Champillon, France
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa: Modern amphitheater palace in Champillon overlooking the UNESCO vineyards of Épernay with 1,500 sq m spa
Perched dramatically atop the vine-covered hills of Champillon in the heart of France’s Champagne region, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa reopened in 2018 as an architectural triumph designed by Giovanni Pace. Officially awarded France’s prestigious 'Palace' distinction (the first in the Grand Est region), the 47-room contemporary amphitheater is built from light quartz stone and glass, sweeping in a graceful curve that frames 180-degree panoramic vistas over the UNESCO-listed Marne Valley and the historic spires of Épernay. Formerly a 19th-century post house where King Charles X and Napoleon Bonaparte rested on their journeys to Reims, the property redefines modern vineyard luxury.
Arrival introduces travelers to the effervescent spirit of Champagne: personal hosts welcome guests onto the panoramic outdoor terrace with a chilled flute of premier cru champagne. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating exclusive vineyard and cellar journeys: private VIP visits to iconic Champagne houses along the Avenue de Champagne (including Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Krug), private e-bike rides through the Premier and Grand Cru vineyards of Hautvillers (birthplace of Dom Pérignon), helicopter tours over the chalk hillsides, and reserving dinner at the Michelin-starred Le Royal.
Palace wellness and gastronomy are world-class: the 1,500-square-metre Spa features a 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, an outdoor panoramic heated infinity pool hovering over the vines, and Biologique Recherche therapies. Dining spans Michelin-starred haute cuisine at Le Royal (led by MOF Chef Christophe Raoux), all-day dining and weekend brunch at Le Bellevue Restaurant & Terrace, and sunset champagne flights in the Lounge.
Accommodations comprise 47 light-filled rooms and suites ranging from 44-square-metre Champenois Rooms to 65-square-metre Junior Suites and the 105-square-metre Josephine Suite. Every single room features a private furnished terrace framing panoramic views of the vineyards, custom oak woodwork, king beds, and Hermès-appointed bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Champagne enthusiasts, romantic couples, and design connoisseurs seeking panoramic vineyard vistas, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and world-class spa pools in Champagne should book Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa without hesitation. Travelers seeking budget lodging or remote ocean coasts should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 680 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 610 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on the Champillon hillside and take in the awe-inspiring vineyard amphitheater panorama.
- Check into your suite and enjoy a welcome glass of Champagne on your private terrace.
- Dine on Michelin-starred cuisine at Le Royal beneath the illuminated crystal ceiling.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Outstanding
Based on 2.9k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Jaw-Dropping Vineyard Panoramas
Guests describe the 180-degree views over the Marne Valley and Épernay from the terraces and pools as unmatched.
Palace Distinction & Spa Pools
Reviewers consistently praise the 25m indoor pool, outdoor infinity pool over the vines, and Michelin-starred Le Royal.
Guests Warn
Harvest Season Demand
Visitors note that September harvest dates and weekend dinners require advance reservations.
Modern Amphitheater Design
Travelers appreciate the sleek contemporary quartz architecture rather than a dusty historic chateau.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Three MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
Palace Distinction (Grand Est)
Atout France
One MICHELIN Star (Le Royal)
MICHELIN Guide
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Complimentary use of electric mountain bikes for exploring the Champagne vineyards
- Full access to the 1,500 sq m Spa, 25m indoor pool, outdoor infinity pool, and saunas
- Daily gourmet breakfast and high-speed wireless internet throughout the hotel
Usually extra
- –Private VIP cellar visits to prestigious houses (Dom Pérignon, Krug, Ruinart)
- –Biologique Recherche custom facial and body treatments, and private helicopter charters
Good to Know
- The modern palace features 47 rooms and suites with vineyard terraces in Champillon, designed by Giovanni Pace.
- Includes Le Royal (1 Michelin Star), 1,500-sq-m Spa with 2 pools (indoor 25m & outdoor infinity), and 1,000-reference Champagne list.
- Located in Champillon, a 35-minute TGV train ride from Paris CDG to Champagne-Ardenne station, or 75 minutes by car.
Editor's Note
Book a Josephine Suite for a panoramic wraparound terrace overlooking the Marne Valley and Épernay vineyards, and dine on Chef Christophe Raoux’s Michelin-starred tasting menu at Le Royal.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026