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( 03 26 49 59 70;
www.mumm.com
; 34 rue du Champ de Mars; tours €10; tours
begin 9am-11am & 2-5pm daily Mar-Oct & Sat Nov-Feb)
Mumm (pronounced 'moom'),
the only
maison
in central Reims, was founded in 1827 and is now the world's third-
largest producer (almost eight million bottles a year). Tours that include tutored tast-
ings of special vintages cost €15 to €20.
TAITTINGER
( 03 26 85 84 33;
www.taittinger.com
; 9 place St-Niçaise; tours €10; tours begin
9.30-11.50am & 2pm-4.20pm, closed Sat & Sun mid-Nov-mid-Mar)
The headquarters
of Taittinger is an excellent place to come for a clear, straightforward presentation
on how Champagne is actually made - there's no claptrap about the 'Champagne
mystique' here. Situated 1.5km southeast of Reims centre; take the Citadine 1 or 2
bus to the St-Niçaise or Salines stops.
Champagne Cellar
Sleeping
GRAND HÔTEL DES TEMPLIERS €€€
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Hotel
( 03 26 88 55 08;
www.grandhoteldestempliers-reims.com
; 22 rue des Templiers; r
€190-280, ste €350; )
Built in the 1800s as the home of a rich Cham-
pagne merchant, this neo-Gothic extravaganza retains its original ceilings, stained
glass and furnishings.
HÔTEL DE LA PAIX €€
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Hotel
( 03 26 40 04 08;
www.bestwestern-lapaix-reims.com
;
9 rue Buirette; d €155-205;
)
An island of serenity just steps from hopping place Drouet d'Erlon, this
modern, Best Western-affiliated hostelry has 169 classy, comfortable rooms; up-
grade to 'Deluxe' for lots more space. To mellow out, you can head to the pool, jac-
uzzi, hammam and fitness room - or the calming Japanese garden in the courtyard.
Eating
LE FOCH €€
Modern French
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