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Welcome to our Bed and Breakfast in Aÿ, Champagne.
We are looking forward to welcoming friends old and new, catching up on the "goss" over a glass of bubbly, and sharing all the wonders of this beautiful Champagne region. We are here to help make your stay as relaxing and pleasant as possible - please don't hesitate to ask for anything you need!
1 rue Marcel Mailly
Tel: +33 (0)3 26 32 51 94
This typical Agéen town house is situated just a hop, skip and a jump away from the celebrated champagne vineyards with their breath-taking views over the valley to the canal and River Marne.
Dating from 1860 the interiors have just been restored.
Two years of restoration work (still ongoing - you have been warned!), to return the house back to the delightful residence of 1860 (but this time with more mod cons).
Chambres d'hôtes
There are three double rooms (one with two single beds), and each with their own bathroom.
1 rue Marcel Mailly
The bed and breakfast is fifty metres from the Church of St Brice, parallel to the main shopping street of Ay.
Table d'hotes
Very occasionally it is possible to book a simple evening meal. Please check with the host first.
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room, or in the veranda, overlooking a small walled garden where guests are welcome to relax (weather permitting!) and enjoy a cuppa!
A small walled garden is behind the property.
Time to relax and sleep
Each room has its own private bathroom (two with showers, and one with a bath). Tea making facilities are also in each bedroom. Sheets, blankets and bath towels are all provided.
There are RJ45 sockets in each room as well as free wifi.
"Renaissance" bedroom
"Baldaquin" bedroom
Twin bedroom
Prices and how to book
Each room is 145 euros per night for two people for bed and breakfast.
To book a room, please call or email. For the booking to be confirmed the full cost of the room must be paid at the time of booking.
If needs be, for children or adults, an extra fold-up bed is available for 40 euros per night including breakfast.
We also have travel cots for our smaller guests!
Please note that the B&B is non-smoking in any part of the house or garden. As we have our own domestic animals we are sorry that we cannot accept dogs, cats, rabbits, hedgehogs, birds or emus. Lions and tigers okay - at a pinch....
Email: lesportesbleues1@gmail.com
Telephone: (33) 03 26 32 51 94
IBAN: FR76 1020 6100 4848 0243 2854 036
BICS: AGRIFRPP802
Transport and things to see and do in Ay and the surrounding area.
Aÿ has been classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, as it is the birthplace of Champagne. Its architecture is also listed as most of the houses are made from wattle and daub. On one side of Aÿ is the River Marne and the canal, and on the other, the vineyards rise steeply up above the town. The many Champagne makers include such names as Bollinger, Ayala, Deutz, Moet et Chandon, and many, many more - including a host of small producers who are always ready to welcome you!
Restaurants in Aÿ.
Aÿ has a couple of local restaurants and one we particularly recommend. If you wish to dine there during your stay we strongly advise you to book the restaurant at the same time as booking the B&B!
Rotisserie Henri IV
46 boulevard Charles de Gaulle 51160 AY
Epernay
Epernay is 2 klms away, and is considered the "capital" of Champagne. The spectacular Avenue de Champagne is a must for any visit - even if you just window shop - the architecture is stunning and the "grandes marques" of the Champagne region are here.
Many of the houses do cellar tours which can be booked in advance.
Epernay has a lot of restaurants too, which we also advise booking in advance (which we would be happy to do for you!).
Below are links to the Epernay and Hautvillers Tourist Offices for greater detail of things to do and see all over the region:
https://www.tourisme-hautvillers.com/
https://www.epernay-tourisme.com/
Rheims
Rheims (or Reims!) is 35 klms away and is also known as the Coronation City. 33 French kings have been crowned there starting with Clovis in 498. Joan of Arc also famously liberated the cathedral from the English which allowed Charles VII of France to be crowned King.
Fantastic shopping city with lots of cafés, shops, restaurants, theatres and more champagne houses (Veuve Cliquot, Ruinart, Taittinger, Pommery to name but a few.) If you decide to drive you can also visit many more small producers on the way.
in Rheims (also in Vallée de la Marne).
The train from Aÿ goes to Epernay, Rheims and Paris.
Paris
Fancy a day trip to Paris?
Why not hop on the train in Aÿ and go to Paris for the day! (Be warned last train home from the Gare de l'Est is at 7.30pm). The journey takes about 1h 30.
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