Napoleon and his noble suite used to stop over at the Royal Champagne, on the way to Rheims, the coronation seat of the King of France.
You will be able to relive the emotions of a glorious past in this charming and refined hotel, nestling in the greenery of a luxuriant land. Formerly a coaching inn on the road to Rheims, a sacred place for the Kings of France since Clovis, the Hotel Royal Champagne used to be one of the favourite stopovers of Napoleon and his generals.

Once crossed the door, you will appreciate the cosy charm of the decoration.
Wall coverings tissues of Pierre Frey and Colony, rich materials, set the tone and emphasize objects mocked here and there. Sofas, armchairs and shepherdesses Louis XV Gilles Nouailhac, pedestal tables Empire and the Regency offices of Moissonnier, skate ornamental of the woodwork and staffs, the magic operates.
Fireplaces switched on from the early morning, the candle jars and the candlesticks at night, confer on the place a warm atmosphere, elegant and sophisticated.

HISTORY
From its commanding position on the mountain of Reims, surrounded by some of the finest vineyards in Champagne, the Hotel Royal Champagne looks out across the River Marne to the more distant vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, and west to the historic Abbey of Hautvillers, where Dom Perignon was a cellarer.
The site was first built by the Gauls and later fortified by the Romans; the Roman road lies beneath the hotel and the cellars.
The original Inn, called “L’Auberge de Bellevue” became an important staging post on the main road from Reims to Lyon for all the mail and stage coaches travelling this busy and beautiful road.
Many regiments, both French and foreigners, chose to break their journeys at the inn to enjoy the food and wine of the region, despatching the corks of countless bottles of Champagne in the traditional military manner - with a sabre. The most famous regiment of all to bestow its patronage was the Royal Champagne Cavalry Regiment, founded by François 1st as one of the four best regiments of France. Today this association is commemorated by the name of the hotel, and by the standard of the Royal Champagne Cavalry Regiment which flies proudly beside the flag of the Association of Relais & Châteaux.
With its outstanding position and its elegant and comfortable rooms, the Royal Champagne is still an ideal staging post.
This former inn celebrates the very best of Champagnes with more than 200 exceptional varieties and vintages of bruts and rosés. The cuisine matches the quality of the cellar. The guestrooms offer breathtaking view of the vineyards and the Marne Valley; the ideal retreat for Champagnes’ enthusiasts who want to visit vineyards and wineries of Grand Champagne houses.

ROOMS & SUITES
The rooms of the Royal Champagne have a plunging view over the vineyards surrounding Epernay.
With opulent fabrics and period furniture, the atmosphere of each room is different, inviting travellers to sweet dreams.
28 rooms in total which all offer a fantastic view over the vineyard and the valley of the Marne.
Panoramic, welcoming and private: the hotel’s twenty-eight rooms are very liveable apartments, many with terraces overlooking the Marne Valley.
Vaguely retro, in natural hues of caramel and pale pink, the décor celebrates both Belle Epoch and contemporary design, perfectly complimenting the commanding views.
Each one different, all what dreams are made of, dedicated to immortalizing unique moments in time.

RESTAURANT
It’s here where luxury manifests itself: the hotel’s wine cellar contains almost three hundred different types of bubbly, rigorously produced in the region.
The restaurant enjoys enchanting views of the Champagne vineyards and proposes regional flavours and aromas, in keeping with authentic traditions.
Sophisticated décor with warm tones and fine fabrics create an exclusively French atmosphere, and invite guests to feel a bit Francais for the occasion, to experience a taste of enduring culture and aesthetics.