Mercier
Champagne Mercier
Take a small train through 18 km of underground cellars, with a giant cask built for the 1889 World's Fair displayed at the entrance.
Mercier was founded in 1858 by Eugène Mercier. For the 1889 Paris Exposition, he built a giant oak cask holding 200,000 bottles, which was hauled to Paris by 24 oxen and is now displayed in the reception hall. The visit begins with a panoramic lift down 30 meters underground, followed by a small train through the chalk cellars, where bas-reliefs decorate the walls, making it suitable for families. Prices start at about €30, and booking is recommended. It is located at the east end of Avenue de Champagne.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:30 (closed some winter months)
Nearby sights
- Avenue de Champagne, Épernay
- Museum of Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology
- Moët & Chandon
- Aÿ-Champagne
- Hautvillers Abbey
- Lanson
- Veuve Clicquot
- Faux de Verzy