Les Habits de lumière, Epernay
ENCHANTMENT OF LIGHT
Visit on December 13, 14 and 15, 2024 for the Habits de Lumière, 3 days of festivities in the capital of Champagne!
Visitors are invited to the Avenue de Champagne, a must-see address for sparkling wines, for two festive evenings of performances by famous names in the street arts. A unique and enchanting atmosphere, where everyone is free to wander around as they please, in a joyous atmosphere, for a weekend of festivities combining shows and light entertainment, to be shared with friends or family.
3 days, 3 highlights
On the eve of the festive season, the town of Epernay, in partnership with the Comité de l’Avenue de Champagne, offers the Habits de Lumière, three days of festivities based on the art of living à la champenoise.
THE CLOTHES OF LIGHT
Friday, December 13 festive evening on Avenue de Champagne.
Street shows, champagne bars, musical entertainment and fireworks create a unique and festive atmosphere. These evenings highlight the Avenue de Champagne and the great Houses that have made its reputation.
THE PARADE OF VEHICLES
On Sunday December 15 , from 8.30am to 12pm, a Parade of vintage vehicles takes to the streets of the town. Bringing together several hundred vehicles belonging to enthusiasts from all over France and abroad.
Vintage, legendary and prestige models are all on display in a parade through the streets of Epernay, via the Avenue de Champagne!
OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN EPERNAY
> Eper’neige: skating, tobogganing…
Saturday, November 30 to January 5, Place Hugues-Plomb and Bernard Stasi. From 5 to 7.30pm on school days and from 2 to 8pm on non-school days.
> Wineries and Champagne houses
These three days of festivities are also an opportunity to discover champagne houses, cooperative wineries and small producers. In addition to tastings, guided tours reveal the secrets of champagne…
GOURMET DAY
Saturday, December 14: Habits de saveurs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., P’tits pâtissiers competition from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., wine and food pairing workshops at 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. (reservation required).
Festive evening on Avenue de Champagne.
Extend the magic of Christmas
WHATEVER THE DESTINATION, AN ENCHANTED INTERLUDE AWAITS YOUNG AND OLD!
In Reims, the magnificently illuminated cathedral and giant Christmas tree set the scene, while the Christmas market showcases a host of gourmet and artisan gift ideas. In Epernay, the “Habits de lumière” festival promises to be a joyful and luminous 3 days of festivities in the capital of Champagne! In Châlons-en-Champagne, bubbles and baubles decorate the chalets for an equally enchanting atmosphere.