TdF Day 37 - On to Epernay

The day dawned overcast after a wet night. TD had to drive to another village for the morning bread after others concerted attempts to catch the delivery van failed. Thus full and fortified we planned an assault on a local market and then the Avenue De Champagne in Epernay.
Many great houses are along the avenue, but it was another time when we discovered that a Frenchmans lunch is sacred. We knew that shops closed between 12 and 2, but thought we could still taste champers!
Luckily we found a new small establishment on the avenue that served excellent bubbles. With this aperitif we lunched in a local brasserie before a tasting and tour of the underground caves at de Castellane.
Some sleepy members of the Pelaton were happy for a quiet afternoon in the sun at La Ravenne (our digs). Queen Kez insisted on preparing her wonderful chicken roast while we sipped on a little local bubbles in the yard. Meal accompanied by Grand Cru Volnay picked up in Burgundy.
Another tough day for the Pelaton!