If you can't read the sign it says "Champagne," as does every place in Reims: the coronation city of France. Yes, the kings of France were all crowned in this beautiful tiny city. But, this city is beautiful in a very different way than I am used to.
As the bus took us toward our bed and breakfast I think we were both a little concerned about the state of the outside (ignoring the tiny mess-up with the address). It's so paved! There was no green anywhere! I was slightly concerned there were no trees in this city! Then we found our B&B and its lovely interior garden, and I remembered that gardens and lawns are often on the inside of these houses and they certainly are beautiful.
Our bed and breakfast is grand and, after we settled, we decided to explore the town as we headed to a jazz concert (Max will tell you). We came to many beautiful hidden treasures; they were found nowhere on our tourist map.
This man sits in front of the last remains of the ancient wall that surrounded Reims. Despite my attempts to converse, he just sat there silently and let me get my picture taken with him. We look good together, don't we? My French must have been terrible. Then we came to this charming fellow:
Mr. Marechal... who despite my best attempts to get his attention refused to look down at me. This city certainly is full of interesting treasures!
Like shopping carts in front of Champagne houses...
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