Museum of Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology
Musée du Vin de Champagne et d'Archéologie régionale (Château Perrier)
A museum housed in the Château Perrier on Avenue de Champagne, systematically telling the history of Champagne making, with regional archaeological collections.
The museum occupies the 19th-century Château Perrier, which reopened in 2021 after restoration. Its three floors present the geology and terroir of the Champagne region, the evolution of winemaking techniques, corks, and labels, and prehistoric to medieval archaeological finds from around Épernay. Climbing the tower offers views over Avenue de Champagne and the vineyards of the Marne Valley. Admission is about €8, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. It sits at the western end of Avenue de Champagne, ideal for learning background before visiting the cellars.
Opening hours
Closed Tue; approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Moët & Chandon
- Mercier
- Avenue de Champagne, Épernay
- Hautvillers Abbey
- Aÿ-Champagne
- Lanson
- Veuve Clicquot
- Basilica of Saint-Remi