2 Best Restaurants in Champagne Country, France

Brasserie Excelsior

$$$

This authentic brasserie has polished wood floors, Art Nouveau glass windows, and mirrored walls. The food is sophisticated, dependable, and includes seafood platters and authentic desserts made with Rose de Reims, a famous type of biscuit.

96 pl. Drouet d'Erlon, Reims, Grand-Est, 51100, France
03–26–91–40–50
Known For
  • good fixed-price menus that change weekly
  • summer dining on the outdoor terrace
  • signature dishes such as Thermidor lobster

Le Zinc Bleu

$$

This lively brasserie opposite Beauvais Cathedral offers sturdy if unadventurous lunch fare (duck, steak, and the like) along with a wide variety of fresh seafood. There is a good selection of generous salads and warming soups, too.

61 rue St-Pierre, Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, 60000, France
03–44–45–18–30
Known For
  • charming outside terrace
  • tables under a glass-capped veranda
  • great views of the cathedral
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner