Domaine Les Crayeres Domaine Les Crayeres

Where else would you drink Champagne but in Champagne? Other locales would be a let down, and frankly, uncivilized. Bed down at the century-old Domaine Les Crayeres for a bubbly good time.

The French city of Reims is steeped in a wealth of architectural history: Notre-Dame de Reims, The Palace of Tau, and St. Remi Basilica are all intricate icons of days gone by; a quality shared with Domaine Les Crayeres.

Over 100-years old, Domaine Les Crayeres is every inch a stately manor. The hotel's interior was originally designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and set with countless ornate details that define French Classicism to a tee.

Looking out over a serene seven-acre park, the chateau is made up of just 20 intimate rooms, all historic upon first glance, but open up your laptop, and you'll find wireless Internet.

The city itself has been awarded UNESCO Heritage status; so make sure to head out with camera for at least two afternoons. You may choose to dine in town, but guests would be remiss not to try Le Parc and Le Jardin. Le Parc is white-gloved fine dining all the way, deftly preparing French Haute Cuisine. Le Jardin takes a more modern approach to the casual Brasseries found all over the country. Constructed of brick, oak, and slate, the slick eatery creates classic Champagne favorites with a fresh approach.

Do not miss the opportunity to pop a cork or two at La Rotonde, the hotel's bar. Technically, popping the cork may actually damage the Champagne, but the joy of imbibing the best bubbly the world has to offer is just as fun without the projectiles.