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The French garden, as well as the 25-hectare park, whose bicentennial plane trees line the canal, make Château de Courcelles a place for escape and tranquility.
Obeying precise rules, issued and enforced by master gardeners for over two centuries, the garden showcases the château, offering a perspective overlooking the main building and outbuildings.
Dotted with various points of interest, conducive to strolling and exploring, the 25 hectares of the park enable you to discover the château from different angles, arousing your curiosity in peaceful surroundings.
What could be more relaxing than walking along the reach, sitting on a bench and taking time to enjoy the reflections of the plane trees on the water. Every season has its charm and every time of day, its colour.
Have fun finding your way out of this maze that the French nobility were so fond of and played in with their family or simply to flirt.
There are many species of trees and small paths accessible to everyone, on foot or that you can take for fitness purposes (jogging) or on the bicycles we place at your disposal, free of charge.
Château de Courcelles offers you many services during your stay. Many infrastructures are in the Castle and do not hesitate to contact our Front Desk Team to prepare your stay at Courcelles or to order special amenities.
The Château de Courcelles is located at the gates of Champagne, between Soissons and Reims and 130km from Paris (1h15). This is the perfect place between the euphoria of a big city, and calm of the vineyards and heritage cities of the Royal France.
A PROPERTY RICH OF HISTORY
The Château’s rich history is representative of the history of France. Built during the 17th century, the Castle was the theater of many important periods: occupation by the Germans during World War I, then property of Mr. Bonjean, an art dealer and collector and in the years after he acquired it, he welcomed famous and illustrious guests, such as fashion king Christian Dior.
It’s also rumored that artist Jean Cocteau drew the main staircase during a visit, a tale that highlights the meticulous attention to detail in the Château’s design and furnishings.
- 1690-1694: Baron Jacques de la Grange, advisor to King Louis XIV, builds the Château de Courcelles.
- 1758-1768: The “Demoiselles de Courcelles” settle at the Château, attracting famous visitors such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire.
- 1810: Emperor Napoleon meets Marie-Louise, who would become his second wife, in Courcelles.
- 1917: The German Army occupies the Château.
- 1939-1940: German generals occupy the Château
- 1988: Bernard Anthonioz acquires the property from the Jarvis family, owner of “Jarvis Estate Winery” in the Napa Valley.
- 1989: The Château de Courcelles opens its doors as a four-star hotel.
- 1992: The Château de Courcelles joins the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association
- 2000: The winter garden is constructed.
- 2017: Morgane Anthonioz, the elder sister of the family, becomes “Maître de Maison”.
- 2018: The Château is selected as one of the best hotels in the world, included on the Gold List of the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine
A new beginning
Mr. Bernard Anthonioz acquired the Château in 1988 and extensively renovated it, transforming it into a luxurious four-star hotel without compromising its historical features and design.
In 2018, Condé Nast Traveler added Château de Courcelles to its Gold List, an exclusive selection of the world’s finest hotels. The hotel has today 20 rooms and suites and employs near 40 women and men. All the team is proud to share every day his passion for hospitality and gastronomy.
ROOMS & SUITES
The Château de Courcelles embodies the French Art of Living. Its 18 rooms and suites are unique and authentically decorated.
Overlooking the park, the French garden or the village of Courcelles-sur-Vesle, all our rooms and suites are decorated in a different colour with a unique atmosphere that you can choose according to your wishes.
You will also find large suites located in the outbuildings and, for those located on the ground floor, you will enjoy private terraces which are very popular for an enjoyable breakfast or pre-dinner drinks.
Marie Louise Suite
A LUXURY GETAWAY
During your stay, you will enjoy “Marie Louise” Suite, our last creation among our 20 rooms. Referring to “Marie-Louise d’Autriche”, who first met Napoleon in front of the Church of Courcelles on March 27th 1810, this 100 sqm Suite was completely redesigned during the summer of 2020.
Located in the former Orangery “Beauregard”, you have on one side a view on the Castle as well as the “Vert-Cœur” Orangery and on the other side, our rose garden in which you can stroll. and relax on our garden furniture.
Now, enjoy this space and all the details thought out by our decorators, Roland Le Bévillon & Maurice Savinel : Pierre Frey wall hangings and fabrics, bathrooms decorated with bath and shower, Nespresso coffee machines or the latest televisions and speakers, everything you need for a pleasant stay!
The Royal Suite
EXPERIENCE 17TH CENTURY ROYALTY
At 43 m², the Royal Suite includes a king-sized bed and a living room area. It is located on the first floor of the Château and has breathtaking views on the French Garden and the park.
Its gorgeous blue and gold décor scheme provides a transcendent setting for watching sunsets, transporting you back in time to the grandest experiences of 17th century royalty.
Suite
PERFECTLY SUITED FOR A LUXURIOUS STAY
The Suites are 40 to 58 m² and offer a king-sized bed and a separated living room. It’s the perfect choice for a luxurious vacation or for hosting a family. Our three suites are located in the outbuildings, either on the ground floor with a private terrace or on the first floor.
GOURMET RESTAURANT
Our gourmet restaurant welcomes you for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year. We offer several exquisite settings for dining, including two historic dining rooms and our Winter Garden. In the summer you can enjoy your meal surrounded by natural beauty on the terrace.
Enjoy our weekly seasonal delight
Our “douceurs” menus are created weekly with fresh and seasonal products. The chef uses creative combinations of flavor and texture to provide gourmet meals that will delight your senses.
MANY PLACES TO RELAX
The Château de Courcelles has three beautiful lounges, that are warm, relaxing settings for a glass of Champagne or liquor. Those bars are perfect places to enjoy the French “Art de Vivre”.
The “Salon des Grisailles”
The “Salon des Grisailles” hosts guests around the liquor cabinet, always appreciated by experts. This bar is named for its grey paintings with old French captions. It’s the perfect location for a moment of relaxation after a busy day.
The “Boudoir”
The “Boudoir” is a small, intimate bar where guests can contemplate the reproduction of Versailles’ porcelaine. Cigar-lovers will find themselves seduced by the impressive contents of the Boudoir’s cigar cabinet.
The Library
Guests can also discover the Library. Surrounded by old books stored in a 18th century library, this place is ideal for having an aperitif during the winter, comfortably seated near the fireplace in a cosy armchair.
The Terrace
The living rooms stay at the disposal of the clients to have a drink but when the weather allows it, our terrace is also available at any moment of the day, from breakfast to dinner.
This quiet area with a lovely view on the park is just the spot from which to discover the bar list and enjoy some Kaviari Caviar, an outstanding accompaniment to an aperitif.
WHERE PASSION EXISTS
The collection in our cellar is the result of considerable work, care, and passion. From more than 700 options, our sommelier will propose the perfect wine pairing for you. For Champagne lovers, we provide more than 150 varieties so that you can experience the finest wines the region has to offer.
Unique variety
We collaborate equally with both the most prestigious well-known Champagne houses and small local producers. You will find many varieties of well-known wines and Champagnes, as well as prestigious or rare cuvées.
Vineyards
Our area is very close to most of the Champagne vineyards and we are pleased to have opportunities to regularly spotlight small producers.
We are proud of our area and will be happy to introduce you to new Champagne houses. Some of our hotel packages offer you the privilege of visiting our own cellars. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
CHEF LUCAS VANNIER
Since completing his cooking studies, our Chef Lucas Vannier has taken the “path of the stars”, having cooked at l’Auberge des Templiers*, La Côte Saint-Jacques**, and Maison Jeunet**.
Chef Vannier arrived at the Château de Courcelles a few years ago and became head Chef nearly two years ago. At the Château he is accompanied by his brigade composed of a dozen of women and men with whom he shares his passion for cooking.
Locally sourced
Chef Vannier most loves creating local cuisine made of fresh, seasonal products and refreshed with creative ideas to excite the taste buds of our guests.
The area surrounding Courcelles-sur-Vesle is home to many fine agricultural producers. Some of the local products Chef Vannier uses in his cooking include mushrooms, raspberries, eggs, cheeses, and apples, as well as other seasonal ingredients.
Local Honey
We have recently partnered with a beekeeper of the region to offer our guests delicious fresh honey collected right here at the Château.
Chef Vannier and his team are always working to maintain close ties with our local partners and remain respectful of what nature offers us! For honey’s lovers, we sell some pots directly at the castle.
Cooking classes
Have you always dreamed of discovering behind the scenes of a gourmet restaurant? Join Chef Lucas Vannier for unique cooking classes with local and authentic flavors. From the kitchen to the restaurant, live a surprising and none such moment in our company
PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Château de Courcelles is a perfect place for your professional events in a majestic setting, steeped in history. Our sales team is at your disposal to assist you in the organization of your events. Only 1h15 from Paris, Château de Courcelles is a peaceful and intimate place to organize your professional seminars.
For training sessions, conferences or seminars, Château de Courcelles offers solutions tailored to your budget by the day, half-day or residential. Practical information on our meeting rooms.
Meeting Rooms
Our Château has many private rooms with a surface from 30 to 60sqm. We can also suggest you more rooms as our Suite with a private living room or our Roseraie for an offroad meeting during summer!
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS
A baptism, a family dinner, a birthday to celebrate, the Château de Courcelles offers a sumptuous setting for all your receptions! Our team is at your disposal to help you organize your special event and guide you in choosing your providers
Our Spaces
Our establishment has three cozy lounges, nicely decorated, to enjoy a Champagne aperitif. Let yourself be transported to our gourmet restaurant composed of a historic dining room, an intermediate room and the winter garden with a magnificent view of the surrounding nature.
WEDDINGS
Our property, member of Relais & Châteaux, is an authentic 17th Century French Castle, a magical place to celebrate the most beautiful day of your life in a magical setting. Our team is at your disposal to help you organize your special event and guide you in choosing your providers.
Dedicated Team
Château de Courcelles combines French-style luxury and refinement. To keep an unforgettable memory of this unique day, our establishment is the ideal place to organize your wedding.
To ensure the success of your event, you will be able to rely on the exceptional know-how of our Chef and his brigade as well as on the high quality service of our restaurant.
You can either use our existing rooms to organize your celebration or we can help you to find a barnum to set up in our magnificent park which will allow you to use all the spaces as in your dreams.
Swimming Pool
An outdoor pool, a short walk from the rooms, in the middle of the park, heated from May to October, it is the ideal place to relax after a trip, returning from a day of sightseeing or simply to enjoy doing nothing.
Tennis court
Amateurs or seasoned players can relax or have a good time with family or friends; we provide you with rackets to play some enjoyable games. For those who want to improve their game, we can reserve a tennis teacher for your stay (upon availability and with extra fees).
Bicycles
Enjoy the park or the surrounding countryside and its carefully laid out “gravel” paths for an enjoyable cycle ride alone or with family on the bikes we have placed at your disposal free of charge.
Champagne tasting
Discover our cellars’ treasures and the specificities of several champagnes in reserving a Champagne tasting at the château! Our sommelier will present you three references and their characteristics…
Relaxation
At Château de Courcelles, take the time to relax yourself enjoying a warm, quiet and green environment…Take the time to walk in the park, following the canal and contemplating the reflexion of plane trees in the water…
Relax with a drink or a “Grand Cru” coffee in the library while browsing an old book. Decompress with an in-room massage provided by one of our fine service partners. Château de Courcelles provides everything you need for a relaxing, rejuvenating vacation.
Outstanding activities
Our Front Desk Team is at your disposal to organize private and surprising activities at the Castle : air balloon trip, 2 “CV” French cars promenade, quads rides…
Massages
Complete your relaxing stay at the château with a massage realized by one our professionnal and partner masseuse. This shared or solo moment will allow you a total serenity in this quite environment… (upon reservation only)
Golf
The area of Château de Courcelles is green and hilly, perfect to offer few golf courses for amateurs. Do not hesitate to contact us to book golf course near of the Castle.
ENJOY THE AREA OF THE CASTLE!
Many historical cities and famous areas are located near by the castle. The Front Desk Team is at your disposal to organize for you some private visits or to advise you about the unmissable sites…
Champagne Vineyard Discovery
Ideally located, Courcelles is the starting point of your itinerary to discover Champagne.
From Château-Thierry, going up the Marne valley to Epernay and its famous vineyards, crossing the “Montagne de Reims” and the surrounding mountains, you will have plenty of time to visit the major Champagne houses and passionate winemakers who grow, harvest and manipulate grapes.
The “Chemin des Dames” Road
Located 25 minutes away from the Castle, you can plan a visit of the “Chemin des Dames”, major place of the First World War.
Our Front Desk Team will be able to recommend you the points of interest of the “Chemin des Dames” such as “La Caverne du Dragon”, the museum, “Le Plateau de Californie” or the military cemeteries.
Reims, the Coronation City
Located 35 minutes by car from Château de Courcelles, the city of Reims has many advantages that will delight all of his guests.
From the visit of the Cathedral which hosted the coronation of many Kings of France and well-known for its contemporary stained glasses of Chagall, going through the effervescence of the pedestrian and shopping streets or by the visit of the “Beaux-arts” museum, each of you will find an interest.
Soissons, one of the most ancient town of France
The “Cité du Vase” Soissons is located 20 minutes away from the Castle. This city will delight the history lovers thanks to the Cathedral Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais, its Saint-Jean-des-Vignes Abbey but also all the religious vestiges.
The city is also very pleasant for having a walk thanks to the “Aisne” river which cross Soissons and its canal towpath.
Laon, the fortified city
Laon is a walled city located nearby the “Chemin des Dames” and is surprising with its “crowned mountain”, old part of the city located on the top of the city.
40 minutes by car from the Château, Laon has several points of interest for a touristic visit : small paved streets, medieval houses or Notre-Dame Cathedral which was used as a model for the Parisian Cathedrals.
