Reims itself is 129 km north east of Paris and famous too for its spectacular Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims which boasts stunning architecture and is a superb model of gothic art. It has an important place in history too, having had 22 coronations in little over 1000 years. What we like too about Reims are the impressive boulevards, a lovely café and dining scene which include Michelin starred restaurants and many Romain remains to learn about.

But the best bit of our trip to Reims, by far, was a three night stay, with flawless service, at Château les Crayères, a mythical property in the heart of the city, but nestled discreetly in a seven hectare park. Spending time here is, without doubt, a memory worth having!

We had our very own exclusive tour and tasting at Champagne Bollinger and Champagne Billecart Salmon and was transported between the Houses in a vintage wooden cruiser along the river Marne whilst enjoying a sensational champagne lunch. It was nice to experience the vineyards from a different perspective and to be able to see local sights such as The De Castellane tower and the locks and dams in Cumières