City: Grand Est
Top Things to do in Grand Est
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Grand Est, France
Grand Est, previously Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, is an administrative region in northeastern France.
Restaurants in Grand Est
1. Champagne Remy Massin et fils
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By matthewrW1538WQ - Camberley, United Kingdom
Based on other reviews we (two couples) travelled to Remy Massin Champagne following our Sat-Nav from Troyes which took about 35mins using the Peage. We decided to miss the tour at 3pm, electing to taste a couple of Champagnes with a view to purchasing a few bottles and arrived around 3.45pm. The tour and tasting was just finishing and those people were leaving and so we received a personal tasting session of 5 different Champagne varieties with the owners grand-daughter. We belive the Champagne is very good - based on our tasting as we have not actually opened a bottle on our return home yet - and we purchased a mixed case of six bottles each at an average price of c.16E/bottle (you get an increasing discount if you buy 6,12, or 24 bottles and they will split this if you go as a group). We were probably at the Champagne House for around an hour and it was a very enjoyable experience.
2. Champagne DOMI
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By helen1kuroki - West Chester, United States
My daughter and I went on a one day champagne tour excursion from Paris. Just 8 people were in the group, all English speakers. We had a French tour guide who did a wonderful job translating from French to English as we were shown the property and guided through the process of champagne making by the owner Stephane. We had a wonderful time in his tasting room as well. A kind and unassuming gentleman, this champagne master was a wonderful host. As others have mentioned, he does not currently ship outside of France but we were able to purchase a few bottles there. The trip was a delight and a real highlight of our two weeks in France.
3. Paul-Etienne Saint Germain
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 656turners - Paris, France
A lovely little spot for quite a nice champagne. We tasted and then purchased a 2015 vintage blanc de noirs. It felt like being in someone’s house. It was slightly awkward being just two of us for the tasting but of course a little champagne relieves the tension. In nicer weather it would be fun to sit outside.
4. Synagogue Rachi Troyes
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
5. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
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4.5 based on 14,746 reviews
This huge cathedral, Strasbourg's most famous landmark, is an intimidating example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Reviewed By garryh702 - Port Coquitlam, Canada
From your first glimpse of the magnificent structure from blocks away to the breath-taking view when you enter the square surrounding this gigantic almost-eerie Gothic monument, it is truly overwhelming and awe-inspiring. My opinion is that it surpasses it's namesake - Notre Dame in Paris. Inside, the huge rose window, the pipe organ, the astrological clock all are simply amazing - especially when you consider they are all 5 or 6 centuries old.
6. Musee Unterlinden
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4.5 based on 1,605 reviews
Vast collection of paintings and sculptures features the Retable d'Issenheim (Issenheim Altarpiece,) considered to be the most important piece of art in the museum.
Reviewed By 922sirins - Kyrenia, Cyprus
It was used as a Monastery in 13AD when constructed. Later on in 19AD turned into a Museum as a Romanesque -Gothic syle. Nowadays you can see the paintings remaining from Medieval time. Artists such as Monet, Dubuffet and picasso paintings are also exhebited. Intereting place to see.
7. Moet et Chandon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,912 reviews
Reviewed By 891mladenh - Zagreb, Croatia
Well, just great building,castle is breathaway, located on start of champagne promenade, impresive inside also, great tour thru cellars and champagne tasting
8. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
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4.5 based on 7,485 reviews
Reviewed By X7772FNpaulf - London, United Kingdom
This is a stunning cathedral! It’s amazing, intricate, beautiful and awe inspiring from the outside and dramatic and breath taking from the inside. It’s sheer size and height is amazing and I’ve never seen such a wonderful set of stain glass windows ranging from the very old to ultra modern contemporary. It has a fascinating history and of course don’t miss the statue if the smiling angel. Now one of my favourite Cathedrals! .... and returning after dark (in summer) you can be treated to a superb light show projected onto front of Cathedral ... fantastic! Well done Reims.
9. Champagne Taittinger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,524 reviews
Reviewed By winseyk
We originally thought all champagne houses were far away from the downtown and only had 24 hrs in Reims. The tourist center recommended us to get the 1 day pass, and we were able to book an English tour for the next morning. This site used to be an abby from the 3rd century, which became the cellar now. The tour was interesting, and our tour guide Frankie was amazing! I'd highly recommend this tour.
10. Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Travelers from all over the world, we value your opinion ! That is why, today, in addition to reading and listening to your feedbacks , we will endeavor to answer you with the utmost care. Our beautiful House’s motto is “Only one quality, the finest” ... that confidence carried by Madame Clicquot; the entire team will try to honor her memory by being attentive to your needs. Thank you for your trust and your feedbacks, so tomorrow, our visits will be yours ...
Reviewed By JJUNNYC - New York City, United States
- The last time we were in Paris we were unable to book a tour because tours are only available from Mar 6 to Dec 29th so please keep that in mind if you want to make this a part of your Paris vacation. - We signed up for the Aromatically Yours tour and that is the one I would recommend. You will get to try 4 Vintage selections unlike the other tours where you try only try the non-vintage Yellow or Rose. - Scheduling was a little challenging as the tour began at 10AM and the train schedule from Paris in Reims either dropped us off at the Reims station at 9:55 or like 2 hours earlier. We ended up taking the train that got us to Reims at 9:55 and a quick 5min cab ride got us to Veuve Clicquot in time for the tour. - I forget his name but the gentleman who led our tour was absolutely phenomenal. He gave us so much information on the history of Veuve Clicquot and how the grapes are grown and harvested and made into champagne; we learned about the different vintages, etc. Next we were taken to a room where he passed around and later tasted some of the different scents/flavors that we would experience from the 4 different vintages we would later try. It really enhanced the experience of the tasting as I could immediately taste and smell some of the things he pointed out. - Next we were lead down into the miles of caverns where all Veuve Clicquot champagne is stored. It was amazing to see all those old bottles and started to make you thirsty to try them. - Finally we were lead to a lovely alcove in the caverns where a beautiful tasting was setup. We all had 4 glasses in front of us that was also accompanied by a cheese. We were given 4 vintages to try: 1990 Rose, 2008 Rose, 1989, and 2012. Keep in mind Veuve Clicquot does not make vintages every year and only does so when the tasters feel that a certain batch of grapes harvested warrant making a vintage year. Each had a very distinct flavor and you can taste the difference in age between the older 1990 and 1989 vs the 2008 and 2012. The cheese pairings were also a great compliment to the cheese. - Be prepared to dress warm as it is a little chilly and damp in the caverns and you will spend an extended period of time down there during the tastings. - Make sure you have a big breakfast as you will be having a minimum of 4 full glasses of champagne by about 11AM. I think the max # of people in this tour is 8 which is enough to give everyone a full glass of each vintage however, if for some reason your tour has less people you will be given more so you finish the bottles. If you are not careful you can get tipsy before the end of the tour. - After the tasting you walk just a little while more passing over year after year of vintages and then you finally climb back upstairs where you will then have a chance to visit the gift shop and purchase some of the bottles you just tasted some of which are not readily available outside of the domaine. - After the tour you are a good 15-20 min walk away from the center of Reims so I would highly suggest you get a business card from the taxi driver who dropped you off so you can call a cab to get back to town because cabs do not pass the domaine on their own. Also, if you are brave Taittinger is a 5 min walk nearby and you can try taking another tour/tasting before you head back to town. - After your tour enjoy walking around Reims, The Cathedrale Notre Dame is beautiful and worth a visit and if you want to eat/shop then definitely walk down the Place Drouet d'Erlon which is full of shops/cafes/restaurants and leads back to the train station.
