By guided tour only. Château de Brissac is a current residence for the Brissac family that counts…read moreVeuve Clicquot among their ancestors. The château has seven stories altogether, making it the tallest château in the Loire Valley. The front of the house is an interesting combination of medieval castle and 17th century's Baroque architecture The house is lovely and still holds gorgeous artwork of the family, furniture and tapestries from the centuries and we got to see their own theatre where they would put on plays and recitals. Large kitchen underground where I understand they offer cooking classes Their grounds have several paths to tour us around the expansive property. We saw their stables and vineyards. We also went into their underground tunnel. Very cool We walked right up & got into their next tour - it was french but english translations were handed out & since the majority of the group were english-speakers, the guide offered commentary in both languages. Very nice of him!

Visited in July 11, which was the 6th year running. This is a fabulous hotel in THE best setting in…read morethe champagne region. Sitting high above the Vineyards the views are just stunning. Hotel reception staff are very professional and friendly and helpful. The rooms are beautiful, each individually decorated and very comfortable. The bathrooms are mostly Travertine with both shower and baths that are HUGE. Each room has it's own personality, each have the amazing views. Some have balconies some have terraces and all having been recently re furbished. For breakfast there is a good choice of fresh fruit, cereals, cheeses, meats and eggs and champagne ofcourse! The gastronmic restaurant serves superb cuisine and is extremely elegant. Overlooks the vineyards, when it gets dark it is so romantic as you can see all the twinkling lights from near small villages. There is no swimming pool, no spa if you want all that then go and stay in a souless chain, this hotel is all about the location, the fantastic staff and the great hospitality they extend to you. Nothing is too much trouble and they really make you feel relaxed and special. Its peaceful and truly provides a get away from it all experience. Plenty of parking, lovely walks and close by to some cute little villages and near Epernay which is worth a visit. Book a tour of one of the Champagne Houses it's a must!

3.5 stars This is a…read moregreat chateau/fort with a lot of history. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. However, their self-guided tour was really poorly put together, and it forces you to click through endless maps and details, rather than telling a story or guiding you through the highlights. The museum shop was cute, and the people working there were nice.