About Thomas
My love affair with Champagne began during my doctoral research on the region's economic history. What started as academic curiosity became a lifelong passion. I've explored every corner of the region, from the grand houses of Reims to tiny grower-producers in the Côte des Bar.
I design programs that reveal Champagne's fascinating history alongside its exceptional wines. You'll descend into chalk cellars carved by Romans, understand the revolution of grower Champagne, and taste cuvées that tell stories spanning centuries.
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Restaurant Picks
L'Assiette Champenoise
Curator's PickFrench Gastronomy · Tinqueux · $$$
Three Michelin stars and a Champagne list that spans centuries. Essential.
Preferred Hotels
Domaine Les Crayères
Curator's PickReims · ***** · $$$
A Belle Époque château with gardens, a two-star restaurant, and an incomparable Champagne cellar.
Hidden Gems
Hautvillers
Marne
The village where Dom Pérignon perfected Champagne. Walk to his abbey at sunrise before the tour buses arrive.
Cultural Recommendations
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims
HeritageWhere French kings were crowned for 800 years — the stained glass by Chagall is breathtaking.
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Programs by Thomas
Curated experiences designed with local expertise
cultural experience
Champagne Through the Ages
Journey through centuries of sparkling wine history in the region that invented celebration