Celles-Sur-Ource: Champagne and Heritage

Celles-Sur-Ource brings together connections to Champagne and a rich heritage. Several themes can help you decide on your trip: the evolution of the Champagne bottle, religious heritage, winegrower experiences and a waymarked trail. The experiences also vary in content, duration and seasonal availability.

Champagne and local history

More than thirty Champagne producers operate in the Celles-Sur-Ource area. This number may change over time. Part of the area lies along the Route du Champagne. Together, the producers and the route offer two distinct points of reference for the area’s connection to Champagne, although the route does not cover the entire area.

The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is a 16th-century example of religious and rural heritage. It adds a distinct historical dimension to the Champagne culture. When considering Celles-Sur-Ource as a destination, you can also take into account heritage that is not directly related to the production or tasting of Champagne.

The history of the bottle and tastings

The Musée des bouteilles anciennes traces the evolution of the Champagne bottle through changing shapes and successive technical adaptations. The exhibition is arranged chronologically and includes explanations, complemented by themed display cases. This brings together a chronological overview and a thematic presentation: both bottle shapes and technical changes are part of this approach to Champagne history.

Winegrower experiences in different formats

Les Échappées by Marcel Vézien offers “Vigneron d’un Jour” as a half-day or full-day experience. The programmes are seasonal and available by reservation only. To plan your visit, you can first choose the time frame you prefer, then check the season and reservation requirements for your travel dates. Champagne Marcel Vézien also offers a cellar tour with explanations of Champagne production, followed by a tasting of three cuvées.

A tourism listing, updated on 14 February 2025, mentions a discovery tasting at Champagne Richard Cheurlin, as well as an option combining a tasting with a cellar tour. The options differ in whether a cellar tour is included with the tasting. Check in advance which option is available for your travel dates.

At Champagne Cheurlin Dangin, family winemaking traditions have been continued in Celles-Sur-Ource for ten generations. The house offers a free, 30-minute guided tour. The stated duration helps you distinguish this experience from the half-day and full-day “Vigneron d’un Jour” options; these are different experiences.

Trail and flight over the vineyards

The Chemin du vigneron is a trail taking about three and a half hours, marked with white and yellow blazes. Check current trail conditions before setting out. The approximate duration and trail markings are useful planning references, but you should still check the route’s condition before your walk.

Champagne Lionel Carreau offers a 30-minute flight over the Côte des Bar vineyards, accompanied by explanations from a local pilot. In terms of time, a half-hour flight compares with a trail of around three and a half hours. The format differs too: the flight includes explanations from the pilot, while the Chemin du vigneron is marked with white and yellow blazes.

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