Information on visits (+/- 1h30 / 2 hours)

The visit begins with a guided tour of over 600 objects relating to marriage habits and customs in France from 1820-1920, including a number of rare and remarkable items previously used in wedding ceremonies. The visitor is then shown a number of rare exhibits from the champagne industry and is introduced to the history of champagne and its region through an impressive collection of old labels dating from the years 1820 - 1920. The tour continues in the 18th century wine cellars where a collection of old tools used in the wine-making industry may be seen. The tour finishes with a flute of dry champagne and a glass of ratafia liqueur. Our champagne and ratafia can also be purchased, along with a range of local products and other gifts.
Opening hours: All year from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. (3 p.m. on Sundays), preferably by appointment, particularly in December, January, February and March

A day in Champagne

We offer a range of full-day packages in the Champagne region (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) which include a visit in the morning, lunch (including drinks), and one or two visits in the afternoon.
Contact us for details, conditions and prices (a booking contract is essential).
Grape harvests (for groups of 20 people and over)
At harvest time we offer "journées vendanges" (harvest days). These full-day visits include a visit to the grape press, a wine tasting, a meal with drinks included and entry to our museums. Bookings can be made between 1 June and 31 August (the date of the grape harvest varies from year to year between 1 September and 15 October). The grape harvest lasts for ten days. Contact us for a programme.

General terms and conditions :

Visits and full-day packages are subject to a written contract. A deposit must accompany reservations.
Reservations that do not fulfil these two conditions will not be accepted.
The meeting time and place are specified on the contract.
Visitors are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own transport.
The visit takes 11/2 hours (+/- 2 hours for groups) and includes the museum, wine cellars and a wine tasting.
"Journées en Champagne" full-day visits last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. approximately.
Punctuality: Please allow plenty of time for your journey and contact us if you are delayed.
If you are very late, your visit will be cut short! (No discounts will be given).
Cancellation: Cancellations are not accepted once a contract has been signed and a deposit received (in this event, your deposit will not be returned).
In exceptional situations another date may be arranged for a replacement visit with our agreement.
Payment: The balance due should be paid the morning of the visit (including day packages) in cash, by cheque or bank card in French francs.
Opening hours : All year from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. (3 p.m. on Sundays), preferably by appointment, particularly in December, January, February and March.