Small Boutique hotels in CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE

It is in this French region where champagne was invented. As the most glamorous sparkling drink in the world, its worldwide fame has transcended to the point that fourteen wineries, different cultivated hillsides and other places in the region have been given the category of "Cultural Landscape" by the UNESCO World Heritage Organization. It is a delight to walk along the slopes of Haÿ, Mareuil, Saint-Nicaise, and visit the wineries of prestigious brands such as Pommery, Veuve-Clicquot or Ruinart.

It is in the abbey of Hautvillerswhere the legend of champagne was born in the 17th century when the Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon discovered the effervescence of wine.

In Reims, the capital, a highlight is the indomitable spirit of the Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame, seat of coronation of many kings of France. The stained glass windows are the work of the painter Chagall, contributed in the twentieth century. The legacy of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance is noted in Troyes, with cobblestone streets and palaces of ancient noble families.

The Sedan castle is the largest in all of Europe. It is an imposing fortress with walls seven meters thick that hold seven floors. The forests of the Ardennes massif and its natural parks as well as the mountain of Reims are a paradise for hikers. Small luxury hotels round off the stay in this region distinguished by its bubbling drink.