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elleng

(130,861 posts) Sun Sep 25, 2016, 02:01 PM Sep 2016

Harvesting Grapes in France, With Champagne as Reward

Taking part in the timeless tradition of the vendange
is a way to tax the body and free the mind, cheaply.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/travel/wine-harvest-france-volunteer-vendange.html?

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Harvesting Grapes in France, With Champagne as Reward (Original Post) elleng Sep 2016 OP

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Sun Sep 25, 2016, 08:43 PM

Sep 2016

my daughter celebrated her birthday with friends and family at a chalet in Provence. They had their own vineyard and we got to see some of the grapes harvested and drink their wine. I can't harvest grapes but what a special vacation that would be.

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