Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa: Hotel in Champagne

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa : Une renaissance contemporaine au cœur des vignes de Champillon

Just minutes from Épernay, at the top of the discreet village of Champillon, the hotel is set within a spectacular landscape where vineyards sculpt the horizon. The Marne Valley stretches endlessly, offering a living panorama that evolves with the seasons and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, everything invites contemplation: silence, light, and the geometry of the vines create an almost meditative setting, where time seems to stand still.

The history of Royal Champagne traces back to a 19th-century coaching inn, once a favored stop for French kings on their way to their coronation in Reims. Legend even has it that Napoleon Bonaparte stayed here. This rich past has been elevated through an ambitious transformation into a contemporary hotel designed as a full immersion into Champagne culture. Now owned by the Champagne Hospitality group, the property embodies a refined vision of luxury, blending respect for the land with highly personalized service.

The architecture makes an immediate impression. Like a monolith of pale stone set high above the valley, the contemporary building unfolds like an amphitheater open to the landscape. Inspired by its surroundings, it plays with transparency and light through expansive glass surfaces, while local stone anchors it firmly in its territory. Inside, the signature of interior designer Sybille de Margerie is expressed through a subtle palette of champagne tones, natural textures, and vine-inspired motifs. The result is a soft, understated elegance where every detail connects seamlessly with the outdoors.

The 47 suites, all facing the vineyards, offer a rare immersive experience. Spacious, starting at 44 sqm, they open onto private terraces designed as suspended gardens. Light is ever-present, filtered through large bay windows that frame the landscape like a living artwork. The design blends classic and contemporary influences, combining oak wood, limestone, and bespoke furniture. Some suites, such as the Joséphine, feature spectacular volumes, with separate living areas and breathtaking panoramic views.

Gastronomy, a cornerstone of the experience, unfolds across several venues. At the helm is chef Christophe Raoux, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, whose cuisine is precise and inspired by seasonal ingredients. At the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Royal, he elevates Champagne’s terroir through elegant creations that highlight purity of flavor and exceptional produce. More relaxed, Le Bellevue offers a bistronomic cuisine with global influences, best enjoyed against a sweeping 180-degree view. Meanwhile, the Abysse bar celebrates the art of cocktails and champagne, with bold creations and a carefully curated selection of cuvées.

The experience naturally extends into the heart of the spa, a true sanctuary of well-being spanning 1,500 sqm. Designed as an intimate cocoon, it features nine treatment rooms, including two suites dedicated to duo rituals. Treatments by myBlend and Clarins Precious combine advanced technology with expert techniques for a holistic approach to wellness. Two swimming pools — a 25-meter indoor pool bathed in natural light and an outdoor pool overlooking the vines — invite complete relaxation. A sauna, hammam, yoga studio, and fitness room complete the offering, encouraging balance and serenity.

Beyond its facilities, Royal Champagne offers a full immersion into the local way of life. Electric bike rides through the vineyards, tastings with producers, picnics, yoga sessions, and even hot air balloon flights: each experience becomes an invitation to discover Champagne in a more intimate and authentic way.

In this haven suspended between sky and earth, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa creates a rare escape, where luxury is discreet and deeply rooted in nature and time. A destination apart, where one comes as much to reconnect with oneself as to celebrate the beauty of an exceptional region.

We love Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa for:

Opened in 2018
47 suites immersed in nature
Iconic contemporary architecture
A high-end gastronomic destination
Exceptional 1,500 sqm spa
A unique setting in the heart of the vineyards

Budget

Double room from 949 € per night during low season.