Champagne Breaks
Champagne Breaks from £358 pp
Prices from £358 pp for 2 nights
A fairytale Château, vintage champers and rowing on a historic moat, here you will have the opportunity to explore rural Champagne with this delightful Chateau break.
The new two-night Champagne Château escape is based at Château d’Etoges, located 36 miles from the historic city of Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Built at the beginning of the 17th Century and set in 18 acres of expansive grounds, Château d’Etoges offers a luxury base for exploring the region and discovering the secrets of its prestigious wines.
Highlights of the new Champagne Château break package include an exclusive private Dom Perignon tour at Moët and Chandon where guests will have access to some of the oldest areas of the cellars which are seldom visited by the public, followed by a flute of the iconic Dom Perignon in a private reception room at the Moët mansion. Also included is a visit to a small, family-run producer of grand cru Champagnes, for a full tour of the fascinating Champagne making process from vine to bottle, with at least three tastings including vintage Champagne.
Château d’Etoges has a long Royal history and counts amongst its previous guests Louis XIV, the Sun King, who was particularly fond of the sensational gardens, and Louis XVI who sought refuge at the Château during his escape to Varennes after the French Revolution.
Price includes:
- Return P&O Dover to Calais ferry crossings
- 2 nights’ bed and breakfast in a Deluxe Room at the Château d’Etoges
- A self-drive visit to a small, family run Champagne House in a grand cru village for a tour and 3-5 tastings*
- An exclusive Dom Perignon tour at Moët and Chandon which consists of a tour and a flute of Champagne and a four course gourmet dinner with Champagne and wines at the hotel.
- Valid for travel to 31.12.10
- From price is based on Sun-Wed arrivals. Arrivals on Thursday £377 pp, Arrivals on Friday £423 pp (2 dinners included) and Arrivals on Saturday £404 pp.
*Guests can also arrange a chauffeur and luxury car for the Champagne House tours for £275.
Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from the UK to Etoges, taking the ferry from Dover to Calais. Upon arrival, check into the Château d’Etoges. The remainder of the day and evening will be free for you to do as you please. You may wish to explore the château’s 18 acres of stunning parkland, or weather permitting, row around the moat.
In your travel pack will be a comprehensive list of nearby recommended restaurants. And we would be delighted to reserve you a table for dinner at any of these. If you arrive on a Friday, you will enjoy an additional dinner at the Château with a flute of Champagne.
Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast at the château, you will firstly drive to visit a small, family-run producer of grand cru Champagnes in a nearby village, for a full tour of the fascinating Champagne making process from vine to bottle, with at least three tastings including vintage Champagne. In the afternoon, you will visit the largest and grandest Champagne house, Moët and Chandon, where you will have a private tour. You will be visiting some of the oldest areas of the cellars which are seldom visited by the public. A tasting of Dom Perignon will conclude the visit in a private reception room at the Moët mansion.
• If you would prefer to have a luxury car and chauffeur for the afternoon, there would be a supplement of £275 and we would arrange for both of your visits to be after lunch.
After heading back to the château and freshening up, you may wish to take the aperitif on the terrace or in the cosy lounge before wandering over to the restaurant to enjoy a gourmet four course dinner with a flute of Champagne.
Day 3
After breakfast, check out of the château and drive back to the UK, taking the ferry from Calais to Dover.
Chateau d’Etoges
Built at the beginning of the 17th Century, the Château d’Etoges has hosted many French Kings, who enjoyed staying for a few nights on their way to the East. Famous guests include Louis XIV, the Sun King, who was particularly fond of the sensational gardens, fountains and pools and it is said that King Louis XVI sought refuge here during his escape to Varennes following the French Revolution. The owners who have had the Chateau for over a century vow that every guest will receive a regal welcome, matching their famous clientele of the past!
In a small picturesque village, located 36 miles outside of Reims, that matches the elegance of this beautiful Chateau, guests can take in the sights, sounds and particularly tastes of the Capital of Champagne before retiring to what feels like their own personal castle. In this charming and unique destination, you can take a ride around the moat
in your very own rowing boat providing you don’t scare the swans!
The Chateau also offers bicycles, table tennis, croquet and boules to keep even the most active guests occupied! Crossing the bridge over the Château’s moat is like stepping into a
fairytale-the grandeur of the façade and the expansive grounds are truly breathtaking. Drinking a flute of Champagne on the terrace on a warm summer evening is a real treat-otherwise the aperitif can be taken in the opulent, grand lounge, where you will find comfy leather sofas and daily newspapers.
The Château has 20 individually-styled bedrooms, and the magnificent Deluxe rooms, effectively Junior Suites are situated in the Château itself and offer beautiful panoramic views across the grounds. They also
have a separate lounge area. The huge beds and high ceilings create a regal atmosphere, whilst maintaining warmth and cosiness. This spectacular castle, set in 18 acres of spectacular parkland, is an ideal haven of privacy and tranquillity.
Terms & conditions
- All prices are person based on two people sharing twin/double room
- Offer is subject to availability
- Normal booking conditions apply
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX1396.
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