Weekend ideas, activities and tips for your stay
Welcome to the Domaine d'Ailleurs blog, your starting point to plan a bespoke stay in Champagne. Here we share our best ideas for a relaxing weekend, family escapes, stays with a heated indoor pool or hot tub, plus suggestions of places to visit around Reims, Épernay and Château-Thierry.
Every article is designed to help you choose the ideal cottage, discover things to do in Champagne and make the most of Domaine d'Ailleurs, in every season.
Brunch in Champagne: A Relaxed Morning at a Private Estate near Reims
Brunch in Champagne, at a private estate near Reims and Épernay: a relaxed morning with the pool, the countryside and good food, 1h30 from…
10 September 2026
Read the articleWeekend in Champagne with a Pool: A 2 or 3 Day Itinerary
A weekend in Champagne with a heated indoor pool: a simple 2 or 3 day itinerary blending vineyards, cellars and relaxation at a private…
10 September 2026
Read the articleThe Most Beautiful Villages in Champagne to Visit Around the Estate
A guide to the most beautiful villages in Champagne, from Hautvillers to Verzenay and Aÿ: vineyards, viewpoints and tastings, all near Le Domaine d'Ailleurs.
10 September 2026
Read the articleHautvillers: the Village of Dom Pérignon and the Birthplace of Champagne
Discover Hautvillers, the hilltop village where Dom Pérignon perfected Champagne: the abbey, his tomb, wrought-iron signs and vineyard views, near Le Domaine d'Ailleurs.
10 September 2026
Read the articleWhat to See in Épernay: The Avenue de Champagne and Beyond
What to see in Épernay: the famous Avenue de Champagne, the great houses and their cellars, and the best of the town, 45 minutes…
9 September 2026
Read the articleWhat to Do in Reims: The Best of the Champagne Capital
What to do in Reims: the UNESCO cathedral, Champagne houses and chalk cellars, and the best sights, just 30 minutes from Le Domaine d'Ailleurs.
9 September 2026
Read the articleCorporate Retreat Venue in Champagne: Privatise an Estate near Paris
A private corporate retreat venue in Champagne: hire the whole estate for a team offsite or seminar, up to 12 guests, indoor pool and…
9 September 2026
Read the articleDog-Friendly Cottage in Champagne: Travelling with Your Dog near Reims
A dog-friendly cottage in Champagne near Reims: a fully private estate with space to roam, heated indoor pool and countryside walks, 1h30 from Paris.
9 September 2026
Read the articleFamily Holiday in Champagne with an Indoor Pool: A Cottage Parents and Kids Both Love
A family holiday in Champagne with a heated indoor pool: a private estate for up to 12, whatever the weather, 1h30 from Paris.
9 September 2026
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