LES HABITS DE LUMIÈRE
A COLOURFUL EVENT
13, 14, 15 december
Discover Champagne in a different way
3 DAYS OF FUN
FREE ENTRANCE
On the eve of the festive season, the town of Epernay, in partnership with the Comité de l'Avenue de Champagne, is offering the Habits de Lumière, three days of festivities focusing on the art of living in the Champagne region. This year, the event will be held on 13, 14 and 15 December 2024.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A WEEKEND IN CHAMPAGNE :
ACCOMMODATION
LA CASERNE CHANZY
Reims - in front of the cathedral
Push open the doors of this former fire station and relive the unique history of this place, a picturesque legacy from 1926... Its legend and secrets are revealed in a fabulous tête-à-tête with Notre-Dame Cathedral, a jewel of Gothic art. Immerse yourself in the sensory, cultural and gastronomic delights of this land of art de vivre and memory.
CHÂTEAU DE LA MALMAISON
between Reims and Épernay
An unforgettable experience awaits you! Accommodation in a house steeped in history. In the heart of the Reims Mountain Regional Nature Park, ideally located between the towns of Reims and Epernay, you can take full advantage of the wonders that the Champagne region has to offer. Our exceptional location allows you to discover the region while being immersed in nature, thanks to our six-hectare family estate.
L'ÉCRIN DES VIGNES
On the slopes of the Montagne de Reims, surrounded by greenery, you can contemplate the garden surrounding the old farmhouse, renovated in the local style and tradition.
You can gaze at the champagne vines that give birth to the king of wines. Snuggle up in the bed of a large, bright, warm and serene bedroom. Not far away, Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral keeps watch... Welcome to the Écrin des Vignes estate.
ACTIVITIES
VISIT OUR CELLAR
Come and meet us for a cellar tour and tasting.
All our tours and tastings are commented.
Take the time to enjoy the Wine of Kings and the King of Wines in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
VISIT REIMS CATHEDRAL
Discover a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, its statuary and its 20th-century framework.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover the history and grandeur of Reims, the city of the coronations.
THE LIGHTHOUSE OF VERZENAY
To promote his champagne brand, a man from Champagne decided to pull off a publicity stunt. He decided to build a lighthouse on a hillock in the middle of the Champagne vineyards! In the evening, the lantern began to turn, illuminating the hills around Verzenay until it could be seen from Reims. It was one of the first reinforced concrete buildings in the region.
RESTAURANT
LA TABLE DU PETIT BONHOMME
Located just a few steps from the Domaine.