The village of Hautvillers, Cradle of Champagne
Located in the heart of the Champagne region and the historic hillsides listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the village of Hautvillers, the Cradle of Champagne, is an unmissable site where it is good to stroll. It is here that the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon, spiritual father of Champagne with an international reputation, revolutionized the champagne wine. In the abbey church, you will find his tombstone at the foot of the altar.
The tradition of Champagne
Today, the tradition of Champagne continues in the 14 communes that make up our territory. To understand what makes champagne unique, go and meet its villages, its passionate wine growers and its inhabitants.
You will learn the ancestral know-how, and pierce the soul of this wine with Pressoria in Aÿ-Champagne, where you will discover those who make Champagne through your five senses.
An exceptional natural setting
You will also enjoy an exceptional natural setting where it is pleasant to hike. Hiking routes for all levels are waiting for you. You will be amazed by the beauty of the vineyard which follows the curves of the historical hillsides as well as the ” Forêts d’Exception “.
Wonderful viewpoints offer an exceptional panorama that opens onto a sea of vines. The Panoramic Tour takes you to discover all these places.
You want to discover the secrets of these villages … on foot, by bike, by electric car or by boat, come and discover the Champagne region in a different way.