The southern slopes of Epernay and the Côte des Blancs
The Côte des Blancs, at the heart of champagne history!
In the Middle Ages, the wines of Mont Ebbon and Epernay were already enjoying a great reputation.
Champagne, nature and heritage
Cradle of Chardonnay
From Bar-sur-Seine to Bar-sur-Aube, the Côte de Bar vineyards form an arc to the southeast of Troyes, where Pinot Noir is king. Along the Route Touristique du Champagne, you’ll find rolling hills, lush green countryside and a mosaic of geometric vineyard plots, shaped by the winemakers. Vaulted cellars and the famous cadoles are typical of this territory!
In Troyes, heritage enthusiasts will be won over by the mansions, half-timbered houses and serpentine streets…
Some fifty label-certified wineries open their doors to you, revealing the secrets of their champagnes during a tasting and/or a visit to the winery.
UNESCO & CHAMPAGNE
Since July 2015, the Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne have been listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. A true expression of the action of man and nature, it is this very alchemy that has enabled the emergence of a wine of excellence, recognized as the universal symbol of celebration, reconciliation and festivity!
The Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne World Heritage Site highlights sites representative of the Champagne wine region:
- The hillsides of the Marne Valley from Cumières via Hautvillers to Mareuil-sur-Aÿ,
- Saint-Nicaise hill (and the heritage of the chalk pits) in Reims
- Avenue de Champagne in Epernay.
The starting point for the Champagne Tourist Route is the famous Avenue de Champagne, in Épernay. This historic Champagne capital is home to the imposing, luxurious mansions of internationally renowned Champagne houses.
This hillside road offers magnificent views over the vineyards and the plain. The vineyards extend as far as Vertus, a town with many medieval remains.
What to see along the way
- Epernay and the Avenue de Champagne
- Vertus and its historical heritage discovery tour
- Cramant vineyard garden
- La Chocolaterie Thibaut in Pierry
- The Vine and Wine Museum at Mesnil sur Oger
Come, brothers, quickly, I’m drinking stars…
DOM PÉRIGNON
QUIZ
HOW MANY DAYS AFTER FLOWERING DO WE HARVEST?
- 120 days
- 60 days
- 100 days
Answer
Although weather conditions can influence this calendar, it generally takes 100 days from the appearance of the first vine flower to the ripening of the fruit. The official opening and closing dates for the grape harvest are set each year by prefectoral decree.
Your contact
- OFFICE DE TOURISME D’EPERNAY – 7 AVENUE DE CHAMPAGNE – 51200 EPERNAY – 03 26 53 33 00 – WWW.OT-EPERNAY.FR
Selection of getaways
Avenue de Champagne
Epernay
Avenue de Champagne is home to the prestigious houses which produce and trade in this world-famou…
Chocolaterie Thibaut
Pierry
Discover the wonderful world of chocolate, from a cocoa bean to a bar of chocolate, in the middle…