Top floor apartment in central Roubaix
Fabulous views over the city
Vanessa +0033 682273658
🐾 Animals are welcome, just let the owners know in advance.
Albert Baert, born 23rd April 1863 was one of France’s finest architects. He built numerous temples and municipal swimming baths including one in Lille and Dunkirk. Roubaix however is masterpiece and well worth a visit.
Reims Cathedral is famous for its stunning stained glass windows and gothic architecture. Many of the leading champagne houses are based in the city and there are several good visits and guided tours.
The *** hotel au Tambour is a convenient small hotel in the centre of Reims. The recently renovated rooms (23 in total, including 2 family rooms) all have comfortable beds, modern ensuite facilities, and free hi speed internet.
There is a fridge, TV and air conditioning in all rooms, and free secure garage parking is available 50 metres away. 🐾 Pets are welcome (charged €8). Check their website for Special Offers – Rooms often available for €55. Click Here
The train station is 20 mins walk from the hotel and high speed services take you to Charles de Gaulle airport in 30 mins and central Paris in 45 mins.
Charles de Gaulle airport website Here
Hotel Au Tambour
Convenient and comfortable in city centre
60, rue de Magneux, 51100 Reims
00 33 (0)3 26 40 59 22
https://www.hoteltambour.com
What to do in Reims?…
Visit the Indoor market Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Originally opened in 1929, the indoor market is well worth a visit if you like art deco design. A concrete structure that fell into disrepair and was almost demolished by Reims city council in 1988. However, in 1990 the building was placed under protection and declared a historic monument. In 2015 this project was awarded the Europa Nostra prize for European cultural heritage.
Born in Reims, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot is known as the widow who created the champagne industry. For more information about this formidable woman go HERE
Another good hotel is the Hôtel Azure, also in reims city centre and great prices on their website > HERE
The Mill of the Belle Isle is in the pretty village of Beze, 25 kilometres south of Dijon. Christine and Eric Gaillard welcome you to luxurious accommodation in the lovingly restored water mill.
🐾 Animals are welcome, just let the owners know in advance.
Breakfast (€10) of fresh fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice, delicious yoghurt, pastries and jams with tea and coffee is served in the large dining room where you can sit and enjoy the scenery and watch the water rushing by.
Take a walk into town (10 minutes) where there is a choice of restaurants, a boulangerie and an interesting antique shop. Walk on further to the source of the Bèze river where the turqoise water rises from the ground at 25 cubic metres per second.
50 minute tours on foot and boat are spectacular, dates and times are Here
Christine & Eric Gaillard, Maison de Belle Isle, 5 La Forge. 21310 Beze
Relax in tranquil surroundings
c.gaillard@numericable.fr
www.moulindebelleisle.fr
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