Elite Traveler Fall 2023

EXPLORE CHAMPAGNE

WHE R E TOSTAY

ROYAL CHAMPAGNE HOTEL & SPA Sitting among the vineyards, the Royal Champagne puts a contemporary spin on the countryside retreat. The hotel not only impresses with its location (book one of the suites for a private terrace with vineyard views) but it also boasts a Michelin star at Le Royal restaurant. To balance out indulgent champagne dinners, the spa o ff ers a unique collection of treatments including facials courtesy of cult French beauty brand Biologique Recherche, Pilates classes with a former Paris Opera Ballet dancer-turned posturologist, and Kobido massage performed by one of only 50 practitioners in the world. From $740. Contact Vincent Parinaud, general manager, reservation@royalchampagne.com, +33 326 528 711, royalchampagne.com MANOIR HENRI GIRAUD Champagne Henri Giraud breathed new life into this 19th-century manor house to o ff er a full Champagne experience that complements its cuvées. Just fi ve rooms make for an intimate stay (snag the Golden Suite for the most space and a terrace) that includes private tours of Domaine Henri Giraud and an exclusive dining and wine pairing. Inspired by the chalk soil that makes Champagne so special, the hotel has also designed a signature Craÿothérapie treatment that pampers with a chalk body wrap and chalk bath, and fi nishes with an indulgent massage. From $526 per night. Contact Olivia Harant, hospitality manager, contact@manoirhenrigiraud.com, +33 326 557 585, manoir-henri-giraud.com

LA CASERNE CHANZY HOTEL & SPA This 1926 former fi re station ( caserne in French) has been transformed into Reims’ sleekest fi ve-star hotel, with a prime location that o ff ers a spectacular view of Reims Cathedral. Guest rooms take design cues from la Champagne , the region, and le champagne the drink; the green, beige, and gold palette nods to the seasonal shades of the countryside and ceiling lights mimic the shape of champagne bottles. Book the Rooftop Duplex if you want the most space — and a large private terrace — but the Cathedral or Skyline Room is best for that Instagram-worthy shot. Don’t miss the restaurant, La Grande Georgette, for excellent French cuisine and cathedral views. From $353 per night. Contact reservation@lacasernechanzy.com, +33 326 831 818, lacasernechanzy.com RÉSIDENCE EISENHOWER Thismagni fi cent private mansion was fi rst built in 1911 and has received a sensitive restoration to reopen as Résidence Eisenhower, named after the famous general (and of course later president) who stayed at the property during World War II. A team of experts have revived original features such as stained glass windows, moldings and columns; the master bedroom, one of eight rooms and suites dressed in a beautiful period style, has also retained its original bathroom. The whole property is often booked for private events, making reservations quite exclusive — but it’s worth changing your dates just to stayhere. From $395 per night. Contact Annelies Pieters, maitresse de maison, annelies@residence eisenhower.com, +33 379 450 250, residence-eisenhower.com