

Gill Harris
Russia tells France to rebrand Champagne as ‘sparkling wine’

Russia tells France to rebrand Champagne as ‘sparkling wine’

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Take a virtual tour of the Taittinger champagne cellars

Take a virtual tour of the Taittinger champagne cellars

Gill Harris
Taste test: Champagne Thiénot, a perfect way to toast Christmas

Taste test: Champagne Thiénot, a perfect way to toast Christmas

Gill Harris
Why champagne bottles are lighter than they used to be

Why champagne bottles are lighter than they used to be

Gill Harris
Visit a Champagne cellar on a luxury hotel break in France

Visit a Champagne cellar on a luxury hotel break in France

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What’s the lowdown on low-dosage champagne?

What’s the lowdown on low-dosage champagne?

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