In Reims, the cradle of Champagne and home to its most prestigious maisons, stands one of the ultimate symbols of French art de vivre: Domaine Les Crayères. A timeless icon of hospitality, it blends history, refinement, and a constant ability to reinvent itself while staying true to its soul.
Built in 1904 at the request of Madame Pommery for her daughter, the Marquise de Polignac, the château crowns the UNESCO-listed Saint-Nicaise hill and offers sweeping views of the cathedral and the city. Surrounded by seven hectares of romantic gardens, this sanctuary has more than once been named “the most beautiful hotel in the world.”
Inside, designer Pierre-Yves Rochon has created interiors that celebrate French tradition with exquisite fabrics, period furnishings, and details echoing the savoir-faire of the great maisons. The 20 rooms and suites, each named after queens and empresses, embody intimate luxury—noble yet welcoming. It is no surprise that the Domaine has earned the Michelin Guide’s highest distinction: three Michelin Keys.
The beating heart of the estate is its dining. Chef Christophe Moret, advocate of a “living cuisine” that highlights vegetables and emotion over mere technique, leads the two-Michelin-starred Le Parc. At his side, the talented young Rosalie Boucher—named Best Pastry Chef of the Grand Est Region by Gault&Millau—crafts desserts that celebrate Champagne’s terroir with local, seasonal, and often surprising ingredients.
Equally remarkable is the wine cellar: with 72,000 bottles and more than 1,000 champagnes, it has been named World’s Best Champagne and Sparkling Wine List by The World of Fine Wine for five consecutive years.
Beyond fine dining, the Brasserie Le Jardin, awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, offers convivial moments amid the gardens, while Bar La Rotonde evokes the exclusive atmosphere of an English gentlemen’s club with its collection of rare spirits.
Domaine Les Crayères is more than a sanctuary of luxury—it is also a vibrant player in Reims’ cultural and social life. From the legendary Soirée Blanche, where thousands dressed in white gather on the lawns, to the Farmers Market celebrating local artisans, and the annual gala dinner supporting breast cancer research, every event merges excellence with generosity.
And the future holds even more enchantment: by 2026, the estate will unveil a 750-square-meter spa and two new residences, L’Orangerie and La Folie, featuring suites up to 300 square meters, along with a private villa. Enhancements that will enrich the guest experience without altering the château’s authentic spirit.
In a world that moves at dizzying speed, Domaine Les Crayères remains suspended in time—a place where luxury is defined by detail, genuine hospitality, and the celebration of beauty. A true hymn to French art de vivre that continues to captivate travelers from all over the globe.
