MEDIA EVENT : CHAMPAGNE UNESCO EVENEMENT PRESSEAISNE CHAMPAGNE& REIMS UNESCO 2015 From September 30th to October 3rd, 2015 Aisne – Marne Du mercredi 30 septembre au samedi 03 octobre 18h Installation au Château de Fère-en-Tardenois***** Diner au restaurant de l’hôtel Château de Fère-en-Tardenois Route de Fismes 02130 Fère-en-Tardenois +33 (0)3 23 82 21 13 www.chateaudefere.com A une heure de Paris, ce château du XVIème siècle se dresse au milieu d'un parc boisé de 66 hectares, parmi les ruines impressionnantes du château médiéval du XIIIème siècle. Toutes les chambres sont décorées avec goût et sont toutes uniques. Le restaurant laisse aux plus fins gourmets le souvenir ému d'une cuisine créative. Contact : Champagne-Ardenne Tourisme Guillaume HUBERT 03 26 21 85 85 / 06 83 40 85 15 TTHH WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY,, SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 3300 Check-in at Château de Fère-en-Tardenois***** Dinner at the hotel Château de Fère-en-Tardenois Route de Fismes 02130 Fère-en-Tardenois T : +00 33 (0)3 23 82 21 13 www.chateaudefere.com A mere hour's drive from Paris, this 16th- century chateau stands in the heart of a 66 hectares stretch of wooded parkland, amidst the ruins of the 13th-century medieval castle. Each rooms are nicely decorated, personalized and unique. The finest and most demanding gourmets will leave our restaurant with the fond memory of a particularly creative cuisine. SSTT TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY,, OOCCTTOOBBEERR 11 08.30 Breakfast 09.15 Departure from the hotel 10.00 Guided visit to the Château of Condé, break out and tasting of champagne Château de Condé 02330 Condé-en-brie T. +00 33 (0)3 23 82 42 25 www.chateaudeconde.com The interior of the Château de Condé is an absolute gem. Visitors can admire its sumptuous 18th century décor, with the work of some famous artists : the Watteau wing, the Servandoni ballroom, the drawing room decorated by Oudry with its unforgettable ‘magic’ mirror. Read about its fascinating history : the Princes of Condé, Richelieu, Olympe and her mysterious powders. Then you will end up with the breaking out and tasting of champagne. 12.30 Lunch at the Auberge Le Relais, 1 Michelin star, at Reuilly-Sauvigny Auberge Le Relais 2 rue de Paris 02850 Reuilly-Sauvigny T. +00 33 (0)3 23 70 35 36 www.relaisreuilly.com After visiting a few champagne dealers and enjoying some memorable wine- tasting, why don't you come and relax in a lush setting, with a view over the hillsides of the Marne Valley. You will also enjoy the French gastronomy at our restaurant! 15.00 Oenology lesson with Mrs Fleury-Gille Champagne Fleury-Gille 23 rue Pascal – Hameau de Courcelles 02850 Trélou-sur-Marne T. +00 33 (0)3 23 71 26 54 www.champagne-fleuryetfils.fr During that lesson, you will discover all the flavors, nuances, mystery of Champagne will have no secret for you any longer. Have a look, listen, smell and taste this wonderful wine… 18.00 Return to the hotel and free time. 19.15 Departure to Pannier, Champagne house in Château Thierry 20.00 Guided visit to the cellars, tasting of champagne and diner in the cellar Maison Pannier 23 rue Roger Catillon 02400 Château-Thierry T. +33 (0)3 23 69 51 30 www.champagnepannier.com Visit the superb medieval cellars (XIIth century) and taste Pannier Champagne, which is the result of a unique know-how. At the heart of the Marne Valley vineyard, the Pannier house has magnificent medieval cellars dug in the XIIth century. In the semi-darkness and the cool of this underground labyrinth, Pannier Champagne slowly comes to full maturity. You will enjoy also your diner with candles in the cellar. 23.00 Night at the Chateau de Fère FFRRIIDDAAYY,, OOCCTTOOBBEERR 22NNDD 07.45 Breakfast 08.15 Transfer to Champagne Lévêque Dehan - Barzy-sur-Marne 09.00 Guided visit to the cellar, wine-press lesson, bottling and tasting of champagne Champagne Lévêque-Dehan 2 rue des Lilas Marcilly 02850 Barzy-sur-Marne T. +00 33 (0)3 23 70 32 41 www.champagne-leveque-dehan.fr In this lovely village, you will be welcomed by Nadine and Eric who will let you discover the champagne, its production and growing of grapes in their cellar and museum. You will take part in a wine-press lesson, a bottling workshop after having a tasting of champagne. 11.30 Transfer to Reims 12.30 Lunch at L’ALAMBIC L’Alambic 63bis rue de Chativesle 51100 Reims T. +00 33 (0)3 26 35 64 93 www.restaurant-lalambic.fr A sober and sophisticated setting in an authentic Champagne cellar. Regional cuisine 14.00 Meeting with a guide of the tourist office at the restaurant Departure for a : - Guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral This masterpiece of Gothic art dates from the 13th century. As a reminder of the christening of Clovis, the Cathedral was the site of 25 coronations. Adorned with over 2300 statues, this is the only cathedral to display angles with open wings, including the famous Smiling Angel on the western façade of the north portal. The exceptional stained-glass windows mix styles from the Middle Ages until the 21th century. Not to be missed is the absolutely unique reverse side of the façade – which is as wide as the nave – and the king’s gallery with its magnificent statues. OR: - Guided tour of the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Meeting at the Champagne house RUINART Guided tour of the cellars and tasting. Champagne Ruinart 4 rue des Crayères 51100 Reims T. +00 33 (0)3 26 77 51 51 www.ruinart.com The famous Ruinart cellars are a fascinating spectacle: an impressive staircase plunges into a network of galleries leading to former chalk pits and where millions of bottles are stored. Check in at the hotel Hôtel de la Paix 9 rue Buirette 51100 Reims T. +00 33 (0)3 26 40 04 08 www.hotel-lapaix.fr 20.00 Gala evening at the Tau Palace Palais du Tau 2 Place du Cardinal Luçon 51100 Reims T. +00 33 (0)3 26 47 81 79 http://palais-tau.monuments-nationaux.fr The Tau Palace: Residence of the bishops and then the archbishops of Reims, this palace is now the museum of the architectural construction of the cathedral. Animation : « Sabrage » by the « Confrérie des Sacres de la Champagne » It considers itself as the ardent defender of Champagne region and its wines. It address itself to epicureans of XXIth century and offers to share this mythical wine thus that its values: Friendship, Humanism, and Friendliness. During this animation, new personalities are initiated to the art of “sabrage” of a wine bottle of Champagne. Then, these personalities are grew up to the grade of « Pair de la Champagne » and they commit themselves to sponsor a cep of vine identified as Champagne brand. SSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, OOCCTTOOBBEERR 33RRDD 10.00 Check out Cooking Workshop Discovery and preparation of local products from Champagne region. 12.00 End of the workshop. 12.30 Lunch at Brasserie Le Jardin Brasserie Le Jardin 7 avenue du Général Giraud 51100 Reims T. +00 33 (0)3 26 24 90 00 www.lescrayeres.com Useful Information : Your contacts during the press trip : ADRT Aisne Christelle Clément +33 (0)3 23 27 76 77 +33 (0)6 71 01 99 65 Office de Tourisme de Reims Camille Roberrini +33 (0)3 26 77 45 26 +33 (0)7 88 07 55 78 .