Champillon, Marne (Grand Est)
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
5-star Relais & Châteaux above Épernay's Grand Cru vines: vinotherapy spa where wine country is the treatment
Our read
The water is the reason to come, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.
Come here for
- Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
- Bathing culture over treatment menus
- Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
- Walking every day and sleeping hard
Skip it if
- You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
01 - Arrive
The place itself
02 - Feel
Why it is different
Grand Cru vineyard panorama
Every room and the hotel's main terrace overlook UNESCO-listed Champagne slopes — arguably the most emblematic wine landscape in the world.
L'Évidence Vinotherapy Spa
Grape seed scrubs, Chardonnay baths, and vine shoot rituals in a spa that turns Champagne viticulture into skin and body treatments.
Indoor pool with vineyard view
Swim in a pool that frames the Grand Cru vines through floor-to-ceiling glass — one of France's most distinctive spa pool views.
Le Bellevue fine dining
Michelin-recognised seasonal cuisine paired with an exceptional Champagne and Coteaux Champenois list.
Avenue de Champagne cellar circuit
Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and the great houses are 5 minutes from the hotel — private visits easily arranged.
03 — Live here
How the days go
Paris to Champagne in 90 minutes
TGV to Épernay or car on the A4 — the skyline shifts from city to vine within two hours of Paris.
Arrive above the vines
Check in, step onto the terrace, and take in the panoramic Champagne valley — Grand Cru slopes extending in every direction.
Vinotherapy spa
Book your Chardonnay scrub, Pinot Noir wrap, or vine shoot steam ritual — treatments designed from the same hillside that fills your glass at dinner.
Avenue de Champagne cellar visits
Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Pol Roger — private cellar tours and tastings organised by the concierge, 5 minutes from the hotel.
Sunrise vineyard walk
Leave the terrace at dawn, walk between the vine rows in the morning mist. Grand Cru Champagne has rarely felt this immediate.
Le Bellevue dinner
Champagne-country cuisine with vineyard panorama, rare Coteaux Champenois still wines, and a Champagne list that reads like a geography lesson in the hillside below.
04 - Stay
Ways to stay
Vineyard View Room
From ~€450/night — confirm on royalchampagne.com
Classic or superior room with Grand Cru panorama, spa access included.
Book this packageWellness & Champagne Break
From ~€900 per couple — verify on royalchampagne.com
2-night package with vinotherapy treatments, vineyard breakfast, and Champagne house visit.
Book this packageLe Bellevue Dinner
From ~€80 per person à la carte
Fine dining with vineyard views and seasonal Champagne-country cuisine.
Book this packageMore of the place
More of the place
05 - Know
Before you go
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is at 9 Rue de la République, Champillon (51160), Marne. By car from Paris: A4 motorway, ~140 km / ~1.5 hrs. Train: Paris Est → Épernay (~1.5 hrs TGV), then taxi ~10 min. Reims–Champagne airport is ~45 km.
Stay for
Some packages require 2-night minimum — confirm on royalchampagne.com.
Children
Families welcome; spa access for children may be restricted to certain facilities — confirm when booking.
If plans change
See royalchampagne.com or your booking confirmation for current cancellation and prepayment terms.
What is vinotherapy?
Vinotherapy is a spa discipline using biologically active compounds derived from grape skins, seeds, and vine shoots — notably polyphenols, resveratrol, and grape seed oil. At Royal Champagne, treatments use Champagne-variety actives (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir) from the surrounding Grand Cru vineyards.
Where is Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa?
The hotel is in Champillon (51160), Marne, on the hillside above Épernay — approximately 140 km from Paris (1.5 hrs by car) or 45 minutes from Reims. Épernay and the Avenue de Champagne are 5 km away.
Is the spa open to non-residents?
Day spa access is available for non-resident guests, subject to availability. Advance booking is recommended. See royalchampagne.com/en/spa for current day packages and availability.
Can I visit Champagne houses from the hotel?
Yes. Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Pol Roger, and other major Champagne houses on the Épernay Avenue de Champagne are 5–10 minutes by car. The hotel concierge can arrange guided cellar visits and private tastings.
How do I get from Paris to Royal Champagne?
By car: A4 motorway to Épernay, then D301 to Champillon — approximately 1.5 hrs from central Paris. By train: TGV Paris Est → Épernay (~1.5 hrs), then taxi to the hotel (~10 min).
What does a room at Royal Champagne include?
All rooms and suites have panoramic vineyard views, premium linens, and luxury amenities. Breakfast, spa access, and dining credits vary by rate and package — confirm inclusions on royalchampagne.com at time of booking.
Is Royal Champagne suitable for a honeymoon or anniversary?
Royal Champagne is a popular honeymoon and celebration destination. Suite upgrades, in-room Champagne service, and romantic vineyard dinner arrangements can be coordinated through the concierge at booking.
Are the vineyards walkable from the hotel?
Yes. The Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyard slopes are directly accessible from the hotel terrace. Walking among the vines at sunrise or sunset is one of the signature experiences of a stay here.
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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
Our read
The water is the reason to come, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.
Come here for
- Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
- Bathing culture over treatment menus
- Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
- Walking every day and sleeping hard
Skip it if
- You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
Ask the house
Put these to the property before you pay — they know the place better than we do.
- What is vinotherapy and what vinotherapy treatments does Royal Champagne offer?
- How far is Royal Champagne from Épernay and the Avenue de Champagne?
- Can I walk in the vineyards directly from the hotel?
- What is the best season to visit Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa?
- Is Le Bellevue restaurant open to non-hotel guests?
Reach
Distance appears once we know where you are.
Know
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is at 9 Rue de la République, Champillon (51160), Marne. By car from Paris: A4 motorway, ~140 km / ~1.5 hrs. Train: Paris Est → Épernay (~1.5 hrs TGV), then taxi ~10 min. Reims–Champagne airport is ~45 km.
Stay lengths
2-night Champagne country spa escape · 3–5 night vine-to-spa retreat with cellar visits · Week-long Grand Est luxury circuit base
Best seasons
September–October for harvest season: vendange, atmospheric vines, and Champagne house events · May–June for flowering vines, temperate walking weather, and pre-summer value · Year-round: the spa and vineyard panorama are compelling in every season
Stay for
Some packages require 2-night minimum — confirm on royalchampagne.com.
Children
Families welcome; spa access for children may be restricted to certain facilities — confirm when booking.
If plans change
See royalchampagne.com or your booking confirmation for current cancellation and prepayment terms.
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