What color will your walls be? I think that French Gold is just lovely!

Not knowing what color your walls, flooring or anything else you put in there will be -- my preference would probably be the French Gold. The name champagne bronze sounds nice, but that color appears a bit harsh. I think it might grow old quickly -- but that could change depending on what you put with it.

I would get a sample of each -- photos can be really misleading when it comes to these small differences. In the pics above, the top one looks golden while the bottom one looks pink, but my experience is that champagne often looks somewhere between nickel and brass, while gold looks more like a traditional brass but brushed. I'm sure that seeing them in person would help you decide! If you're doing a gold metal in a mix with nickel, I'd want to be sure that the contrast was clear.

I would go with French gold if you want to mix and match your hardware. If you don't have to mix and match I wouldn't. I agree with acm that before you make your final decision to get a sample of each to make sure they go with each other. Also take into account the countertop you have picked and the backsplash may help you decide on what direction to go with your hardware.

The second one is way too pink! I am curious though, is there no actual brass available? Going with real brass makes it easier to match other brass...

what did you end up with? Pics?

I just did champagne bronze,and love it!