A prestigious avenue
If you had to walk down just one street in Epernay, it would be the Avenue de Champagne! The most prestigious road in the city (and the region) lives up to its name. On more than 1 km, it welcomes a succession of splendid castles and mansions, among them the seats of great champagne houses or the unavoidable Museum of the wine of Champagne and regional Archaeology. So many exceptional places that show the refinement and heritage of the Champagne region every day.
Go to avenue de Champagne
Just a 5-minute walk from the train station, Avenue de Champagne invites you to plunge into the prestigious world of Champagne. This famous avenue is the beating heart of the art of living à la champenoise, where the greatest Champagne houses rub shoulders.
Whether you come by train or by car, access to this iconic destination is easy for all visitors.
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The art of living in Champagne
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, Epernay’s Avenue de Champagne is a must-see for anyone passing through Epernay! On either side of this long avenue, discover a remarkable architectural ensemble. Paved courtyards, elaborate facades or landscaped gardens, all these grandiloquent details tell a bit of the history of Champagne, in the flourishing era of the first Champagne trading houses.
1.5 km long, Avenue de Champagne is one of the gateways to Epernay. If you can, choose this route when you arrive at your destination. The perfect way to end your trip!
Here, everything has been designed to extend the vineyard landscape that envelops the Champagne capital. You will find a summary of the Champagne art of living, where it is good to stroll for a day or a weekend.
You can explore the Avenue de Champagne on foot or by bike. And if you want to go further, we suggest our Bulle Verte on your smartphone for an immersive experience, thanks to our audio commentary on the monuments and remarkable sites along the avenue and in the city center.
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An avenue with secrets...
But for a complete overview of the Avenue de Champagne’s riches, you have to go underground! The avenue’s subsoil is home to some 200 million bottlesThese are ideally protected in the cellars and galleries dug into the chalk. After treading the cobblestones on the surface, plunge into the heart of the secrets of Champagne wine making, where time does its work. During a visit to the cellars, you will be able to discover the mystery of the most famous wine.
If Avenue de Champagne is an important part of Champagne’s heritageIt is also an essential spot where we celebrate an art of living that inspires the whole world. Champagne bars, restaurants, guest houses, parks and gardens, these must-see addresses in Epernay are all invitations to travel to the heart of an authentic and unique region. During the summer months, the mythical route takes on an even more sparkling dimension thanks to numerous events such as the Soirée Blanche on July 14. These festive meetings, real moments of sharing where champagne is honoredThe permanent effervescence of a unique street in the world is punctuated by a variety of events. In December, don’t miss the “Habits de Lumière”, a weekend during which the avenue vibrates with an unforgettable show, between sound and light, big parade, fireworks and original tastings.
Avenue de Champagne Iconic stroll
Following on from the booklet avenue de Champagne Balade iconique, discover exceptional experiences at each of our partners.
Experience 100% Terroir at the 3 domaines
On the terrace or in the interior lounge of this bourgeois house at the entrance to the Avenue de Champagne, plunge into the heart of 3 Champagne estates in a setting that combines simplicity and authenticity. Awaken your senses by tasting the different cuvées of Patrick Boivin, Vincent Testulat and Janisson-Baradon champagnes, paired with local produce…
You can find all our vintages in our boutique, at cellar prices.
5 avenue de Champagne
Invitation to travel to the Cave de l’Avenue
In this house restored by the Bergère family, relax in one of the 5 bedrooms or in the flat of this charming residence.
With a view over the Avenue de Champagne or the Hôtel de Ville gardens, the spacious rooms are beautifully decorated and offer guaranteed comfort, making them a haven of peace in the heart of the Capital of Champagne.
Haute Œnologie tasting workshop at Moët & Chandon
Go behind the scenes of the creation of our new Haute Oenologie cuvée “Collection Impériale”. Be the first to discover this champagne in a multi-sensory experience. This workshop will be accompanied by a visit to our cellars.
Museum of Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology
Located on Avenue de Champagne, one of Epernay’s most prestigious thoroughfares, the Musée du Vin de Champagne et d’Archéologie Régionale tells thestory of the Champagne region, from the formation of its soil millions of years ago to the present day. It brings together collections of international stature in a modern, interactive scenography adapted to all audiences (tactile tables, virtual reality headsets, digital models, aroma table).
The tour begins with the geological and paleontological history of the region. It continues with the history of human settlement in Champagne, illustrated by a rich selection of regional archaeological finds, taking visitors from Neolithic burials to goldsmiths of Merovingian society, via exceptional Celtic finery and Gallo-Roman pottery. The tour then turns to Champagne wine, a regional heritage and flagship of the French economy. Through a dozen rooms, visitors discover an extensive wine collection tracing the evolution of production and consumption patterns for this iconic beverage.
The tour ends with a tribute to local personalities, collectors from the 19th century and the Belle Epoque, who bequeathed paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and ethnographic curiosities from all over the world to the museum.
An exceptional architectural and landscaped setting for this museum, Château Perrier, the former home of a champagne merchant, is also worth a visit.
Tasting and Catering at Cellier Belle Epoque and Maison Belle Epoque
Le Cellier Belle Epoque welcomes you to enjoy Perrier-Jouët vintages on its lush terrace or indoors at the bar. A varied seasonal menu is also available all day long.
Across the avenue, at no. 11, the Maison Belle Epoque offers gourmet lunches and dinners from Tuesday to Saturday, by reservation only: https: //www.perrier-jouet.com/fr-fr/nous-rendre-visite. Enjoy the refined dishes concocted by Maison Belle Epoque chef Sébastien Morellon, and let yourself be transported back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe’s largest private collection of French Art Nouveau.
A V.I.P. visit to the Collard-Picard estate
Spend a privileged moment with the owners during the V.I.P. experience and let Mr. or Mrs. Collard guide you around their farm in Villers-sous-Châtillon, in the heart of the Marne Valley.
Offered on weekdays, the V.I.P. visit costs €95 per person.
By appointment only, the V.I.P. visit includes an exclusive tasting of 3 to 4 cuvées, plus a Millésime Essentiel or Archives, accompanied by petits fours. Mr. or Mrs. Collard will help you discover “the subtle alliance between Tradition and Modernity”, the motto of the Maison Collard-Picard.
According to your wishes, Mr Collard will take you to the foot of the vines, in his own vehicle, to show you part of his 16 ha vineyard.
"Le 19" boutique and champagne bar
The boutique and champagne bar “Le 19” showcases the diversity and authenticity of our terroir.
This space, dedicated to champagnes from winemakers and cooperatives, offers 100 cuvées from the four great Champagne regions: Côte des Bar, Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne.
All year round, visitors are invited to discover and taste a range of bubbles on site, or buy directly from the boutique.
“Le 19” takes part in Champagne Avenue’s flagship events: July 14th, Habits de Lumière… and also offers meetings with winemakers, workshops and other sparkling surprises.
Champagne Esterlin - the singularity of Champagne
The only cooperative on the Avenue de Champagne, Maison de Champagne Esterlin is undoubtedly one of the most unique.
Founded in 1948 in Mancy, a village on the southern slopes of Épernay, close to the Côte des Blancs, this “Maison de Vignerons ” has since expanded considerably, particularly in the renowned Coteaux du Sézannais and in the Marne Valley.
As for the wines, Maison Esterlin has adopted a truly original approach to winemaking, with no malolactic fermentation, long ageing periods (6 years minimum for the brut, for example) and the unique addition of reserve wine from a Solera created in 1972.
Le 25 bis by Leclerc Briant, A refined residence for private parties
For a stay with family or friends, Leclerc Briant offers you the possibility of privatizing its guest house, Le 25 bis by Leclerc Briant.
Located in the heart of the Avenue de Champagne, this 10-person mansion offers a refined, peaceful setting in keeping with the history of the area.
You’ll receive a warm welcome in this family home, which is part of the Demeures Esprit de France selection, a guarantee of prestigious, delicate service.
Enjoy an unforgettable and intimate stay thanks to the privatization of the premises, including the 5 bedrooms, the first floor lounges, the garden and part of the terrace.
The team will be on hand to listen to your needs and accompany you throughout your stay. Finally, you can discover the Champagne House and its wines during a wine and food pairing dinner with a private chef who will create a personalized menu.
Ideal for a stay with friends : Le Gîte de l'avenue de Champagne
For a good time with friends, the Avenue de Champagne gîte is ideally located in the middle of this thoroughfare.
With room for up to 12 guests, you’ll find a place that’s both warm and inviting, thanks to its large living room, but also intimate, thanks to 3 double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The fully-equipped kitchen lends itself to the preparation of convivial meals to be shared in the large living room, or immortalized by a bird’s-eye shot taken from the mezzanine, which has 3 double beds.
Champagne bar and wine shop #Brut
In a warm, relaxed atmosphere, we offer alternative, organic and biodynamic champagnes and wines for tasting. Local produce. Available to take away.
Discover the “ateliers du Terroir“, which aim to promote the diversity and authenticity of artisanal practices in the wine and gastronomic sectors. Held monthly in Epernay, these events offer a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of local production and meet the passionate artisans who shape our terroir. These events take place in the intimate and elegant setting of Bar #Brut, in the heart of the Avenue de Champagne.
Parva Domus, an interlude of simplicity in the heart of the sparkling Avenue de Champagne
Between courtyard and garden, enjoy a quiet stay in this guest house with 5 unique rooms.
Garden view, avenue view or both, the choice is yours, with a double bed and en-suite bathroom or shower room.
You’ll be warmly welcomed by the local host, who will make sure your stay in Champagne goes smoothly: breakfast and parking included in the price.
The secrets of a plot-based cuvée: Champagne A. Bergère
Departing from the Avenue de Champagne, by private transport, you’ll reach our estate in the Vallée du Petit Morin, after touring the Côte des Blancs. Along the way, we’ll explain the particularities of the Champagne terroir.
On your arrival at Fèrebrianges, where our estate is located, we’ll explain the work in the vineyard directly on the plot, then continue the experience with the discovery of our parcel cuvée “Le Clos”.
On your return to Epernay, you’ll have the privilege of tasting 3 cuvées in our cellar under the Avenue de Champagne.
Want to continue enjoying the excitement of La Maison? Book an overnight stay in one of the two furnished apartments on the avenue.
An unforgettable sensory experience at Champagne de Venoge
La Maison welcomes you to its former stables, now converted into a Bar/Boutique, for an unforgettable sensory experience.
Let yourself be seduced by the tasting of various emblematic vintages of the house on the terrace or indoors, accompanied byrefined aperitif plates.
Extend your excursion by spending a night on the Avenue de Champagne in one of the rooms of the Suites du 33, where comfort rhymes with refinement, with the guarantee of a stay enhanced by small attentions from your prestigious hosts.
Don’t leave without visiting Maison Gallice, a treasure trove that includes a magnificent stained glass window illuminating a monumental staircase, and an exceptional vinothèque where the secrets of the House’s champagnes are revealed.
As a toast, take an Instagrammable photo of yourself toasting King Louis XV, enthroned in the middle of the court.
Cellar tours - Champagne Boizel tasting workshops
Since 1834, six generations of the Boizel family have succeeded one another at the head of the company.
Discover the cellar with its casks and tuns, the winery with its impressive stainless steel vats and our historic cellars, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then enjoy a tasting in the Salon Joyau or on our quiet terrace!
Come taste, celebrate or stay at the Villa by Michel Gonet
All the facets of Blancs de Blancs from Champagne Michel Gonet
In the setting of this neo-Gothic mansion, sit on the terrace or in the living room to taste the blanc de blancs from this family-run house during workshops lasting from 30 min to 1h30.
Relax in the bar-library, and discover other facets of the Champagne region. And why not take the opportunity to stay in one of the Villa by Michel Gonet’s 5 double rooms, each of which has been decorated with a reference to a member of the family. Don’t miss the breathtaking views over the Avenue de Champagne or the slopes of the Montagne de Reims.
Chambres d'hôtes Magna Quies Calm and greenery in the heart of the Avenue de Champagne
Stay in one of the 3 bedrooms of this charming house located at the top of the avenue. Accommodating 6 to 8 people, families with 2 children will be able to spend a few nights in peace and quiet.
We’ve got everything you need to make your stay comfortable and straightforward: double and single beds, shower or bath, breakfast included, and car parking in the courtyard.
Just like at home, gather on the terrace or in the living room, and why not take advantage of the greenery in the garden, offering children opportunities for outdoor relaxation.
Champagne de Castellane
Located in Epernay, in a building listed as a historic monument and recognizable by its emblematic 66-meter-high tower and 7,000-drawer label room, the Maison de Castellane offers visitors a setting steeped in history and a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding vineyards, punctuated by a tasting session.
Exploring the vineyard - Maison Mercier
Accompanied by an interpreter-guide, discover the art of viticulture and champagne-making in its entirety. You’ ll pass through our vineyards and cellars to learn the secrets behind the making of Champagne Mercier. Finally, enjoy a sensory experience in our aroma workshop and taste the House’s emblematic cuvées.
71 – 73 avenue de Champagne
Champagne Elodie D – Bulles & Bonheur : Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast & Spa
We offer a choice of 4 tastings of 3 different ELODIE D. Champagne glasses. From Brut Sans Année in oak barrels to Blanc de Blancs, from Demi Sec to Rosé, you’ll find the tasting that’s just right for you!
Discover our Chef’s savoir-faire with our 5-course menu. All dishes are enhanced by a glass of Champagne ELODIE D. or Desbordes-Amiaud, from Brut in oak barrels to Vintage 1995. Menu includes : Amuse-Bouche + Entrée + Meat or Fish + Avant-dessert + Dessert
Rooms, suites with whirlpool bath and guest apartment. Relax in our wellness area in the cellar of our 19th-century home. Sauna, hammam, spa and swim spa are at your disposal for a moment of intense relaxation.
Visit to Domaine Comtesse Lafond, Champagne tasting, Sabrage option
During this visit and tasting, you’ll discover 3 of our great Champagne Comtesse Lafond vintages, in different singular places on the estate: the cellar, the salons and the Château cellar.
Guided by an ambassador from our House, the tour begins in the Comtesse cellar with a tasting of our Champagne Comtesse Lafond Extra-Brut. As an optional extra, you can experience the unique art of sabrage as it was in Napoleon’s time. The rest of the journey takes you to Château Comtesse Lafond, where our Champagne Comtesse Lafond Blanc de Blancs is unveiled in front of her portrait. To round off this timeless interlude, we’ll accompany you to the Château’s cellar, where you’ll have the privilege of tasting our vintage Champagne Comtesse Lafond Vintage 2014.
This sparkling adventure can be rounded off by the discovery of a few still wines from other regions, the jewels in the crown of the Domaines du Baron de Ladoucette.
Peace and luxury at Hôtel La Villa Eugène *****
Stay in this majestic 19th-century residence, whose current name is reminiscent of one of the illustrious families to which it once belonged.
Tastefully decorated in Louis XVI style, the 15 rooms and suites are fully equipped to ensure a pleasant stay.
Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast in the orangery: a cosy space set under a period glass roof with a soothing view over the adjoining park.
Located at the foot of the 5,000m² park, the heated outdoor swimming pool, solarium and Jacuzzi are accessible to guarantee moments of relaxation in a peaceful atmosphere.
To relax indoors, the English-style bar, reserved for hotel guests, awaits you with its club armchairs, fireplace and “so british” paintings.
We’ve done everything to ensure your peace of mind: secure parking, in-room safe, room service and a concierge who can recommend restaurants.
Epernay, capital of Champagne
Innovative and practical parking
For those who choose to come by car, take advantage of a brand-new, innovative parking lot.
With 402 spaces spread over six underground levels, it offers a modern solution adapted to today’s needs. It includes around 20 spaces for two-wheelers and 20 spaces equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles, guaranteeing easy access for all users.
What’s more, the city has arranged for the first hour of parking to be free, as is the case in other closed parking lots, so you can start your exploration without worry.
Come and discover the Avenue de Champagne and let yourself be seduced by the atmosphere of Sparnac!
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The Avenue de Champagne can be explored in a variety of ways: strolling along the cobblestones in the light of a guide-interpreter’s commentary, or under the cobblestones exploring the underground galleries in the company of ambassadors from the Champagne Houses.
Take advantage of this unique setting to enjoy a glass of champagne on the terrace or in one of the lounges of the mansions along the way.
The gateway to our chauffeur-guided vehicle tours, climb aboard a mini-van to see the Avenue de Champagne from a different angle.
