{"id":18862,"date":"2024-06-03T10:59:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/?page_id=18862"},"modified":"2026-10-25T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T12:30:04","slug":"champagne-best-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/en\/champagne-best-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Places to See in Champagne"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"18862\" class=\"elementor elementor-18862\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a624e4 container-h2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62a624e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f291a e-con-full container-titre-h2 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7f291a\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-size-default\">ALL<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ec81e3 e-con-full container-h3 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ec81e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1103988 ovt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1103988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview Table<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2728b5f tableau elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-advanced-data-table\" data-id=\"2728b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-advanced-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a93f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25a93f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reims<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c11fde elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4c11fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reims-cathedral-and-square-e1717134063808.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-16373\" alt=\"Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, stands under a clear blue sky, flanked by green trees with people milling about the square.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a88cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2a88cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">In Our Top+<\/span>\u00a0 \u2705<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Type<\/span>\u00a0 City<\/p><p>The historic capital of Champagne, Reims is a city with a prestigious past, closely tied to the French monarchy and the production of the world-famous sparkling wine. Its remarkable religious heritage stands alongside more modern architecture, much of it dating from the city\u2019s reconstruction after World War I. This mix gives Reims a character quite different from that of other major historic French cities.<\/p><p>Reims\u2019 history goes all the way back to Roman times, when it was an important city in the Roman Empire. Its story took a major turn at the end of the 5th century, when Clovis, King of the Franks, was baptized by Bishop Remigius. This event helped establish Reims as the traditional coronation city of French kings.<\/p><p>Notre-Dame Cathedral, begun in 1211, is the most iconic landmark of this royal history. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, it impresses visitors with its sheer size, two towering spires and fa\u00e7ade covered with hundreds of sculptures. It hosted the coronations of many French monarchs, right up until 1825.<\/p><p>Nearby, the former Palace of Tau is a reminder of the grandeur of these ceremonies, while the Basilica of Saint-Remi houses the tomb of the bishop who baptized Clovis. All three monuments are listed together as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting Reims\u2019 political and religious importance over the centuries.<\/p><p>The city, however, suffered terribly during World War I. Bombing destroyed much of its center and severely damaged the cathedral. Reconstruction during the 1920s and 1930s completely reshaped the cityscape, leaving behind an impressive collection of Art Deco buildings, easily recognizable by their geometric lines and stylized decorations.<\/p><p>Reims is also one of the main centers of champagne production. Beneath some of its neighborhoods lies a vast network of cellars carved into the chalk, where bottles age in ideal conditions. Champagne production has shaped both the city\u2019s economy and its identity, and some of its champagne-related heritage is also recognized by UNESCO.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LrvyxfL67XvEksZH6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.fr\/search?q=reims&amp;udm=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Images<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcdc <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Reims\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df58bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5df58bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/en\/reims-things-to-do\/\"><strong>Things to See in Reims<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07397f6 container-h3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"07397f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0a95c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a0a95c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hautvillers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-638112d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"638112d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/village-hautvillers.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-19011\" alt=\"The charming village of Hautvillers nestled among green vineyards with rolling hills and a clear blue sky in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/village-hautvillers.webp 1200w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/village-hautvillers-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/village-hautvillers-1024x409.webp 1024w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/village-hautvillers-768x307.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-086793c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"086793c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Type<\/span>\u00a0 Village<\/p><p>Perched above a vast expanse of vineyards, Hautvillers is one of the most iconic villages in Champagne. Its picturesque lanes, lined with traditional houses and decorated with wrought-iron signs, have an atmosphere deeply rooted in the region\u2019s wine-making culture.<\/p><p>This is where Dom Pierre P\u00e9rignon lived, a 17th-century monk who helped improve the techniques used to blend Champagne wines. His tomb can be found in the Church of Saint-Sindulphe, which is all that remains of a former abbey.<\/p><p>From the heights of the village, you\u2019ll enjoy sweeping views over the vineyards and the valley below. These historic vine-covered hillsides have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/QPtEyFE3ejPqHgpo9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.fr\/search?q=hautvilliers&amp;udm=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Images<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcdc <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hautvillers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eb8669 container-h3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3eb8669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00dcda3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00dcda3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00c9pernay<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c3a25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"70c3a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/epernay-centre-ville.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-66874\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/epernay-centre-ville.webp 1200w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/epernay-centre-ville-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/epernay-centre-ville-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/epernay-centre-ville-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a1258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a1258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">In Our Top+<\/span>\u00a0 \u2705<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Type<\/span>\u00a0 Town<\/p><p>Surrounded by vine-covered hills, \u00c9pernay is one of the main historic centers of champagne production and trade. The town really began to grow in the 18th century, when major champagne houses started setting up business here, before enjoying an extraordinary period of prosperity in the following century.<\/p><p>The famous Avenue de Champagne is a striking reminder of this wealth. Lined with grand mansions, elegant fa\u00e7ades and beautifully landscaped gardens, it reflects the fortunes made by the great families of the champagne trade. This prestigious architectural ensemble has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2015.<\/p><p>Beneath the avenue and the rest of the town lies an extraordinary network of cellars carved into the chalk, with more than 100 km of underground galleries. These provide naturally ideal conditions for storing and aging champagne.<\/p><p>As you wander through \u00c9pernay, you\u2019ll also discover a town of wide streets and handsome buildings that reflect the prosperity brought by the wine trade and the urban changes of the 19th and 20th centuries.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EDNUHwidVmLm53nm9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.fr\/search?q=\u00e9pernay&amp;udm=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Images<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udcdc <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%89pernay\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b9548 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97b9548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/en\/epernay-things-to-do\/\">Things to See in Epernay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3aaa3a container-h3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3aaa3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01478f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01478f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pressoria<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df8487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8df8487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pressoria-museum-ay.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18715\" alt=\"An exhibit showcasing various grape leaves and vines, with clear panels displaying detailed information. The background includes an image of a vineyard, adding context to the botanical displays.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pressoria-museum-ay.webp 1200w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pressoria-museum-ay-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pressoria-museum-ay-1024x410.webp 1024w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pressoria-museum-ay-768x308.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5fda65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5fda65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Type<\/span>\u00a0 Museum<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Theme<\/span>\u00a0 Champagne<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Price<\/span>\u00a0 \u20ac18<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Full Name<\/span><br \/><em>Pressoria &#8211; Voyage Sensoriel<\/em><\/p><p>Located in A\u00ff, in a historic building where the Pommery champagne house began pressing grapes back in 1902, Pressoria takes you right into the world of champagne. The site has kept some of its original equipment while introducing a modern visitor experience all about vineyards and winemaking.<\/p><p>Immersive projections, interactive displays and sensory experiences let you explore the region\u2019s chalky soils, how grapes are grown and the different stages of champagne production.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WmRLR4EPu144asSV8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.fr\/search?q=pressoria+voyage+sensoriel+int%C3%A9rieur&amp;udm=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Images \u2013 Interior<\/a><\/p><p>\u2699\ufe0f\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pressoria.com\/en\/practical-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hours (Official Website)<\/a><\/p><p>\u2699\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/pressoria.com\/en\/offers-and-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prices (Official Website)<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-992b972 container-h3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"992b972\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-def3624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"def3624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ch\u00e2lons-en-Champagne<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da875a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da875a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chalons-town-center.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18730\" alt=\"A picturesque town square with half-timbered houses, vibrant shops, and cafes. A small garden with plants and a playful water feature in the foreground.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chalons-town-center.webp 1200w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chalons-town-center-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chalons-town-center-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/culturefrancia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chalons-town-center-768x363.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b44e94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b44e94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Type<\/span>\u00a0 Town<\/p><p>Crossed by several rivers and canals, Ch\u00e2lons-en-Champagne has a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with its rich history. Nicknamed the \u201cSparkling Venice,\u201d the town charms visitors with its waterside walks, green spaces and historic center, where centuries of architecture come together.<\/p><p>An important trading town during the Middle Ages, Ch\u00e2lons prospered through the textile trade with major cities in Northern Europe. This activity left its mark on the old streets, lined with half-timbered houses, stone mansions and religious buildings.<\/p><p>Among these, the Church of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux is particularly special. Built mainly during the 12th and 13th centuries, it features remarkable stained-glass windows and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.<\/p><p>You can also explore Ch\u00e2lons from its canals, which offer a different perspective on the old buildings. 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