Reims Notre-Dame cathedral was built in the 13th century, after the cathedrals of Paris and Chartres, but earlier than Strasbourg, Amiens or Beauvais. It was completed in the 14th century when it was broadened to allow attendances to coronations inside. It is considered one of the major realisations of gothic art as well for its architecture as for its ornaments which include as many as 2,303 statues. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1991. The most visited monument in Reims, it attracted 1.5 million visitors in 2007. Since the coronation of Louis I in 816, almost every coronation was held in the cathedral in memory of Clovis crowning by St Remi, the first bishop of Reims, in 496.
Le Tour specialties: champagne, Reims ham, mustard and vinegar, pink biscuits, ginger bread…
Nancy: Le Tour tells me that: St Nicholas Feast soon listed by UNESCO?
In the East of France, the two main events of December are the Christmas market of Strasbourg and the St Nicholas Feast of Nancy, which start on the first week-end of December. The tradition is repeated every year: St Nicholas visits schools with Père Fouettard and offers books and sweets to the children who sing the song of St Nicholas while a procession goes to the St Nicolas-de-Port basilica where the mayor hands the keys of the city to St Nicholas and delivers a speech from the balcony of the town hall. Firelights crown the day along with 75 concerts and shows in the streets. Several other events take place throughout December: Christmas market, big wheel, skating rink… Since 2018, the St Nicholas Feast in Nancy has been listed as a national heritage custom. A first step towards recognition by UNESCO.
Le Tour Specialties: bergamots, macaroons, plums, rum baba, saint Epvre (cake), pâté lorrain, quiche lorraine, steak and kidney pie. Daum crystal factory.
The stage: Ahh, yes, the classic first week of the Tour sprint stage. We've been waiting for you. Our likely doomed break of the day is established early:
Yoann Offredo, Michael Schaer and Frederik Backaert. One could say that even the LeTour social media folks are a bit bored by the stage:
An Un-identified Rolling Object goes on the attack💥😂— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 9, 2019
Attaque d'un Objet Roulant Non Identifié 💥😂#TDF2019 pic.twitter.com/DP0sEfVdB6
Did I mention that it was a long flat stage?
Coming to you live from the most refreshing place to watch the 4th stage 💦— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 9, 2019
En direct du coin le plus rafraichissant pour regarder passer l'étape 4 💦#TDF2019 pic.twitter.com/MI0Ar1e5fR
On they went.
On they went to the bunch sprint.🏁 47 KM— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 9, 2019
The peloton is coming... and quickly, the breakaway count a lead of only 1'15".
Le peloton revient vite, l'échappée n'a plus qu'une minute et quinze secondes d'avance.#TDF2019 pic.twitter.com/iH8K3L8LVn
A slow-motion look at @eliaviviani’s win 👀— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 9, 2019
La victoire d’Elia Viviani en slow-motion 👀#TDF2019 pic.twitter.com/8RA5jLko4O
Stage:
| 1 | ELIA VIVIANI | 28 | DECEUNINCK - QUICK - STEP | 05H 09' 20'' | - | B : 10'' | - |
| 2 | ALEXANDER KRISTOFF | 126 | UAE TEAM EMIRATES | 05H 09' 20'' | - | B : 6'' | - |
| 3 | CALEB EWAN | 161 | LOTTO SOUDAL | 05H 09' 20'' | - | B : 4'' | - |
| 4 | PETER SAGAN | 11 | BORA - HANSGROHE | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 5 | DYLAN GROENEWEGEN | 84 | TEAM JUMBO - VISMA | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 6 | MIKE TEUNISSEN | 87 | TEAM JUMBO - VISMA | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 7 | GIACOMO NIZZOLO | 207 | TEAM DIMENSION DATA | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 8 | JASPER STUYVEN | 138 | TREK - SEGAFREDO | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 9 | MICHAEL MATTHEWS | 141 | TEAM SUNWEB | 05H 09' 20'' | - | - | - |
| 10 | CHRISTOPHE LAPORTE | 151 | COFIDIS, SOLUTIONS CREDITS | 05H 09' 20'' | - |
GC:
| 1 | JULIAN ALAPHILIPPE | 21 | DECEUNINCK - QUICK - STEP | 14H 41' 39'' | - | B : 15'' | - |
| 2 | WOUT VAN AERT | 88 | TEAM JUMBO - VISMA | 14H 41' 59'' | + 00H 00' 20'' | - | - |
| 3 | STEVEN KRUIJSWIJK | 81 | TEAM JUMBO - VISMA | 14H 42' 04'' | + 00H 00' 25'' | - | - |
| 4 | GEORGE BENNETT | 82 | TEAM JUMBO - VISMA | 14H 42' 04'' | + 00H 00' 25'' | - | - |
| 5 | MICHAEL MATTHEWS | 141 | TEAM SUNWEB | 14H 42' 19'' | + 00H 00' 40'' | B : 6'' | - |
| 6 | EGAN BERNAL | 2 | TEAM INEOS | 14H 42' 19'' | + 00H 00' 40'' | - | - |
| 7 | GERAINT THOMAS | 1 | TEAM INEOS | 14H 42' 24'' | + 00H 00' 45'' | - | - |
| 8 | ENRIC MAS | 25 | DECEUNINCK - QUICK - STEP | 14H 42' 25'' | + 00H 00' 46'' | - | - |
| 9 | GREG VAN AVERMAET | 111 | CCC TEAM | 14H 42' 30'' | + 00H 00' 51'' | - | - |
| 10 | MICHAEL WOODS | 98 | EF EDUCATION FIRST | 14H 42' 30'' | + 00H 00' 51'' | B : 2'' | - |
The wine: Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot Rose de Saignee NV
from CopakeWineWorks
An importer tells me that: Lelarge-Pugeot is an eighth-generation winery in Vrigny, on the rolling slopes of the Montagne de Reims (about 15 minutes west of Reims). It is a real family operation, helmed by the two parents, Dominique and Dominique, and supported by their kids, one of whom is our good friend Clémence.
The family’s vineyards, which are planted mostly with Pinot Meunier, face northward, offering some protection rom the effects of global warming, though Clémence is quick to note that they can now make red wines for the first time in the history of Champagne.
Certified organic since 2014 and biodynamic since 2017, the wines of Lelarge-Pugeot are bright and full of pizzazz, and the family is producing some electric juice—including Nature et Non Dosé, their no sulfur/no dosage cuvée. Truly remarkable fizz all around; Prince Charles would agree.
The food: Quiche Lorraine How could I resist a recipe from the French Consulate in New York?
Recipe for 6 to 8 people
For the short pastry
• 250 grams sifted flour• 150 grams butter, cut in small chunks.
• 5 g salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 cl water.
For the filling
• 250 grams cubed bacon• 150 grams Emmental cheese (note : the true quiche Lorraine does not include Emmental, but it is so good with it !)
For the batter
• 2,5 dl (8.5 oz) milk• 3 dl (10 oz) heavy cream
• 3 whole eggs
• Grated nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
Instructions for the short pastry
Place the chunks of butter and the salt on top of the flour. Mix the butter and flour together with your fingers, until it reaches a sand-like, powdery consistency. Add the egg yolk and the water, and form a ball.Knead the dough, pressing on the sides with the palm of your hand. Repeat 2-3 times.
Form a ball again and set aside in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours
Instructions for the filling
Blanch the cubes of bacon in boiling water for 1 minute, and drain.In a non-stick, ungreased pan, cook the bacon for five minutes on medium heat, and drain on paper towels to remove the excess of fat.
Instructions for the batter
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, the milk, the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Last steps
Butter your tart pan if necessary, roll out the dough and place it in the pan.Place the bacon and Emmental at the bottom, and delicately fill in with the batter.
Bake in the oven, pre-heated to 350°F, for 40 minutes.
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