Caves Pommery, Ruinart, Veuve-Cliquot, Charles Heidsieck
Caves Pommery, Ruinart, Veuve-Cliquot, Charles Heidsieck, Historic Champagne cellars in Reims, France
The underground cellars extend through 57 kilometers of galleries beneath Saint-Nicaise Hill, featuring vaulted ceilings and large archways carved into chalk stone.
The cellars date back to the 18th century when Champagne houses began moving their operations to Saint-Nicaise Hill, with Ruinart being the first to relocate in 1768.
These cellars represent the core of French Champagne production, forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that includes the Champagne hillsides and houses.
The cellars maintain a constant temperature ideal for aging Champagne, with guided tours available Wednesday through Sunday throughout most of the year.
The Crayères reach heights of up to 35 meters, connected by ventilation shafts that resemble inverted funnels carved into the chalky underground quarries.
Location: Reims
Part of: Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars
GPS coordinates: 49.24083,4.05111
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:20
Reims combines ancient monuments and modern structures for photography. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, Roman ruins, and champagne cellars offer varied settings. The city streets, parks, and architectural elements present photo opportunities from different periods. Local gardens, bridges, and the surrounding vineyards complete the range of settings for social media content.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
711 m
Villa Demoiselle
286 m
Musée Saint-Remi
768 m
Abbey of Saint-Remi
768 m
Monument to the Heroes of the Black Army
475 m
Église Saint-Nicaise de Reims
848 m
Parc de Champagne
346 m
Ancien Collège des Jésuites de Reims
998 m
Les Crayères
54 m
Caves Taittinger
565 m
Jardin des buttes saint-Nicaise
390 m
Place des Droits-de-l'Homme
454 m
Tour Féry
813 m
Comptoir de l'Industrie
260 m
Place Museux
1 km
Fontaine
1 km
Statue du Maréchal Drouet Erlon
923 m
Maison Ruinart
417 m
Villa Tassigny
1.1 km
Agence d'Urbanisme de Développement et Prospective de la Région de Reims
548 m
Maisons à pans de bois
606 m
Asile de nuit de Reims
650 m
Saint Remi library
992 m
Ancienne église Saint-Julien de Reims
639 m
Chapelle de l'abbé de Saint-Remi de Reims
712 m
Chapelle des Jésuites de Reims
1 km
Chapelle Saint-Laurent de Reims
630 m
Chemin-Vert Library
956 mReviews
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