Champagne is the “drink of kings.” It gained this reputation during the centuries when French kings were crowned in Reims, the capital city of Champagne province, and the festive bubbly was served for the coronation ceremonies. One could easily assume, then, that since Paris is a mere 45-minute train ride from Reims, that there would be champagne bars on every street corner. Not quite. Luckily, dear reader, we tasked ourselves with the gruelling mission of exploring Paris’ winding roads in search of the best places to enjoy a slute. Here’s what we came up with.
