Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars, UNESCO World Heritage vineyard region in Reims and Aÿ-Champagne, France
The Champagne hillsides extend across 1,101 hectares of land, featuring extensive underground chalk cellars, traditional wine houses, and carefully maintained grape cultivation areas.
The region's wine production methods evolved in the 17th century when Dom Pérignon developed specific techniques in Hautvillers Abbey for creating sparkling wine.
The Avenue de Champagne in Épernay represents the commercial center of champagne production, with numerous historic mansions housing major champagne manufacturers.
Visitors can access the site via TGV train from Paris in 45 minutes to Reims or 80 minutes to Epernay, with guided tours available in English and French.
The network of underground chalk cellars, extending multiple kilometers beneath the vineyards and towns, maintains perfect temperature conditions for champagne fermentation.
Location: Aÿ-Champagne
Location: Épernay
Location: Hautvillers
Location: Reims
Website: https://champagne-patrimoinemondial.org
GPS coordinates: 49.07750,3.94611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
Avenue de Champagne
4.4 km
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers
610 m
De Castellane
4.2 km
Château Perrier
4 km
Fort Chabrol
2.8 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Épernay
3.7 km
Town hall of Épernay
3.9 km
Abbaye Saint-Martin d'Epernay
3.8 km
Synagogue of Épernay
3.5 km
Ancienne église Saint-Martin
3.8 km
Théâtre Gabrielle-Dorziat
3.7 km
Temple de l'église réformée de France d'Épernay
3.5 km
Pont d'Épernay
3.7 km
Château Perrier
4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Imoges
4.2 km
Église de Champillon
2.4 km
Église de Romery
3.1 km
Église st-Clément de Cormoyeux
4.3 km
Église à Cumières
1.5 km
Église Saint-Timothée à Dizy
2.3 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Magenta
3.4 km
Piqueur à cheval
4 km
Caves de l’avenue de Champagne
4.2 km
Coteaux d’Hautvillers
0 m
Façade renaissance
3.7 km
Église Saint-Thomas de Mardeuil
2.8 km
Sous-préfecture d'Épernay
4 km
Immeuble, 38 rue du Général-Leclerc
3.8 kmReviews
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