Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Charming B & B in Champagne- Les Epicuriens

I had the pleasure of staying at a great B & B in one of my favorite towns in Champagne a few months ago, Les Epicuriens- 9 Rue Jean Thevenin Epernay Marne 51200 (Chambre D'Hôtes avec Hammam). This place is serious gem and if you are lucky enough to be in the region than you should certainly consider staying a night or two here.

The Bed and Breakfast Les Epicuriens is owned by Laure and her husband Eric, 2 french Champenoise locals. They have turned their beautiful home into a modern, cozy and very "locals" feeling Bed and Breakfast, just a 5 minute walk from the center of town. They have 2 suites to choose from both with nice little ensuite living rooms, modern moldings, fireplaces and lots of natural warmth and charm.

They also give guests the possibility to have spa treatments and make use of the steam room on the second floor. A masseuse is just a phone call away and able to offer treatments- massages such as Ayurvedic, Thai foot reflexology, and reiki. The B and B is located just a 5 minute walk from the Avenue de Champagne where you can taste with Moet, Mercier, Castellane or a number of other large Champagne producers. It is close to numerous restaurants ( a 10 minute drive to the Michelin Star "La Briqueterie", boulangeries and great chocolate ateliers. Laure prepared a delicious home made dinner paired with her favorite small producer champagne and the breakfast at the B and B is delightful with homemade jams and lots of fresh fruit. For 140 € to 160€ a night this place is a perfect gem for a getaway weekend to Champagne or a 1 day stopover during your trip to France! To book email Laure at Laure Beuzelin lbeuzelin@les-epicuriens-epernay.com

If you want to combine this B and B with a day of and tastings while getting to know passionate small Champagne producers, sampling at an escargot or Foie gras farm, a Michelin star lunch, and viewing of the impressive Reims Cathedral where 25 Kings of France were crowned then please reach out to www.tastysidetolifetours.com!