"Champagne's "Champs Elysées
It’s the most prestigious thoroughfare in the Champagne capital, an exceptional succession of châteaux and hôtels particuliers, a Champagne mecca where many famous houses cohabit, as well as the remarkable Musée du Vin de Champagne and Musée d’Archéologie Régionale… The avenue de Champagne in Epernay is a condensed collection of points of interest and good addresses. Proof with 12.
#1 Cave et bar à champagne Cellier Belle Époque - Perrier-Jouët
At 26 avenue de Champagne, push open the door of the Cellier Belle Époque to experience a veritable artistic journey. In this inspiring and singular Perrier-Jouët venue, you can sample the House’s cuvées, as well as signature cocktails and delicious culinary creations. More than just a champagne bar, the Cellier Belle Époque is a real place to live, where nature forms an astonishing backdrop.
#2 Pique-niques pétillants chez Moët & Chandon
Let’s face it, a picnic always has a little taste of adventure and magic. So when Moët & Chandon exceptionally opens the gardens of its Orangerie to host special picnics, it’s the sparkling event on the avenue de Champagne not to be missed! You too can enjoy this unforgettable gourmet experience by the pond, with the sumptuous Orangerie building as a backdrop.
#3 Visite de caves en petit train chez Mercier
How about discovering avenue de Champagne from the inside? Plunge 30 meters below the chalk floor of Epernay and climb aboard Maison Mercier’s iconic self-propelled train for a unique cellar tour. What’s on the agenda? An 18 km route to discover an exceptional heritage and several thousand bottles resting in the cellar, waiting to be tasted in broad daylight. Special mention for the immersive descent in the panoramic elevator!
#4 Visite de prestige et bar à champagne chez De Venoge
Located on the legendary avenue de Champagne, the Hôtel particulier du Champagne de Venoge opens its doors to you for an immersive experience in the art of living à la champenoise. As you enter the main courtyard, you’ll be greeted by the superb bronze statue of Louis XV by sculptor Juan Carlos Carrillo. Take time to stroll through the English garden, home to a magnificent specimen of Faux de Verzy, a tree found only in Champagne, and admire the architectural details of the 19th-century manor house. The house also boasts a champagne bar, L’Ecurie, where you can sample a prestigious cuvée.
#5 Galerie d’art Richard Orlinski au Champagne Collard-Picard
When a champagne house joins forces with a renowned artist, the result is a unique venue that’s both a boutique and an art gallery. This is the unique experience offered by Champagne Collard-Picard, at 15 avenue de Champagne. Open to the public, the Richard Orlinski art gallery boutique brings an artistic dimension to a champagne tasting experience like no other. When you arrive or leave, don’t hesitate to take a photo of yourself with the 2.3-metre bear standing in the courtyard!
#6 Le 19 avenue de Champagne, boutique et bar à champagne
Enter the heart of the Champagne appellation… 19 avenue de Champagne is THE place dedicated to champagnes from winemakers and cooperatives. An exceptional immersive space, halfway between showroom and champagne bar, a wonderful showcase for the diversity and authenticity of Champagne’s vineyards. Here, you can discover the expertise of 100 winegrowers belonging to the Syndicat Général des Vignerons, and taste (by the flute or bottle) emblematic cuvées from the region.
#7 Les 3 Domaines, champagnes de vignerons
At the foot of the avenue de Champagne, three winemakers have joined forces to showcase their work in a single prestigious venue. The 3 Domaines are those of Champagne Patrick Boivin, Champagne Vincent Testulat and Champagne Janisson-Baradon. An original address, both boutique and tasting room, where you can sample one of the champagne trilogies, and buy your favorite cuvées at the producers’ direct price.
#8 Musée du vin de Champagne & d’Archéologie régionale
Located on the avenue de Champagne, in the completely renovated Château Perrier, the Musée du Vin de Champagne & d’Archéologie Régionale is one of Epernay’s must-see attractions. In a sublime setting, it houses one of France’s most important archaeology collections, a geology collection, works of art from the late 19th century and a remarkable heritage on the history of champagne. Don’t hesitate to visit with your family (hello mammoth tusks!) or friends. Good to know: the museum grounds, in the spirit of picturesque English gardens, are open to all.
#9 #Brut, champagne bar and wine shop
#Brut, c’est un bar à champagne et un caviste décontracté en plein cœur de l’avenue de Champagne ! A singular place, where you can discover a cutting-edge selection of organic, biodynamic and alternative champagnes. And to top it all off, you can taste these authentic champagnes on site, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
#10 Visite et dégustation au Champagne Comtesse Lafond
Open daily, Domaine Comtesse Lafond welcomes you for a tour of the cellars, lounges and wine cellar, combined with a guided tasting of 3 champagnes. Its majestic château is one of the remarkable townhouses and mansions on the avenue de Champagne.
#11 Bulles & Bonheur, le bar du Champagne Elodie D.
At 73 avenue de Champagne, Champagne Elodie D. has given a new lease of life to a 19th-century mansion, turning it into a place for conviviality and sharing. The address houses the company’s champagne bar, Bulles & Bonheur, where you can discover the champagnes of Elodie D., a winemaker in the Montagne de Reims region, and those of her mother, owner of Champagne Desbordes-Amiaud.
#12 La Cave de l’avenue par le Champagne A. Bergère
Restaurant, bed & breakfast, wine bar, La Cave de l’avenue is the place for epicureans imagined by Champagne A. Bergère. Bergère. In the heart of Epernay, on the avenue de Champagne, put down your suitcases and savor a moment of pure conviviality in a beautiful home freshly restored by the family.
And because the avenue de Champagne is far from having revealed all its treasures and secrets, don’t miss the Habits de Lumière, an exceptional event for a legendary avenue!