Coquelicot
The most prestigious floating villa in the heart of Champagne
Step aboard and sail into the sensational with Coquelicot – a graceful sanctuary on the water and your key to the Champagne region. Feast in style against an ever-changing backdrop, while an exclusive partnership with Ruinart, the world’s oldest champagne house, take you deeper into the effervescence of the region. Onboard our exclusive Signature Villa, Champagne is yours to explore.
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Luxury accommodation
Marvel at Champagne’s scenic beauty, admiring the breathtaking vistas at the most tranquil pace from the comfort of your own floating villa. Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat, has the capacity to welcome up to six guests.
Dedicated service
Personal crew, private chef, roundtrip transfers from and to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) or Orly airport (ORY) in a Mercedes E Class or private minivan, and dedicated host service during your stay
Bespoke VIP experience
We'll contact you to curate your own exclusive experience. Following a call with our Guest Experience manager, finalise a seamless daily itinerary tailored to your preferences
Discover the Villa
Designed with tranquility in mind, our luxury floating villa ensures a supremely relaxing cruise. On the upper deck, unwind, connect and indulge: the spacious lounge is perfect for social relaxation, allowing you to soak up the panoramic views of Champagne behind the oversized picture window. Sit back under oak-panelled ceilings on plush furnishings, pen the day’s highlights from your writing desk, or engage with your chef as they prepare seasonal cuisine with local ingredients, from the comfort of the open kitchen.
Below deck, three spacious cabins – and their en-suite marble bathrooms – adjoin an indoor dining area, ideal for intimate moments with your loved ones. As the evening unfolds, make your way to the salon and Champagne bar, and savour fine Champagne by Ruinart under the stars.
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Al Fresco Elegance
Welcome onboard
The crown jewel of Coquelicot, venture to the top deck at dawn to catch a golden sunrise with your morning coffee and pastries. Get closer to your chef and crew as you lunch alfresco, admiring the backdrop of passing vineyards and watercolour chateaux. At night, gather your loved ones for a sparkling evening beneath an open canopy of stars.
The Crafting of Coquelicot
Designed by Humbert and Poyet, Coquelicot’s ethos captures the very essence of Champagne, combining contemporary furnishings, antique touches and local flourishes. Our spacious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms house local fabrics in cream, earthy tones and raw materials, in honour of the region’s agricultural heritage. In the master bedroom, fluted features, decadent undulations and sparkling finishes of rose gold pay homage to the grandeur of the Art Nouveau style.
Coquelicot’s namesake, the red poppy, is found in a subtle hand-cut red marble side table and tonal painted petals that line the hallway. The sensational skylight, made using traditional techniques in France, is a celebration of Champagne’s water mapping legacy.
The world’s oldest champagne house
Ruinart
For you, Coquelicot and Ruinart tailored a multisensory journey allowing for a deeper exploration into the liquid gold of the region. Journey aboard Coquelicot and take part in a behind-the-curtain tour of the underground crayères, the Maison’s historic chalk cellars, which provide the perfect environment for aging champagne due to their consistent temperature and humidity.
Enjoy an aperitif featuring a distinguished Ruinart cuvée, followed by a dinner at "Petit R," the intimate dining room at Maison Ruinart. Then, enjoy an exclusive visit to the “Secret Cellar” in the Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion. This sleek building, painstakingly redesigned by the acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto was inspired by the delicate nature of champagne bubbles. Savour vintages aged for 20 years, including a Millésimé from Ruinart’s exclusive collection. This is an unparalleled opportunity to taste and acquire these exceptional cuvées, available only at the Maison.
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Wining and dining
Enjoy a perfect pairing of fine French wines and champagnes with each laidback lunch or evening feast, all complimentary to our guests. Alternatively, step off Coquelicot to discover a selection of regional specialties and produce, turned into original dishes by our passionate chef.
