Relais & Châteaux Hostellerie La Briqueterie

Tucked into the rolling vineyards of Vinay in France's Champagne region, this 5-star boutique hotel is a short drive from the Avenue de Champagne and numerous Champagne houses. About 61 km from Chalons‑Vatry airport, it’s a relaxed base for tastings and countryside escapes. Family-friendly and quietly stylish.

Forty individually decorated, air‑conditioned rooms feature memory‑foam beds, minibars (some stocked with complimentary items), and in‑room espresso makers. Private bathrooms offer separate tubs and showers with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms also include safes, desks, daily housekeeping and complimentary wireless internet.

Unwind at the full‑service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, or hit the health club. The hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub, plus bicycles to rent for vineyard rides. Concierge services and babysitting (surcharge) are available; free self‑parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge) help with logistics. Wake up to vine‑scented mornings.

Three meeting rooms and a 24‑hour business center support small events and meetings. Additional conveniences include a 24‑hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and complimentary wireless internet.

The on‑site restaurant serves French cuisine with garden views for lunch and dinner, and a bar/lounge is perfect for after‑tasting pours. Buffet breakfasts are available daily (for a fee), and limited‑hour room service keeps things easy. Expect regional Champagne‑country flavors on the menu.