After another lovely french breakfast we checked out of our accommodation, and hit the road. First stop was Billiecart-Salmon for a tasting, but alas no one was available to do this. We decided to go for a drive towards Reims, and on the way stopped in at this tiny champagne house. The owner (part-owner) was still in his overalls but happily took them off and opened a couple of bottles of bubbles for us to try. Choc and I bought a couple of bottles as it was good, but also because the man was so lovely and from one of the smaller places that would not get as many visitors as the bigger champagne houses.
We took off and drove to Reims, a big town, to check out a couple of champagne houses there, including Mumm. Unfortunately it was closed for siesta (jolly ridiculous concept if you ask me!), so we headed instead to the city centre and visited the Reim Cathedral which was a lovely building.
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| Magnificent house we passed along the way |
It was then time to leave France, and head back into Belgium.
Choc had booked a nights accommodation in Bouillon, which is just over the border and site of an amazing chateau on a high ridge overlooking the Semois River. The fortress harks back to the 8th century, whilst the castle was built in 988. Our hotel has an amazing view across to the castle and the town below. We arrived late in the afternoon so unpacked our bags and went down to the town for a couple of beers.
Choc has been to the hotel before, and others she knew, so suggested we have dinner there. The meal was fabulous, lamb chops with a cous cous side dish. We also had a great bottle of wine - we were told that it was produced only by women so thought it was appropriate for the occasion.
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