Our selection of eco-friendly activities
As a wine and cultural destination, Champagne is also a sustainable destination. It has a wealth of natural resources: Regional Nature Parks, National Forest Parks, vineyards, lakes, etc. To preserve them, Champagne tourism professionals are committed to an eco-responsible approach. Soft mobility, eco-labelled accommodation, promotion of local produce: tourism in Champagne respects the environment. Follow our guide to ecotourism in the Champagne region to enjoy a whole range of nature-based activities! Champagne invites you to go green and enjoy sustainable tourism!
An easily accessible destination by train
Sustainable tourism favours low-carbon transport, particularly rail. With 4 TGV stations, Champagne is easily accessible by train. From Paris, Lorraine TGV station, Strasbourg, Lille or Nantes, there are direct TGV connections to :
- Reims train station;
- Champagne Ardenne TGV train station in Bezannes (10-min from Reims) ;
- Châlons-en-Champagne train station ;
- Vitry le François. train station
Enough to reduce your carbon footprint to zero!
Explore the Champagne region on foot, by bike or on horseback
Pedal into vintage mode for a retro bike ride! The BulleCyclette is a wine-tourism event that takes you on a different kind of tour of the Côte des Blancs. The 20-kilometre circuits are punctuated by musical ‘swing’ breaks and champagne tastings! Continue your discovery of the Champagne region in sustainable mode, along the Route de l’Exploration tranquille, from Bulle to Bulle. This environment-friendly route takes you through a series of gastronomic stops in the heart of the vineyards of Epernay en Champagne. If you’re a horse-riding enthusiast, there’s something for everyone on our 4 horse-riding circuits.
Our eco-friendly accommodation
As a sustainable tourist destination, Champagne boasts a wide range of eco-responsible accommodation. These eco-labelled establishments are committed to a comprehensive environmental approach. They preserve and enhance the natural environment by managing resources (water and energy) and waste sustainably. Local businesses are favoured for their purchases. Ready to enjoy an ecotourism experience in Champagne in one of our certified establishments? Discover our selection of eco-responsible accommodation: you can choose from our hotels or our gîtes and bed and breakfasts! Why not sleep in the heart of the Champagne region? Champagne winegrowers open the doors of their estates to you. For the duration of your stay, you can share in their daily lives and enter into the history of generations of winegrowers. This immersive experience reveals the extent of their know-how. Take the opportunity to taste their wines!
Buying responsibly and locally in Champagne
Sustainable tourism encourages responsible consumption from local producers. During your stay in Champagne, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to sample local produce. Champagne, pink biscuits, Champagne lentils: your taste buds will be on fire! In the aisles of the Champagne markets, feast on our local specialities. In Epernay en Champagne, the Halle Saint-Thiébaut is a place not to be missed. Would you like a souvenir of your stay in Champagne? The Made in Marne brand celebrates local craftsmen and designers. You’re sure to find an original gift that’s emblematic of the Champagne region! During your escapades and shopping trips, quench your thirst by reducing your consumption of plastic water bottles. Champagne is a Gourde Friendly destination. Use the interactive map to find public water points and partner shops where you can fill your water bottle with drinking water!
My House Boat, an eco-designed solar-powered boat
In the heart of the Champagne vineyards, in the picturesque village of Aÿ-Champagne, climb aboard a House Boat and take an eco-mobility tour of Champagne.
Sail serenely on the Canal Latéral à la Marne with an experienced skipper who will reveal to you the gems of this unique landscape, which is part of the Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site.
My House Boat was designed in France and features solar panels and an on-board wastewater filtration system, guaranteeing an environmentally-friendly getaway.
Enjoy an eco-responsible experience with your family or friends (the houseboat can accommodate up to 8 people), by setting off on a private trip lasting from 1 to 4 hours.
Our environmentally-friendly transport solutions for getting around Epernay and the surrounding area
As an eco-responsible area, the town of Epernay en Champagne makes it easy for you to get around. Bus or bike, choose your sustainable mode of transport! With its 20 kilometres of cycle paths, the capital of Champagne abounds with cycling routes through the vineyards. From Epernay, take the ‘ligne des bulles’ to Reims. This TER (regional express train) runs through the heart of the Champagne villages and vineyards. Do you prefer the freedom of the car while respecting the environment? From Reims station, book a car-sharing service: Citiz self-service cars.