France
Rather than lug your purchases around with you on your speedy business trip, why not pick them up at Gare du Nord right before Eurostar check-in? As you exit the Metro in the 'Magenta' part of the station, there's a small stall run by a chap from Provence, who dispenses great wine, cheese, pate and meats to those London-bound. Great for picking up some goodies before heading up to the Eurostar terminal.
Gare du Nord, Paris. SNCF says: France des Provinces Niveau -1 (Level -1) sous la verrière Transilien, face au couloir RER E
I ate my bodyweight in cheese on this wine and cheese tasting course in a cool loft in Paris. The cheese was amazing, I just couldn't stop eating it with the delicious French bread and the wines we tasted from around France were equally as delicious. This course was light-hearted, fun and we had a lot of laughs as our friendly sommelier taught us as much as he possibly could in two hours and we listened as intently as we could manage after a few glasses of the finest wine and champagne he had to offer.
I now have a bit of an idea of what wines to choose next time I hit the supermarket and I'm off to seek out those amazing French cheeses. Well worth the £52 and a few hours away from the shops and sights of Paris.
www.golearnto.com/course/overview/967/Wine+and+Cheese+Pairing+Course
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