Phare de Verzenay, Observation tower and museum in Verzenay, France.
The Phare de Verzenay is an observation tower made of reinforced concrete standing in the middle of Champagne vineyards near Verzenay. The structure has multiple viewing platforms where you can look out over the vines in all directions.
The tower was built in 1909 as a promotional tool to highlight champagne production in the region. It was part of an effort to showcase the importance of wine from this area.
The museum displays how people worked in the vineyards and made champagne through the generations. Visitors see the everyday tools and techniques that shaped the local wine-making tradition.
The tower is open most weekdays during daytime hours and guided tours are available in several languages. It is best to wear comfortable shoes since stairs lead to the viewing platforms.
Inside, around 100 steps lead up to a platform with views across the entire Champagne region. This climb is actually the highlight, as it gradually reveals the landscape with each level.
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