Today was always going to be a full day, but it was very full!
I started out with breakfast at the hotel. Not too bad a buffet, but the pickings seemed a bit slim for the non-bread consumers, until I discovered a small bain marie hidden in a corner which had bacon, eggs and grilled tomatoes to add to my yoghurt, fruit salad, and of course, cheese! There was a nice selection of herbal teas, and I tried out the Verbena, which was light and refreshing.
Macaron shop (sadly closed when I was walking past)
After breakfast, I headed off to Ruinart, to do a tour and tasting. They charge 70E for the privilege, and take payment in advance, so it had a lot to live up to! The walk, 3km (well, more like 4km after I got “directionally challenged” a few times) from the hotel, was nice though, and took me out of the touristy centre. I was early, much to the consternation of the guard at the gate, who told me I couldn’t come in yet as nothing was open. Since they’re primarily a producer, not a marketer like Moet, they don’t have a lot of staff to look after early tourists!
Streets
Two Weeks Away 