Traveling Thursday: Les Crayères
Since my interview about Paris style, I’ve had France on the brain so that’s where we’re headed this Traveling Thursday.
One of the very best things about living in Paris was being able to just jump in the car and explore different parts of the country on the weekends. We managed to see quite a bit but there just wasn’t enough time for all that France has to offer.
One of my biggest regrets is never having made it to Les Crayères.
The chateau was built in 1904 and is located in Reims, the capital of Champagne.
It’s all gilt mirrors, chandeliers, wrought-iron balconies, intricate moldings, and lots and lots of toile. In other words, it’s that old school, French opulence which we Francophiles sometimes just need. (My fellow Francophiles, can I get an amen?)
But all this isn’t my main motivation for wanting to go to Les Crayères.
Nope. It’s the cellar of 300 champagnes and Michelin 3-star restaurant.
In my book: champagne + fine food = heaven.
My dearest Crayères, I’m so sorry I didn’t pay you a visit before we moved away. But I promise you that you will see me one day. Love, me.
Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
(Photos: Les Crayères)
300 champagnes!!! holy heavenly bubbly!
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Sigh… so gorgeous… I want to go back to Paris!
Love this, really fab!
OOooooo… that chateau looks like my kinda place….can one bathe in the champagne ? It looks absolutely gorgeous…and I think I might frequent the restaurant a few times….and that bedroom is amazing.
Well, Crayeres…expect a visit from Jacqueline (said with a french accent!!) sometime soon. XXXX
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I never made it there either, so sad. Hopefully I'll be back soon so I can go see this amazing place for myself!
Lovely! Oh my!
I want to be lost there…I adore France. It just feels like home
Thanks for sharing these — you made my day ~
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That's the one for me. I'd feel like Nancy Mitford in 'Love in a Cold Climate'.
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You would definitely find me on that porch, a book in one hand and a mug of something delicious in the other. Just gorgeous!
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aaaah, thanks for taking us all on that little trip
beautiful eye candy spaces. how about those vibrant blues in that bedroom? stunning. oh and champagne + fine food does = heaven, you're right about that!
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3 Michelin stars? That's insane! The French kitchen is amazing! (as the chateau is as well
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Lovely. Simply lovely. I would like to be there holding onto the stair rail ~ it is really amazing. Love the yellow and blue in the bedroom too.
Paula Grace ~
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So, so beautiful. I'm literally at a loss for any other words!
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vivela France! this looks stunning
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French architecture is so beautiful!
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love these pics… and forgot to tell you i am always in the store wed,thur and fri… some saturdays…but just let me know.. i will meet you ..in and out ALL the time…mon, tues.. hope to meet soon. x pam
Thank you so much for your NY tips! It brought me to your Fabulous blog as well…
I will be checking back often!
xo Laura
Those bedrooms! I'd feel like a QUEEN sleeping in those. Oh I'm in dreamland now
One of my least favorite things about living in Houston is that you're HOURS away from anywhere great to visit — heck, even New Orleans is a 4-5hr drive away. But if you're in Paris (or anywhere in Europe), you're just a hop skip and a jump from something fabulous!
Wow, I spent a semester in France when I was in college, and now I would love to return! There are so many places I missed! I'm with you on Creyere! I gotta go someday!
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I understand why you miss Les Crayères, such a nice place…and 300 bottles of champagne! sounds like a dream.
Have a nice week end.
See you Alek
chrisrian
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Amen! – from a Francophile…
and yes, champagne + fine food + gorgeous French decor = heaven
x
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That is a gorgeous building! I love how open and light it is. The interior decor is magnificent! I have to say I have never seen black and white used in a historic building but I love it.
Perhaps we should agree to meet there some day? I can see it clearly in my minds eye:-) we can take a few days in Paris at the end to do a little shopping…
Oh France, I think you and I would be fast friends…some day…soon.
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I love France!!
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STUNNING place!!! WOW… merci beaucoup for sharing!
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Any recommendations for the Alsace Lorraine area? (just east of Reims!) Headed there in a couple of weeks! Or any idea of the best place to do my research?
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I forgot to mention I’m fluent in French…so you may have some French language reference sites? Thanks in advance!
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