We were so happy to have this gîte to return to every evening after our forays into the Champagne region of France. We happened to choose a week that was cool and rainy for our visit, so the working wood fireplace was especially valued. Located in a small village teeming with Champagne producers (including our hosts), the cottage was ideal as a home-base to for our exploration of Reims, Épernay, and the surrounding countryside. We spent the week enjoying many fine Champagnes beginning with the welcome-gift bottle of Champagne crafted by Sylviane and her husband. The 3- bedroom cottage was spacious and well-equipped and we frequently made our evening meals in the kitchen which was outfitted with everything needed for meal preparation. Nearby, in the village of Dormans, we shopped for groceries, bread and pastries, and enjoyed a fine lunch at the restaurant recommended in the guest guide provided Sylviane. All the amenities we look for when we rent a home away were available and worked well: the shower was great, the internet connection was reliable, and the washer and dryer allowed us to start the next leg of our journey with clean laundry. There was always room for us to park our car across the street from the gîte, no matter what time of day or night we returned from our wandering. We only regret that the weather kept us from being able to explore the Marne Valley using the bicycles made available for guests. Before leaving at the end of the week, we visited our host’s C-L Champagne cellars and purchased a bottle to bring home with us. Thank you for an excellent experience!