Happy Christmas from Champagne

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It’s almost Christmas and I just wanted to take a minute to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Les Molyneux. Thank you for choosing to stay with us in Champagne and we really hope to be able to welcome you again in 2012. It snowed here overnight and the vineyards look beautiful. If you’re driving to the mountains over the holidays, we’ll be here and we’d love to see you.

In the meantime, on behalf of myself and my family, and of course, Pepper, HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Yvonne

German Christmas Market in Reims

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It was a wet Sunday afternoon today, but that didn’t deter us or other Christmas market enthusiasts from taking in the atmosphere and goodies on offer at the German Christmas Market in Reims, now on until the 24th December. The array of chocolates, cheeses, sausages and unusual gifts did not disappoint, and even though it was wet and cold, the Christmas spirit was definitely in the air.

Unlike last year, to date there’s no snow in Champagne, but there’s an ice-skating rink set up in Place du Forum anyway, and snow has been forecasted for the end of this week. Are we happy about that or not? Maybe…. As I often say, snow’s great when you’re ski-ing, but otherwise… well it can be a bit of a nuisance. What do you think?

Les Molyneux Christmas Gift Shop is now OPEN!

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Christmas is less than 4 weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, you haven’t even begun present-buying yet. I know that I struggle with thinking of what to buy for people, especially as I have a large number of people in my family and friendship group that I don’t see very often, but who are important to me.

I wanted to find unsual and original gifts that they certainly wouldn’t be receiving from anyone else, so that’s when I came up with the idea to offer gifts from Champagne. Sending the bubbly around the world can often be a challenge, but champagne related gifts, directly from the region itself can be shipped anywhere. Brilliant, I thought. But where can I find those gifts?

That’s when I thought of my friend Laurette Barnaut from Champagne Edmond Barnaut. Laurette has a marvellous gift shop in Bouzy where you can find all kinds of unique gifts, plus you can taste the champagnes while browsing. Perfect! So I went to see her and she agreed to partner with us. We put the gift boxes together from items from her shop, and she takes care of the shipping.

So when you order your Christmas gifts from us, you may get a little surprise inside, from Laurette. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about?

Enjoy!

Gifts for foodies – Champagne Gastronomie

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Our Champagne Gastronomie Gift Box is perfect for all those foodies in your life. Packed full with Champagne regional specialities you simply won’t find anywhere else, we’re certain that this gift will delight and surprise anyone who loves to enjoy good food. Here’s what you’ll find inside

Fossier Savoury Biscuits made specially to be enjoyed with champagne
3 different flavours of mustard from local producer, Clovis – curry, cucumber, tarragon
Fossier chocolate and almond biscuits to enjoy anytime
3 different flavours of vinegar to spice up your salad dressing – mango, raspberry, prune
Chocolates filled with champagne liqueurs – marc, fine and ratafia
Unique and delicious salad-dressing oil made from the pips, skins and stalks of the champagne grapes

A delight to the tastebuds and all wrapped up in a beautiful gift box for any appreciative palate.

Price includes all contents, gift box and shipping

Champagne Gastronomie

Our Champagne Gastronomie Gift Box is perfect for all those foodies in your life. Packed full with Champagne regional specialities you simply won’t find anywhere else. Click on the title to read more

Gifts for Him – Champagne Connoisseur

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A quirky selection of great champagne related gifts all beautifully presented in our Champagne Connoisseur gift box. Inside you’ll find:

A book for keeping the labels of your favourite champagnes, plus a unique system for removing the labels all in tact from the bottles
A little book for writing down your notes on all those wonderful champagnes you’ve tasted, so you’ll know what to look for next time
Test your knowledge with this fun champagne trivia quiz (in English) to amuse you and your friends at your next party
A hermetically sealed champagne stopper, for when you really can’t finish the bottle
A pourer to make sure you don’t spill a single drop
And a lovely apron to protect your clothes, just in case you do spill a bit

All beautifully presented in a gift box for yourself or for the special champagne connoisseur in your life

Price includes all contents, gift box and shipping

Champagne Connoisseur

A selection of unusual gifts to delight and inspire the Champagne Connoisseur in your life. Click on the title to read more.

Gifts for Her – Champagne Beauty

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A luxurious selection of skin care products made from Champagne! Perhaps you’ve heard of certain film stars bathing in champagne to keep their skin looking good. Now you can do it too! Our Champagne Beauty Gift Box contains the following products from the Elays Champagne range:

Exfoliating soap made from the champagne vines 125g
Gentle exfoliating shower gel with actual champagne 200ml
Soft and silky exfoliating skin cream with champagne 200ml
Special sensitive skin hand cream made with champagne 50ml
Luxurious small fluffy towel with Edmond Barnaut motif

Beautifully presented in our gift box, spoil and delight yourself or someone special this Christmas

Price includes all contents, gift box and shipping

Champagne Beauty

An exclusive selection of skin care products made from Champagne! Yes really! Indulge yourself and your loved ones in these unique beauty products - you're worth it! Click on the title to read more

Special Autumn Getaway Deals in Champagne

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Looking for a short break before Christmas?

Need to find some original and special Christmas presents?
Running low on champagne, and want to stock up for those parties?
Just want to get away from all the stress and relax?

You’re in the right place. From now until the 19th December 2011, you can now book 2 nights’ midweek accommodation plus a 2 course dinner with champagne for just 185 euros for the two of you. (Normal price 230 euros – giving you a massive 20% saving!) Enter the code SPECIAL11 in the comments box when you book online.

Go here to check availability and book online or

Email me at yvonne@yvonnehalling.com or call me on

0033 326 48 20 52 – places are limited so hurry!

Stroll around the magical Christmas market in Reims, and find something truly unique and original for that special person.

Cheeses, chocolates, gifts, music and champagne – what more could you want?

Visit us here to see more about the house, the village and the accommodation. Looking forward to welcoming you to your home from home in the heart of Champagne, France