Condé Nast TravelerAug 6
An Essential Guide to Champagne, France—the Birthplace of French Sparkling Wine
The best things to do in Champagne for Domaine spas, live hip hop, and riverboat tastings—plus where to eat and stay.
birthplace of Champagne, where Dom Pérignon perfected his craft
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- Hautvillers AbbeySightbirthplace of Champagne, where Dom Pérignon perfected his craft
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- Saint-Nicaise HillNeighborhoodReims, Francechalk cellars stretch for miles beneath this hill
- TaittingerQuarterReims, FranceThe estate is currently headed by Vitalie Taittinger, who is the daughter of Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, a member of…
- Champagne Billecart-SalmonSightReims, Francetransformed part of family home into salon and tasting room
- Marne RiverSightChampagne, Francetake cruises on the river
- CoquelicotPlaceChampagne, FranceBelmond barge for scenic tours
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de ReimsPlace of worshipReims, Francelandmark visited on barge tours
- Nicolas Ruinart PavilionSightReims, Francevisitor's center with art installations
- Moët & ChandonSightÉpernay, Franceleads vineyard visits and tastings
- PressoriaMuseumChampagne, Franceinteractive sensory-focused journey in Pommery's former pressing center
- Hautes CôtesPlaceChampagne, Franceboutique travel planning company for curated trips
- Pop et Hip HopFestivalChampagne, Franceannual event with hip-hop performances and champagne tastings
- Prieuré de BinsonSightChampagne, France11th-century abbey grounds for Pop et Hip Hop event
- Champagne KrugSightChampagne, FranceKrug Champagne is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843.
- Armand de BrignacSightChampagne, FranceThe champagne is produced by Cattier and sold in opaque metallic bottles.
- L’Assiette ChampenoiseRestaurantChampagne, Francethree Michelin-starred ode to the region
- Hostellerie Briqueterie & SpaHotelChampagne, Franceupscaled hospitality and dining offer
- RacineRestaurantChampagne, Francetwo-starred restaurant by Japanese chef Kazuyuki Tanaka
- Yumemi Saké et BullesRestaurantChampagne, Franceizakaya-inspired, serves Japanese plates and champagne
- Philippe Mille’s ArbaneRestaurantReims, Franceoffers affordable three-course lunch menu
- ATOMERestaurantReims, France10-seat private dining experience with curated menu
- RuinartSightReims, France
- Champagne Etienne CalsacSightChampagne, France
- Champagne Elise BougySightChampagne, France