Domaine Les Crayères

This magnificent château was once owned by the same Madame Pommery whose name is, for connoisseurs, still synonymous with Champagne. And even now, Domaine Les Crayères is the essence of Champagne country. The parkland on which it sits is meticulously sculpted, with formal pebbled paths that take you past trees planted by Madame Pommery herself. Inside, the halls are graced with historical portraits; the bedrooms are lavishly decorated, the dining room’s chandeliers hang from soaring ceilings, and the style throughout remains true to the era of the château’s foundation.

And though the atmosphere is historically correct, the comforts are as modern as they come. Naturally, the Champagne flows abundantly; as rewarding as the accommodations may be, at least half the magic happens at the table — you’ll count the hours between breakfast and lunch. In the summer, guests dine in the château’s garden; among the strengths of Domaine Les Crayères is its air of unpretentiousness.

For those who wish to explore the surrounding country, just one call from Domaine Les Crayères to the Pommery cellars will get you a tour followed by a tasting. Here the service, though friendly, is also reassuringly professional — wherever you go, your hosts will personally ensure that you are treated with utmost care.