Couvert de Vignes

The story

Couvert de Vignes, Reims: Modern Cuisine in Chigny-les-Roses (Michelin Recommended 2026)

Couvert de Vignes is a modern cuisine restaurant in Reims, located at 4 place Pommery in the village of Chigny-les-Roses, and it earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. The restaurant sits in the middle of the Montagne de Reims vineyards.

Chef and cooking style

Benjamin Gilles trained in Champagne and Switzerland before opening this restaurant in 2019. His early apprenticeships included L'Assiette Champenoise and Le Millénaire, and he later worked at Domaine des Crayères in Reims. The kitchen aims for simple, balanced cooking, with a menu built around seasonal produce and local suppliers. The We're Smart Green Guide awarded the restaurant 1 Radish for 2026.

The room

The restaurant occupies a former village schoolroom on the place Pommery, which was renovated recently. The dining room is modern and bright. Guests can choose outdoor seating, and the venue also hosts private parties. The wine list is described as interesting, which suits a restaurant surrounded by vines.