Completely renovated, it is equipped with all the comforts you need for an incredible experience in Champagne, with friends, family or simply as a couple. Accommodation features: Capacity of the cottage: The cottage is ideally suited for 4 people, with one bathroom (toilet included). However, it is possible to accommodate 5 or 6 people - the space will simply be a little more compact, but still very comfortable. For stays of 5 or 6 people, please book for 4 people and then send us a private message with the exact number of guests. A small supplement per person may be added after booking. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! - Accommodation with 1 floor, 3 separate bedrooms: one 160x200 cm double bed in each bedroom. Beds made on arrival, towels / bathmats / tea towels provided. Bathroom with walk-in shower, washbasin and WC. A fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a lounge. The accommodation has air conditioning in the bedrooms and living room. Please note: you will receive a 5% discount on the entire range of champagne when purchasing Fernand Lemaire champagne. And one complimentary glass of champagne per person at the champagne house's cellar. Terrace: outdoor table and chairs, two deckchairs and parasol. Traditional barbecue available. Petanque pitch. Private, secure parking inside the property. 2 spaces available. Come and enjoy a unique experience, combining a stay at the gîte with a visit to the winery. You can book various services: a tour of the cellars, the discovery of a vertical wine press dating from 1960, followed by a tasting session. Other information: Champagne can be purchased on site or ordered in advance for your stay.

Benoit, the owner of the gîte, owns Champagne Fernand Lemaire. It's a family business that's been going for four generations. The winery is located on the same street as the gîte, just a few steps away, in the emblematic village of Hautvillers, classified as a 1er Cru. He is an independent winegrower who owns 6 hectares of vines and 21 plots, cultivating the three main Champagne grape varieties. Seven cuvées are available for sale, four of which are available for tasting. Champagne Fernand Lemaire is a member of the Fédération des Vignerons Indépendants de Champagne. All stages of production, from vineyard management to marketing, are managed by the family. The vineyards of Champagne Fernand Lemaire are cultivated using sustainable methods. Preserving the environment, the quality of the vineyard and therefore the quality of the Champagne is the family's priority. The estate is certified ‘High Environmental Value’ (HVE).

Hautvillers is a picturesque village that has preserved its authentic narrow streets and wrought-iron shop signs. The forest is nearby, with its countless signposted hiking trails, so you can explore this vast region on foot or by bike. There's even a tourist office in the village, with plenty of suggestions for activities, including classic and electric bike hire. The house is located in the upper part of the village of Hautvillers, just a few steps away from superb views of the surrounding villages and vineyards. The abbey of Dom Pierre Pérignon is 200 metres away. In this traditional village, you'll find a café, several restaurants, a bakery, champagne bars, the abbey and the church where Dom Pierre Pérignon's tombstone is located, as well as several champagne houses. About the village of Hautvillers and the Champagne region: It was the home of a certain monk called Dom Pierre Pérignon. After years of research and experimentation, it was in Hautvillers that he mastered the first Champagne bubbles, giving the village its nickname of ‘the cradle of Champagne’. Since 4 July 2015, the Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wine-growing hillsides of Hautvillers are one of three such sites. The famous Avenue de Champagne is just 10 minutes away by car (Epernay), offering the opportunity to discover its great emblematic Champagne houses and all its heritage. Access for travellers : By car to the address 120 rue de la Butte, 51160 Hautvillers, the city of Paris located 150km away by car (1h30/2h). By train, with the TER Champagne Ardenne at Epernay station, then by car (taxi) to Hautvillers (6km / 10 min). From Reims Champagne Ardenne TGV station at Bezannes to Hautvillers (20km / 25 min)