64, bd Henry Vasnier - BP 1019 - 51685 REIMS Cedex 2 Tel +33 3 26 82 80 80 - Fax +33 3 26 82 65 52 reservation@lescrayeres.com - http://www.lescrayeres.com       AMIDST VINEYARDS AND CELLARS, MOUNTAINS AND CHAMPAGNE… A 37-mile tour that takes ½ day to 1 day, depending on chosen activities... Exit Reims via the N51, in Montchenot turn left (D26) towards Villers-Allerand. This is 'Grande Montagne', the kingdom of Pinot noir, one of the varieties of grapes used to make Champagne. In Ludes you can visit the cellars of PLOYEZ-JACQUEMART rue Astoin, tel 03.26.61.11.87 (we'll inform the winegrower of your visit) In Verzenay you can visit the lighthouse and the winegrowing museum. In Verzy you'll be able to enjoy a walk in the forest and discover the "twisted" beech trees. This is the highest point of Reims's mountain: MOUNT SINAI (928 feet). Continue on along this road between vineyards and forest to Ambonnay, Trépail, Bouzy, famous for its red wine. Go through Louvois to catch a glimpse of the private 17th century Château. This hilly road will take you to AY and DIZY.Follow the road to HAUTVILLERS and visit the abbey.Return towards the Marne and CUMIERES and DAMERY, Drive back to Reims through Venteuil, Fleury la Rivière, Nanteuil la Forêt and Sermiers.On the way back to Reims, we'll have booked your visit to the POMMERY cellars, followed by Champagne tasting. NOTRE-DAME DE REIMS CATHEDRAL: A masterpiece of Gothic art, the building of Notre-Dame cathedral began in 1211 and was the cathedral in which the Kings of France were crowned in memory of Clovis's baptism by Saint Rémi, most probably at Christmas in the year 498. The side door on its northern façade boasts the famous statue of the Smiling Angel… PALAIS DU TAU: This archiepiscopal palace was built by Mansart and Robert de Cotte in 1690 and now houses the museum that boasts the works of the cathedral with tapestries, sculptures and objects that are reminiscent of the coronation of the Kings of France. You can admire the 'Salle du Tau' in particular in which royal banquets were held following the coronations. SAINT-REMI BASILICA: This basilica is the most important Romanesque pilgrimage church in Northern France. Initially built to house the tomb of Saint-Rémi, its huge nave was consecrated in 1049 whereas the chancel, which is characteristic of early Gothic art was built at the end of the 12th century. SAINT-REMI MUSEUM: This famous Benedictine abbey of Saint-Rémi, in which the Holy Ampulla of the coronation of the Kings of France was kept, is a magnificent building of classical architecture. As Reims's museum of Archaeology and History, it boasts a wealth of collections to be discovered, from Prehistory to the Renaissance, as well as a substantial section devoted to military history. 12th and 13th century capitular room.