The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is found in the northeast of the country, bordering Belgium.
Mostly corresponding to the historic province of Champagne, the area is known for its sparkling white wine, named after the champagne wine region.
Champagne
Hotel Cecil, Reims
Situated in one of the best locations in Reims, this 2* property is just off the Place d'Erlon, an easy walk from the train station.
The UNESCO listed façade belies the modern interior, a good choice of 26 comfortable rooms, some with Juliet balconies, each have a whole wall dedicated to some of the Rennaissance masterpieces in the Museum of Fine Arts in Reims
Hotel Azur Reims
A colourful and award-winning 2 star (Michelin Guide and Le Roulard recommended) property in the boho Boulingrin area of Reims.
There are 19 bright, cheerful rooms with free WIFI & a tiny courtyard for summer breakfasts.
Auberge des Moissons, Matougues, near Epernay
A family-run Logis with a renowned regional restaurant, specialising in truffles during the season (October to December).
The owner has recently opened a truffle centre for visitors and offers truffle hunting in his own planted woods opposite.
www.auberge-des-moissons.com/en
Hotel Restaurant Grange du Relais, Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
A hotel ideal on the official Champagne Route for exploring the champagne vineyards of the Aube.
The picturesque village of Colombey is thehome & resting place of President Charles de Gaulle and his family (visit his home, visitors centre and the family graves).
Hotel Les Demoiselles, Essoyes
Newly opened, this is a remodelled 3* hotel and restaurant (formerly Les Canotiers) on a hillside overlooking Renoir's village.
Hotel Le Marius, Les Riceys, the Aube
A rural hotel in a village well located for exploring the surrounding Côte des Bar vineyards and small local wine producers.
La Source Bleue, Gudmont Villiers, near Chaumont
This hotel-restaurant, on the Banks of the river Dhuys and near the Champagne-Burgundy Canal, is part of the Natura 2000 eco-network.
This former watermill estate takes its name from the extraordinary blue mineral lake in the wooded grounds.
The gourmet restaurant is one of the best in the region, but the 12 individually- designed Art Deco rooms have private terraces overlooking the grounds and lake.
Ardenne
Château-fort de Sedan, Sedan, French Ardennes
Inside the walls of the largest fortified castle in Europe, this 4* hotel is a blend of historical & modern.
Duplex suites open onto the castle ramparts and there is a self-guided audio tour of this historical monument, a garrison until the 1960's, when the fortress was purchased by the town for just 1€.
This corner of the Ardennes that has witnessed some of the major conflicts of European history since it's formation in 1425, with Sedan a base for the Ardenne forests, museums and little known battlefield sites along the Maginot line.
The War & Peace museum reopens in June 2017 after an 8 year renovation.
Le Hubert Hotel-restaurant, Haybes
Haybes is in one of the prettiest villages onthe banks of the Meuse, and the hotel offers a base, for nature lovers to explore the outdoors and landscapes of the region
Le Tulipier, Vienne-le-Château
This family owned Logis hotel & restaurant lies in the Argonne forest, with 35 rooms offering forest walks on the doorstep and opportunities to cycle, hike and explore some of the WW1 sites and museums of the region.
L'Hotel Dormeur du Val, Charleville-Mèzieres
This is a contemporary boutique hotel themed around the poet Verlaine in the centre of Charleville-Mezieres, the puppet capital of Europe (the next World Puppet Festival is held here in September 2017).
www.hotel-dormeur-du-val.com