Top Things to do in Champagne-Ardenne
Top Hotels in Champagne-Ardenne
- 1. Best Western Premier Hotel de la Paix
- 2. Best Western Premier Hotel de la Poste & Spa
- 3. Akena City Reims Bezannes
- 4. La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa
- 5. Hotel Le Val Moret
- 6. Campanile Reims Centre - Cathedrale
- 7. Premiere Classe Reims Nord - Betheny Hotel
- 8. Chateau d'Etoges - Hotel
- 9. Novotel Reims Tinqueux
- 10. Golden Tulip Troyes
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What to do and see in Champagne-Ardenne, Grand Est: The Best Things to do
Dom Perignon, Cristal, Veuve Clicquot... The very names evoke images of decadence and luxury, from star-studded parties in sunny destinations to candlelit evenings in 5-star surrounds. Champagne-Ardenne breaks out the bubbly by the millions of cases every year, drawing thirsty travelers the world over to taste its unparalleled sparkling wines and explore the chalky caves in which the Champagne matures. The surrounding countryside is rife with deep forests, rolling limestone and bright waterways.
Restaurants in Champagne-Ardenne
1. Moet et Chandon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,912 reviews
Reviewed By 891mladenh - Zagreb, Croatia
Well, just great building,castle is breathaway, located on start of champagne promenade, impresive inside also, great tour thru cellars and champagne tasting
2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,485 reviews
Reviewed By X7772FNpaulf - London, United Kingdom
This is a stunning cathedral! It’s amazing, intricate, beautiful and awe inspiring from the outside and dramatic and breath taking from the inside. It’s sheer size and height is amazing and I’ve never seen such a wonderful set of stain glass windows ranging from the very old to ultra modern contemporary. It has a fascinating history and of course don’t miss the statue if the smiling angel. Now one of my favourite Cathedrals! .... and returning after dark (in summer) you can be treated to a superb light show projected onto front of Cathedral ... fantastic! Well done Reims.
3. Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Travelers from all over the world, we value your opinion ! That is why, today, in addition to reading and listening to your feedbacks , we will endeavor to answer you with the utmost care. Our beautiful House’s motto is “Only one quality, the finest” ... that confidence carried by Madame Clicquot; the entire team will try to honor her memory by being attentive to your needs. Thank you for your trust and your feedbacks, so tomorrow, our visits will be yours ...
Reviewed By JJUNNYC - New York City, United States
- The last time we were in Paris we were unable to book a tour because tours are only available from Mar 6 to Dec 29th so please keep that in mind if you want to make this a part of your Paris vacation. - We signed up for the Aromatically Yours tour and that is the one I would recommend. You will get to try 4 Vintage selections unlike the other tours where you try only try the non-vintage Yellow or Rose. - Scheduling was a little challenging as the tour began at 10AM and the train schedule from Paris in Reims either dropped us off at the Reims station at 9:55 or like 2 hours earlier. We ended up taking the train that got us to Reims at 9:55 and a quick 5min cab ride got us to Veuve Clicquot in time for the tour. - I forget his name but the gentleman who led our tour was absolutely phenomenal. He gave us so much information on the history of Veuve Clicquot and how the grapes are grown and harvested and made into champagne; we learned about the different vintages, etc. Next we were taken to a room where he passed around and later tasted some of the different scents/flavors that we would experience from the 4 different vintages we would later try. It really enhanced the experience of the tasting as I could immediately taste and smell some of the things he pointed out. - Next we were lead down into the miles of caverns where all Veuve Clicquot champagne is stored. It was amazing to see all those old bottles and started to make you thirsty to try them. - Finally we were lead to a lovely alcove in the caverns where a beautiful tasting was setup. We all had 4 glasses in front of us that was also accompanied by a cheese. We were given 4 vintages to try: 1990 Rose, 2008 Rose, 1989, and 2012. Keep in mind Veuve Clicquot does not make vintages every year and only does so when the tasters feel that a certain batch of grapes harvested warrant making a vintage year. Each had a very distinct flavor and you can taste the difference in age between the older 1990 and 1989 vs the 2008 and 2012. The cheese pairings were also a great compliment to the cheese. - Be prepared to dress warm as it is a little chilly and damp in the caverns and you will spend an extended period of time down there during the tastings. - Make sure you have a big breakfast as you will be having a minimum of 4 full glasses of champagne by about 11AM. I think the max # of people in this tour is 8 which is enough to give everyone a full glass of each vintage however, if for some reason your tour has less people you will be given more so you finish the bottles. If you are not careful you can get tipsy before the end of the tour. - After the tasting you walk just a little while more passing over year after year of vintages and then you finally climb back upstairs where you will then have a chance to visit the gift shop and purchase some of the bottles you just tasted some of which are not readily available outside of the domaine. - After the tour you are a good 15-20 min walk away from the center of Reims so I would highly suggest you get a business card from the taxi driver who dropped you off so you can call a cab to get back to town because cabs do not pass the domaine on their own. Also, if you are brave Taittinger is a 5 min walk nearby and you can try taking another tour/tasting before you head back to town. - After your tour enjoy walking around Reims, The Cathedrale Notre Dame is beautiful and worth a visit and if you want to eat/shop then definitely walk down the Place Drouet d'Erlon which is full of shops/cafes/restaurants and leads back to the train station.
4. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 804 reviews
Reviewed By F2896EPchristopherg - Daventry, United Kingdom
Less severe than many cathedrals in France this is well worth a visit.You need time to enjoy the stained glass and the peace and tranquility of the surroundings. Suggest you visit here first before getting involved in Champagne tasting !
5. Eglise Ste-Madeleine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By Bufoid - Istanbul, Turkey
Definitely worth stopping by this church to see the architecture and stained glass windows. There are explanations in English about the different glass window panels, which definitely contributes to better understanding of their historical significance! There's also a lovely peaceful garden beside the church that make for a delightful overall visit!
6. Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensee Ouvriere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
Created by Paul Feller s.J., A forward-looking Jesuit priest, the MOPO is dedicated to the passing on of knowledge and the promotion of apprenticeship. The museum boasts a collection of more than 10 000 tools distributed across 61 display cases in a remarkable scenography. At least as many beautiful tools are carefully stored in the museum's reserves. The contemporary power of the scenography adds to the story and power of each tool, painstakingly brought back to life. A place dedicated to the passing on of knowledge The 10 000 tools on show at the MOPO are unique witnesses of the intergenerational transfer of craftsmen. They invite the visitor to embark on a historic journey and are key to understanding trades today. A unique example in its kind, the MOPO is an open window on past and present trades, for all those who are interested in craft trades as well as in industrial technologies, in history as well as in trades. Through a rich programme constantly renewed, the MOPO highlights craftsmen and craftswomen, emphasising their knowledge, expertise and life-skills.
7. Ruelle des Chats
8. Avenue de Champagne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 819 reviews
Reviewed By PFTraveller62 - Eastleigh, United Kingdom
This street has a quality like no other. Lines with famous Champagne houses and you can’t fail to be impressed. Some offer tours and some you can simply site in their gardens and enjoy some Champagne. However you can just as good Champagne out in the villages with the smaller producers. Shame that their isn’t a coffee house to relax rather than downing Champagne all the time.
9. Le Coeur de Troyes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Googly2010 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom
We are so glad we chose an overnight stay in Troyes as the city centre has a wealth of medieval buildings such as has long disappeared in the UK. It is a delightful town to wander through, with the river, canals (with playful sculptures dotted around) and lovely old buildings - we have seldom seen so many old timbered houses - as well as nine churches. There is a lively cafe/bar scene too. Having stayed overnight, a return visit looks very likely!
10. McArthurGlen Troyes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 956 reviews
Find your favourite designer brands at reduced prices, all year round. Our beautiful setting close to Troyes centre, with cafes and restaurants, children's play area, free parking and more than 110 boutiques, we have something for everyone.
Reviewed By ClaireBW - Ashtead, United Kingdom
We often break our journey from UK to the Alpes in Troyes and always enjoy a wander round here. There a good selection of shops and some bargains to be had. The children love the Haribo shop in particular!
