This is a list that had sparked a real controversy. List of excluded products of the next Christmas market in Strasbourg and distributed by the City to shopkeepers and fairground stallholders. Among these products: raclette, popcorn, grilled chicken or even champagne. An announcement that immediately caused the mayor of Reims, Arnaud Robinet, to react, but also the president of the Grand Est Region, Jean Rottner, speaking of a “clownish” decision for a local product from the greater region. In Châlons-en-Champagne, a poster was even quickly published on social networks, showing that at the Christmas market in Châlons-en-Champagne, there would be raclette and champagne.
The question of champagne has been reviewed, an agreement has been reached with Reims
During a press conference this Thursday, October 13, the assistant in charge of coordinating Strasbourg Capitale de Noël, Guillaume Libsig is revenue on this controversy, explaining that there was never had champagne sold on the Strasbourg Christmas market.” There was an initial request, and we decided in line with our request for authenticity, highlighting Alsatian traditions and terroir, and actually preferring crémant The subject, adds Guillaume Libsig, has made it possible to have a very direct relationship with the City of Reims, and we have already found a solution. 2023there will be stands highlighting these Grand Est terroirs”. partnership with the City of Reims has already been established for next editions of “Strasbourg Capital of Christmas”.