Reims is world famous for his Champagne and for its heritage. Double listed as UNESCO heritage for Notre-Dame cathedral (and its stained glass windows), the Palais de Tau and the former Saint-Rémi basilica on the one hand and for the landscapes of Champagne on the other hand, Reims and its region are marked by a very rich history.
From Gallo-Roman remains to Champagne Art Deco residences, the routes through the city and its surroundings are also gourmet. The caves of course, but also the Boulingrin market and March Street are all essential places to discover the best wines and local specialties, such as the famous pink cookie.
For this “gourmet stage” in Reims, Loic Ballet receives the chief Philippe Milletwo stars in the “Michelin Guide 2022”, Domaine Les Crayeres in Reims: the flagship ingredient of his cuisine being langoustine, he presents his specialties to us. He also receives Sandrine Simonnotproducer of pink lentil de Champagne, in Montépreux in the Marne, who created the “Maison Louise Bon” brand.
Gerald Richard, head of the table St. Thomas in Reims, presents its menu of the day, and Etienne Bertrand, president of CAP’C, an association representing the champagne vineyards of the Côte des Bar in Aube and which is organizing a party around the Champagne Route on July 30 and 31, 2022.
Nathalie Helalhistorian of gastronomy, presents “The gourmet stage on the road to the Tour”. Today, on the occasion of the 16th stage which links Carcassonne to Foix, Nathalie Helal talks to us about snails and apple crisp.