Front row seats!
When vineyard lodges reinvent the face of the vineyard
Loges de vigne, cabanes de vigne or “cadoles”…
These often modest, one-room structures first appeared in the 16th century and were most often used by winegrowers for shelter, food and rest…
Witness to the ancient practices of Champagne winegrowing, vineyard lodges are intimately linked to the identity of the region and its history, and contribute to the identity of the Champagne winegrowing landscape.
Inventiveness
A tour of these new-generation lodges, built mainly from recycled materials, is now available.
As well as offering shelter and a meeting point during the harvest, these lodges are now a popular place for walkers to take a break.
Nestled into the hillsides, equipped with swings, transformed into huge picnic tables or open-air beds… They all offer a breathtaking view of the vineyards and invite you to discover!
Renaissance
Having fallen into disuse, this memory of the winegrowing landscape, is finding a new lease of life in Champagne thanks to the first edition of the “Architecture and Champagne” summer universities in 2017.
Fifty-seven students from all over the world have already risen to the challenge: to build these eco-responsible micro-architectures in just 12 days.
And today, no fewer than 22 lodges, located in the different terroirs of Champagne, welcome you to the vineyards.
Loge lit, loge table, loge fenêtre, loge balançoire… the designers have not lacked creativity and will surprise you again with the new editions planned for the delight of lovers of beautiful walks and wine tourism!
Come and discover these micro-architectures overlooking the riches of the Champagne landscape! Find out more about these vineyard lodges.
You can also discover the circuit by downloading the IDVizit app, available free of charge on the App Store and Google Play.
Creating the vineyard lodges of tomorrow
New “Architecture in Champagne” editions have been launched every year since 2017, and students from all over the world have worked on creating new vineyard lodges that now grace the Champagne vineyard landscapes!
In Changy, Moussy, Bouzy, Cumières, Champillon, Trépail, Verzy and Le Breuil, discover the work of these student architects who have reappropriated this emblem of the Champagne vineyards and reinvented it to become a living space open to all!
Are you interested in the Architecture and Champagne adventure? Would you like to take part, have your own lodge or find out more about these micro-architectures and their history? Visit the + website
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