Le Royal Champagne, as sparkling as the beverage of kings
Just 150 km from Paris, this former post house – once a staging point favoured by Napoleon and his generals – is now a jewel in the crown of the hotel business, nestled in the heart of the Champagne region.
Located near Epernay, the Royal Champagne is the place for nature lovers, for those who enjoy the best that gastronomy has to offer, and for everyone wishing to explore the glorious houses of Champagne. After several months of renovation, the Royal Champagne is the ideal spot for those who are planning a weekend in the countryside amidst calm, beauty and sophistication. The vines of the Marne valley slope gently down from the hotel, enticing one to dream and to bathe in the bliss of Mother Nature’s generosity.
On the terrace overlooking the Marne valley: champagne tastings; the cellar houses over 200 exceptional vintages.
The Royal Champagne’s restaurant is one of the favourite haunts of locals. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect backdrop against which to sample some of the chef’s specialities: lobster cannelloni with buttered mushrooms, lightly smoked effilochés of cod… followed by something sinful from the copious dessert menu.
This beauty continues through into the superbly renovated bedrooms, some of which resemble a princess’s boudoir; all of the rooms are spacious and seem almost to be part of the surrounding greenery. The sophistication is to be found in the elegant restaurant, where the head chef offers a menu to delight all taste buds. Before visiting the cellars of the region, take a look at the 200 different vintages available from the Royal Champagne’s cellar. This Relais & Châteaux is clearly the perfect place for long weekends, to celebrate birthdays or organise a wedding reception, and even to hold seminars… which can only prove to be even more productive!t.
