Come to Champagne

There are so many reasons to visit Champagne.

How to get there?

By car from Paris: take the A4, or the new A5. It only takes an hour from Paris. By train from the Gare de l’Est in Paris.

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The architecture here is vibrant with history, with cathedrals as beautiful as any in France (the ‘angel of Rheims’ always wears a smile). Like the sky, the countryside changes constantly. Only here can one discover the rich variety of Champagne wines.

The Champagne Houses

Whether situated in the larger towns or set among the vineyards, the Champagne Houses are magical places. They tell the story of Champagne from the day they were built to the present, and one learns just how much these companies have contributed over the years to the exceptional quality of these wines, as well as their worldwide presence.
The Houses were the first Ambassadors of Champagne in France and to the whole world. This is why they are proud of their traditions and gladly take visitors around the cool chalk cellars. They will explain in detail how their wines are made, and after such a visit, one understands better what distinguishes one style from another, even if the secrets are still kept by the owners and cellar-masters.
Anyone who enters into this enchanting and prestigious world, who is willing to learn about its exceptional wines, will soon learn about the Champagne lifestyle.

The Champagne Growers

By following the country lanes and byways, or by joining the signposted trail "La Route Touristique du Champagne" you will soon fall under the region's magical spell. Just look at the church spire in each village, the rolling hills, the varied landscapes.
To get to know the growers better, however, you have to go and visit them. They will warmly welcome you into their homes, will invite you to look around their cellars, taste their wines and share in their passion. They will offer you a different insight into the world of Champagne. A vision which begins with the soil, then the vines that they know better than anyone, right up to the creation of their wines into which they pour all their personality and knowledge.
Their wines are full of character. They speak for themselves. They communicate the difference between each vineyard, the years, using the language of the men and women who have been close to their vines and wines for generations.

Departmental tourist offices

For general information on Champagne and the surrounding region, including practical tips on where to stay and what to see, contact the main tourist offices at: