Crédits : Valentine Vernouillet. Translation: Jill Harry. Pictures: Pakin Songmor, DR, OTI Tourisme
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On your arrival, Tarek, car valet and porter, will meet you, and Kinsley, Head Concierge & Guest Relations Manager, will welcome you with a glass of champagne and little treats before introducing you to the Domain. Let yourself be tempted by a country-style lunch on the Bistrot's terrace, offering unimpeded views of the surrounding vines. You can then discover your room where each detail is personalized to ensure an unforgettable stay.
After lunch, set off on a pleasant digestive excursion on electric bikes, and meet local producers in Vinay, just five minutes away. Cradled at the heart of Champagne, this picturesque village hosts many family homes of peerless craftsmen who perpetuate unique expertise. The ideal opportunity to acquire a few souvenirs.
Continue your day by exploring the magnificent Côte des Blancs, renowned for its vast Chardonnay vineyards – named after their famous white grapes. Discover the charming villages of Chavot-Courcourt, Monthelon, Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Vertus, where passionate vintners will share all their secrets on the production of Blanc de Blancs champagne.
Back at the Hostellerie Briqueterie & Spa, recharge your batteries in one of the care areas at Maison Caulières, le Spa. Either alone or as a couple, benefit from a massage and numerous protocols signed Maison Codage and Maison Caulières, administered by beauty care experts Mathilde, Cynthia, and Aline. A hammam, jacuzzi, and heated indoor pool are fabulous bonuses.
End your day in the refined and elegant setting of the gastronomic restaurant orchestrated by the talented Chef Nawal Rezagui. Constantly evolving, her cuisine gives precedence to the riches of the French terroir in dishes intuitively enhanced by aromatic herbs and plants from the garden, visible from the bow-window. A vast selection of regional wines and champagnes adds a sublime touch to this exquisite dining experience.
After a gourmet breakfast in Le Patio lounge or your room, stroll along the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. Here you will find some of the most renowned Maisons de Champagne such as Moët & Chandon or Lecomte, proposing guided tours and tasting sessions. Do not miss the Museum of Champagne Wines and Archeology, and solve the mysteries of the region's chalky subsoil.
Just across the street, you will find the Cellier Belle Époque restaurant – by Perrier-Jouët. Composed by the famous Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the menu proposes an array of dishes to be enjoyed on the spot: crab doughnuts with curry, marinated salmon in a crust, the Cellier's Caesar salad, a selection of cheeses, spring pavlova... All washed down with the restaurant's finest vintages.
Set off to discover the town known as the Coronation City. Listed on two occasions as part of UNESCO's World Heritage, Reims is full of historic and architectural gems, witnesses to its age-old past. Visit its majestic cathedral, step inside the Saint-Remi Basilica, then wander around Place d’Erlon, known for its fountain and many café terraces.
Make one last halt in the vineyards at the wheel of a Citroën e-Méhari convertible electric car. At your own pace, wind around the hillsides looking for the ideal viewpoint from which to admire the last rays of the sun caressing the vines. For a single instant, Champagne is revealed in all its splendour, unfurling an endless palette of nuances. Open your eyes: you're in paradise!
For your last evening at the Hostellerie Briqueterie & Spa, enjoy a moment of pure relaxation on the lounge bar's terrace. Accompanied by birdsong, Head Barman Jerry conjures up an exquisite selection of cocktails, wines, champagnes, and spirits, to be sipped in the warmest ambiance. You can also choose from a list of snacks. Sheer enchantment!
