20 & 31 July 2024
Fancy a festive, musical and gastronomic walk in the Champagne region? Every year, the champagne producers in the south invite visitors to discover their champagne and visit the cellars! Several wine villages are completely decorated to receive tens of thousands of champagne enthusiasts. Beside these visits to champagne houses and producers, many fun activities are organized. A unique festival to get to know the region!
In 2024 it will be the 27th time and this year the ‘Route du Champagne en fête’ will take place on 20 and 21 July in the Côte des Bar, in the villages of Plaines Saint-Lange, Courteron, Gyé-sur-Seine, Neuville-sur-Seine en Buxeuil, in the Aube region. This hillside area, named after the beautiful river which flows through it, is full of gorgeous valleys, forests and waterways. It’s here that an enormous champagne route has been set out for you to enjoy many different champagnes. A route you’ll never forget!
Champagne, gastronomy and culture
Savour gastronomic lunches curated by wine experts, wonderful expositions about champagne and charming street musicians. History buffs can also take an interesting walk along the stone winemakers’ houses or ‘cadoles’ in the vineyards. In short, the perfect opportunity to get to know champagne and this beautiful region!
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20 & 21 July 2024
Enjoy the two full days of this unique champagne festival! You can taste champagnes for 8 hours each day: Saturday from 10am to 6pm, Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
Champagne passport
When you sign up for the champagne route, you receive a few fun items. Use your champagne ‘passport’ to register your visits and tastings at all the producers! You’ll also receive a map to make following the route easy – as well as your own champagne flute, a bottle of water and a breath tester.
More than 20 tastings at champagne producers
During a delightful walk through the prettily decorated villages, you’ll encounter more than 20 producers. The doors to their secret wine cellars are thrown open during these two days, exclusively for visitors. Discover the passion of the producers while you sip a delicious glass of their sparkling champagne!
Decorated villages and an amazing atmosphere
During this festive event, the villages literally blossom. More than 300,000 flowers are carefully grown for display on these two days. Every village becomes a work of art! Streets are also decorated with cheerful quotes. You’ll find the love of champagne wherever you look.
Atmospheric street performance, fun music and lots of champagne lovers make this event an absolute party. There’s so much to see and do!
Accommodations
Package A; This hotel is a 30-minute drive from the Route du Champagne festival in 2024. It is a wonderful luxury location. You can also book a champagne tasting on site in the bar. It is located in the center of the village.
Package B; This is a gîte (cottage) with a few rooms and is a 10-minute drive from the festival. The gîte is very charmingly decorated and is located in a winemakers village. Nearby is one of the best restaurants in the region. There is a kitchen and living room which is shared with the other guests in the gîte. There is also a spacious terrace. The car can be parked 5 minutes walk from the gîte.
Package C; This is a very charming 3* hotel and is a 10-minute drive from the festival. The hotel is located in a unique winemaking village where they have three official wine appellations. The owner is also a wine producer. Therefore, a visit with tasting is included on the day of arrival. Parking space is included. One of the best restaurants in the region is a 10-minute drive away. Reservations for this are included.
Package D; This hotel is located in the center of Troyes. It is an hour’s drive from the festival. Transport to the festival is only possible with your own transport or a taxi. A taxi is expensive these days. The hotel also has a spa and closed parking for a fee and reservation.
Troyes
If you stay in Troyes, it is definitely recommended to visit the beautiful Saint-Pierre or Saint-Paul Cathedrals, Saint-Madeleine church, Saint-Urbain basilica or the Saint-Pantaléon. The Saint-Urbain basilica is a Gothic masterpiece with beautiful stained glass windows and the Saint-Pantaléon church with a large collection of sculptures. They give you a nice impression of the Gothic style and inside you can also discover the special treasures of local heritage.
Interested in museums? Then you can choose from the following museums in Troyes and the surrounding area: Museum of modern art, apothecary museum, Maison de l’Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière or Saint-Loup museum.
Southern region
If you stay in the southern region, Renoir’s museum is interesting. This is located in the southern Essoyes, where you will find one of his former studios and the modern furnished museum. The southern region of Champagne also has many sporting opportunities. Nature is very diverse with forests, lakes and beautiful trails. You can enjoy cycling, walking, sailing, fishing and golf. Or enjoy one of the beaches. Let us know what appeals to you and we will add it to the program.
Extra options
We make your visit unique and surprising by ensuring every day is a special experience. What about the bars and restaurants set in idyllic locations, or one of the romantic squares in Troyes! There are many extra options you can add. And if you have something specific in mind, just let us know.
Guarantee
This offer is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme on STO Garant’s website (www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).