35 minutes from Reims, after Fismes, Château de Courcelles, Relais & Châteaux, celebrated the inauguration of its orangery on October 25. A unique space, dedicated to family or business events, in which some 350 guests can gather to enjoy the cuisine of chef Lucas Vannier.

Nestled in a 27-hectare park, this château was built in 1690-1694 during the reign of Louis XIV, and has been home to Napoleon, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Racine, La Fontaine and Christian Dior. A member of Relais et Châteaux since 1993, this luxury hotel boasts a magnificent wooded park offering a wide range of activities (tennis, jogging), a terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside and an outdoor swimming pool heated from May to October.

An opportunity to enjoy the Art de Vivre à la française ... or à la Champenoise.

Further information: www.chateau-de-courcelles.fr