Le Petit Château

Chambre & table d'haute cuisine

a unique location



Baye is a small village in the heart of the Champagne Ardenne with vineyards surrounding the village. Baye is known for its 11th century church and abbey. Surrounding this beautiful peaceful village, there are exceptional sites to visit and many leisure activities (cycling, horse riding, hiking, golf, fishing ..).  Do not forget the local crafts and of course the vineyards.

We ask for the attention of our guests to the fact that due to "Le Petit Chateau" it's concept, the house is  not suitable for children under 14 or for people with reduced mobility.



Our story



We are passionate about food and hospitality. Kris is a chef in heart and soul and Annemieke fully focussed on hospitality. Kris founded and managed several restaurants between 1993 and 2017, which received high recognitions in well-known guides such as Gault Millau and Michelin Benelux. In 2008, during the Olympic Games in Beijing, Kris and Frank Fol were responsible for the healthy meals for Belgian athletes. 


Since the start of 2017, we have been managing and ensuring the catering at a Château in Champagne Ardenne for major (wedding) celebrations and events.  In 2020, we found the ideal location to realize our dream of establishing our own Chambre d'hotes... “Le Petit Chateau” an old residence from 1900.

Our story



We are passionate about food and hospitality. Kris is a chef in heart and soul and Annemieke fully focussed on hospitality. Kris founded and managed several restaurants between 1993 and 2017 (Klare wijn, Cuistot, Degustation..), which received high recognitions in well-known guides such as Gault Millau and Michelin Benelux. In 2008, during the Olympic Games in Beijing, Kris and Frank Fol were responsible for the healthy meals for Belgian athletes.


Since the beginning of 2017, we have been managing and catering events and (wedding) celebrations at a Château in Champagne Ardenne. In 2020, we found the ideal location to realize our dream: establishing our own Chambre d'hotes... “Le Petit Château” an old residence from 1900



  •   Our rooms




    With great passion we

    restored and transformed

    the historic site. 


    Le Petit Chateau offers 5

    large luxury rooms, including a

    suite and a duplex tower,

    each room with “en-suite”

    private toilet and bathroom.

Table d'hôtes



Le Petit Château has a beautiful dining room with fireplace, a living room, a library and a shop with  local products. We have a large terrace where you can have something to eat or drink and relax.


Kris only uses local and fresh products and of course we have our local champagnes for you to taste and enjoy.

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The region



A few km away are the well known Champagne villages: Epernay (15 miles), Ay (17 miles), Hautvillers (18 miles), Montmirail (12 miles), Sézanne (9 miles), Vertus (14 miles), Reims (34 miles), Chateau-Thierry (26 miles) ... Baye is in the centre which allows you to discover the beautiful villages and historic centers.


Very near to Baye you can visit the famous champagne houses. We would be pleased to help you organizing visits.