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There are more than 4 centuries, Dom Alleman describes the town "is called the Hautvillers. Haut, is his name, he is indeed... Like a precious stone, it shines in all its glory. Here is the thick foliage of the forest crown. Later, vines loaded with grapes whose juice brightens the cutting radiance pearls. This is the portrait of this site can delight all eyes to charm all hearts. This is another of its ornaments, the River Marne, she that beautifies these places because its course is majestic, this is a heavenly inspiration Hautvillers built the abbey ".
Do not miss the magnificent viewpoints over the region, located at the upper limit of the vineyards. They are easily accessible by car.
The abbey of Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers: Founded around 650 by St Nivard, the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers welcomed a young Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, aged 29 in 1668. Solicitor of the monastery, he managed his property for 47 years, until his death in 1715, the same month and at the same age as King Louis XIV. His tomb is located in the abbey church. His attentive management enabled the renovation of the abbey, with, for example, the construction of the Porte Sainte-Hélène and the cloister. Father Pérignon improves the quality of the wines produced by the abbey, thanks to his work on blending. Sold to Court suppliers, they were appreciated by Louis XIV. The abbey was abandoned during the Revolution, but began to come back to life in 1823 when Pierre-Gabriel Chandon bought the properties.
The Intercommunal Tourist Office organizes guided tours of the village all year round by reservation, as well as bike rides in the vineyard.
- Guided tour of Hautvillers:
- During the guided tour, discover Hautvillers, the Cradle of Champagne, which owes much of its notoriety to the monk Dom Pérignon, spiritual father of Champagne.
- This typical Champagne village remembers precious moments of history that the guides of the Tourist Office and the Ambassador guides of Hautvillers will make you relive with passion: the foundation of the abbey, the legend of Dom Pérignon, the tradition of wrought iron signs, the listing of its hillsides as a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
- Don't hesitate any longer, come stroll through the narrow streets of Hautvillers accompanied by a guide!
- Optional, champagne tasting at a village winemaker.
Bike rides in the vineyard:
Accompanied by a guide, discover the Champagne vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage and the beautiful village of Hautvillers, cradle of Champagne, which owes its notoriety to Dom Pérignon.
Two rides are available:
- L'Essentielle (2h15 - 6 km):
- Electric bike ride in the Champagne vineyards.
- Guided tour of the village of Hautvillers, Cradle of Champagne.
- Champagne tasting.
- Accompanying guide who will tell you about champagne and Champagne. Every day (except Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday) - On reservation, 8 days in advance minimum.
- Departure with a minimum of 2 people (maximum of 8 people) - Duration: 2h15.
- Immersive (3h45 - 20 km):
- 20 km electric bike ride in the Champagne vineyards.
- Guided tour of the village of Hautvillers, Cradle of Champagne.
- Visit of a cellar followed by a commented tasting.
- Accompanying guide who will tell you about champagne and Champagne.
Every day (except Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday) - On reservation, 8 days in advance minimum.
- Departure with a minimum of 4 people (maximum of 8 people) - Duration: 3h45.
- In April: BD Bubbles Festival. Exhibitions of comic strips and original drawings, autographs...
- Ascension Weekend: Art in the Street.
- The second half of August: Music Festival in Champagne.
- In September: European Heritage Days.
- The weekends of December: Exhibition of crèches in the church.
Exposition Photos "Du Paysage à la Cave"
- From 26 june to 22 september 2024
- 212 Rue de Cumières, Plusieurs lieux
- In 2015, UNESCO included Champagne in its list of World Heritage sites. This recognition takes into account the specificity of the winegrowing landscapes, the Maisons de Champagne and the cellars. The Communauté de Communes de la Grande Vallée de la Marne has created the "Panoramic Tour", an itinerary of 8 viewpoints, so that everyone can contemplate the historic hillsides of the Champagne region. - Four of these viewpoints, located in Hautvillers, Dizy, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Val de Livre, are enhanced by a temporary photo exhibition on the theme of the winery. In this way, visitors can both discover the beauty of the landscape and project themselves into a winery. Building the vertical landscape of wine-growing regions ? From the vine to the cellar, from the visible to the invisible ! - Going down to the cellar is not an innocent gesture. It means cutting yourself off from the world, stopping time and entering another dimension. Champagne is a wine beyond time, from the time beyond, and the cellar is the place where wine returns to chalk to give birth to effervescence. This journey can only be approached with respect and contemplation. In the cellar, all is deafening silence. The wine is made in underground cathedrals inherited from the work of our ancestors. They have left traces of their lives of passion on the walls, as if to remind us of where we come from. We are but heirs. To those of you who come to visit our region, I invite you not to stay on the surface. Here, the landscape is vertical. Go down into the cellars, bend your ear, and you'll hear the cry of yeast, experience the quiver of chalk, communicate with history. Then you can rise to the surface and feast ! - Bon voyage ! - Benoist Laroche
Visite des Caves - Champagne Joseph Desruets
- On 27 july 2024
- 85 Rue de Bacchus, Champagne Joseph Desruets
- Champagne joseph desruets invites you to discover its press on Saturday May 25 and Saturday July 27 from 10am to 5pm. - - Vaulted cellars, wooden press, vat room, sandblasting. - Reservations recommended. - Event in partnership with the Hautvillers Intercommunal Tourist Office - Champagne joseph desruets invites you to discover its vaulted cellars on Saturday 27 May, Saturday 9 September, and Saturday 7 October from 10am to 5pm. - - Wooden press, Vat room, cellar, Sabrage - Booking recommended. - Event in partnership with the Intercommunal Tourist Office of Hautvillers
Apéritif Champenois du Samedi 10/08/2024 - Champagne Jean-Philippe Bosser
- On 10 august 2024
- 109 rue de Bacchus, Champagne Jean-Philippe Bosser
- As a couple, with family or friends, the aperitif is a pleasant moment of conviviality. - What if you spent this festive moment at a winegrower's ? - With the promise of a real meeting, this moment of delight will allow you to exchange with Christelle of Champagne Jean-Philippe BOSSER who will be pleased to welcome you and talk to you about the history of her house and her Champagnes. - Included : a tasting of 3 champagnes accompanied by local products - Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Visite du Vignoble - Champagne DAGONET
- On 17 august 2024
- 210 Route de Fismes, Champagne DAGONET
- Jérôme invites you to discover his vineyard and taste his champagne on Sunday May 19th, Saturday June 8th and Saturday August 17th, from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. - Departures : 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Reservations recommended. - Event in partnership with Office de Tourisme Intercommunal d'Hautvillers - Jérôme invites you to discover his vineyard and taste his champagne on Sunday 19 May, Saturday 8 June and Saturday 17 August, from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. - Departures : 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Booking recommended. - Event in partnership with the Intercommunal Tourist Office of Hautvillers
Oenofestival Musiques en Champagne 2024
- From 21 to 28 august 2024
- 10 place de la république
- For the 24th year, the "Musiques en Champagne" festival offers a different take on the Champagne region, combining concerts and events (discovery of local heritage, tastings, site visits, etc.). On the program : 6 evenings to savor ! - Wednesday, August 21,2024 : Tours/Marne au Champagne A.CHAUVET - ? 6.00 pm and 6.30 pm Entertainment : Visit to Champagne A.Chauvet cellars - ? 7.30pm Concert : French songs by Frédéric BOBIN - Friday August 23,2024 : Val de Livre at the cooperative (picnic formula) - ? 6:00 pm Entertainment : Beer tasting with the Hululuna brewery - ? 7:30pm Concerts : Blues/Rock : alyssa galvan band - Saturday, August 24,2024 : Aÿ at Champagne Henri GIRAUD - ? 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm Entertainment : Cooperage demonstration with La Tonnellerie de Champagne - ? 7.30pm Concert : Italian music group : TOSCANA 5 - Sunday August 25,2024 : Fontaine/Aÿ at the equestrian center with inter-communal fireworks display at the end of the evening - ? 6:30pm Entertainment : Visit of the equestrian center by the owners - ? 7.30pm Concert : Blues : muddy-gurdy - Tuesday, August 27,2024 : Avenay Val d ? Or at the Breuil private park - ? 6:00 pm Entertainment : Champagne tasting with commentary - ? 7:30pm Concert : Groove Band : out of nola - Wednesday August 28,2024 : Champillon at Théâtre des Vignes - ? 5:30pm Entertainment : Culinary demonstration with Royal Champagne followed by tasting - ? 7:30pm Concert : Beatles covers. Joshua COOK meets the beatles - Tickets & program on : https://www.tourisme-hautvillers.com - Information and reservations : Office de tourisme Intercommunal à Hautvillers : - 03.26.57.06.35 (Places are limited, so reservations are essential). - Ticket office opens : early July
Marché de Créateurs & Artistes
- On 31 august 2024
- 168 Rue des Buttes, Parc Pierre Cheval
- Don't miss our artists' market in Hautvillers' Parc Pierre Cheval ! ?? - Unique crafts, producers and painters will be on hand ! - Organized by the Office de Tourisme Intercommunal d'Hautvillers and the Association des Amis d'Hautvillers.