Domaine Les Crayères.

Set within a seven-hectare private park on the edge of Reims, this 1904 chateau was originally commissioned by the Marquise de Polignac and remains a definitive study in French classicism. The property avoids the starchiness often associated with such grand estates, offering twenty rooms and suites that balance antique-style furnishings with high-spec marble bathrooms. While the manicured grounds feature tennis courts and a lawn for mini-golf, the primary draw is the culinary program. Le Parc serves formal, multi-course menus designed to pair with the region’s best vintages, while Le Jardin provides a more casual brasserie alternative. Its location is strategically placed for cellar tours, sitting within walking distance of several major Champagne houses, making it a refined base for serious oenophiles.