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 In some of them, you'll be able to see the famous Reims cathedral through the opening in the trees specially created by Madame Pommery. Château Les Crayères belongs to Reims and its region: since its construction in year 1904, it became a privileged place of elegance for the town, and the entire Champagne region, a tradition that has been kept alive up til today. |
 Indeed, the Marquis and Marchioness of Polignac, for whom it was built, belonged to one of the most illustrious families in France. As a great sportsman, the marquis had initiated such International events as Reims's Great Weeks of Aviation or institutions such as Parc Pommery, which housed the School of Athletes, a sort of National Sports Institute in the making: so many circumstances that were to turn Château Les Crayères into a hub of society life that extended far beyond Reims. |
 During seventy-five years, Château Les Crayères was to remain the Polignac family's home in Reims. In 1979, Pommery Champagnes, the Estate and its buildings, vineyards and various homes were sold to Xavier Gardinier and his group.Very rapidly it was decided that the château should be turned into a hotel. |
 It opened in 1983, and was to become the gastronomic meeting place of the Champagne estates. In 2006 its Chef Didier Elena won the Champenard award for "Chef of the Year", and the hotel got the Travel and Leisure award for "Best Hotel France" in 2006, and "5th World's Best Hotel 2005". Finally, The Chateau les Crayeres was voted by Conde Nast Traveller World's First Hotel by Readers in 2002. |
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