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Where to Stay
AS ONE WOULD EXPECT, FOR ONE OF THE GREAT TOURIST REGIONS ON THE PLANET, THERE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY ARRAY OF PLACES TO STAY, RANGING FROM THE LUXURIOUS TO THE LIMITED. THERE ARE GREAT HOTELS AND CUTE BED & BREAKFASTS, HOUSE RENTALS AND EVEN BACKPACKING HOSTELS. THESE DAYS, ANYONE CAN HOP ONTO ANY OF THE MANY TOURING/TRIP SITES TO RESEARCH WHAT IS AVAILABLE, RIGHT DOWN TO THE SPECIFIC LOCATION PREFERRED.
WORDS KEN GARGETT
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AND IF YOU ARE EXTREMELY WELL connected, and fortunate, you might even be able to swing an invitation to the private rooms some Houses reserve for special guests. Needless to say, they come with a very well stocked bar.
A few recommendations among many, but it is definitely worth researching through the usual sites to look for something that suits. It is also a good way to find any special bargains which might be available. HOTEL JEAN MOËT
Address: 7 Rue Jean Moet, 51200 Epernay. Email: 0011 33 9 70 73 05 92 Website: www.hoteljeanmoet.com
Situated in Epernay, a stone’s throw from the legendary Avenue de Champagne, a small 12 room hotel with an ever-increasing reputation. Some of the most famous names in the region are just a minute or two away.
LE GRANDE HOTEL DES TEMPLIERS
Address: 22 rue Templar, 51100, Reims. Tel: + 33 3 26 88 55 08 Email: Hotel.templiers@wanadoo.fr Website: www.hotel.templiers.pagespersoorange.fr
A boutique hotel, 17 rooms and suites, well placed in Reims. Originally a 19th century home. BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL DE LA PAIX
Address: 9 rue Buirette, 51100, Reims. Tel: +61 1800 759 950 Email: reservation@hotel-lapaix.fr Website: www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-
Reims,Best-Western-Hotel-De-La-Paix Central Reims is well covered by this well priced, larger establishment, which neighbours many excellent restaurants.
LE CLOS RAYMI
Address: 3, rue Joseph de Venoge, 51200. Epernay. Tel: +33 3 2651 0058 Email: info@closraymi-hotel.com Website: www.closraymi-hotel.com
An old 19th century mansion with seven themed rooms.
CHATEAU LES CRAYERES
Address: 64 Boulevard Henry Vasnier, 51100, Reims. Tel: +33 3 26 24 90 00 Email: crayeres@relaischateaux.com Website: www.grandluxuryhotels.com/ hotel/chateau-les-crayeres.
More famous as one of France’s great restaurants, located centrally in Reims, this 20 room hotel is perhaps the region’s finest (and certainly one of the more expensive). If you want to spoil yourself, or someone else, this is the place. HOSTELLERIE LA BRIQUETERIE
Address: 4 Route De Sezanne, 51530 Vinay. Tel: +33 3 26 59 99 99 Email: briqueterie@relaischateaux.com Website: www.labriqueterie.fr
A luxury 40 room hotel in the vineyards near Epernay. Ideal for that out-of-town relaxing visit.
COMFORT SUITES EPERNAYCHAMPAGNE
Address: 2 Rue Francois Bonal, 51200 Epernay. Tel: +33 3 26 55 36 10 Website: www.comfortsuites-epernay.com
A slightly strange place to stay but very much worth considering (having stayed here for a reasonably extended period, I found it ideal), though just a little outside the main part of town. Comfortable and spacious (extremely so for a European hotel room), and recently renovated, these were the military barracks of the local cavalry, originally built in 1893. Very well priced. LES BERCEAUX
Address: 13, rue des Berceaux, 51200 Epernay. Tel: +33 3 26 55 28 84 Email: les.berceaux@wanadoo.fr Website: www.lesberceaux.com
A simple but very serviceable and centrally located old favourite. Sometimes it seems that everyone who has ever visited Champagne has stayed here at some stage.
ROYAL CHAMPAGNE
Address: Hameau de Bellevue, 51160 Epernay. Tel: +33 3 26 52 87 11 Email: royalchampagne@relaischateaux. com Website: www.royalchampagne.com/fr
Nestled amongst the vineyards, this glorious old House is perhaps better known for its superb restaurant, but it is also a great place to stay. Undergoing renovations, it will reopen in Spring of 2017.
LA CHEVALÉE CHAMBRES D’HÔTES ET CHAMPAGNE
Address: 53 Rue Henri Martin 51160 Hautvillers. Tel: 33 326 515 224 Website: www.champagne-fedyk-chambreshotes-hautvillers.com
An upmarket B&B which is perfectly located between Epernay and Reims. Don’t miss the breakfasts. ❧
