Les Habits de lumière, Epernay
ENCHANTMENT OF LIGHT
On 8, 9 and 10 December 2023, the 23rd edition of the "Habits de Lumière" offered 3 days of festivities in the capital of Champagne!
Visitors are invited to the Avenue de Champagne, a key address for sparkling wines, for two evenings of festivities and performances by famous names in the street arts. It's a unique and enchanting atmosphere, where everyone is free to wander around as they please, in a joyous atmosphere, for a weekend of festivities combining shows and light entertainment, to be shared with friends or family.
3 days, 3 key events
On the eve of the festive season, the town of Epernay, in partnership with the Comité de l'Avenue de Champagne, is offering the Habits de Lumière, three days of festivities focusing on the art of living in the Champagne region.
LES HABITS DE LUMIÈRE
On Friday and Saturday evenings, two festives evenings take place on the Avenue de Champagne
Street performances, champagne bars, musical entertainment and fireworks create a unique and festive atmosphere. These evenings put the spotlight on the Avenue de Champagne and the great Houses that have made its reputation.
THE VEHICLE PARADE
On Sunday, a parade of vintage vehicles takes to the streets of the town. The parade brings together several hundred vehicles belonging to enthusiasts from all over France and abroad.
Vintage, legendary and prestige models are all on show as they parade through the streets of Epernay via the Avenue de Champagne!
OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN EPERNAY
> Eper'neige : ice rink, tobogganing...
From Wednesday 6 December to 7 January, Place Hugues-Plomb and Place Bernard Stasi. From 5pm to 7.30pm on school days and from 2pm to 7.30pm on non-school days.
> Champagne cellars and houses
These three days of festivities are also an opportunity to discover the champagne houses, cooperative cellars and small producers. As well as tasting, there will be guided tours to reveal the secrets of champagne...
GOURMET DAY
On Saturday, gastronomy takes centre stage at the Habits de Saveurs. Star chefs from the region will be on hand to concoct recipes to accompany the various cuvées of champagne being showcased, and will be offering them free of charge for tasting.
In the afternoon, young chefs will compete in front of the public in the Patissiers' Competition. Wine and food matching workshops and cellar tours round off the festivities.
EXTEND THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC
WHATEVER THE DESTINATION, AN ENCHANTED INTERLUDE AWAITS YOUNG AND OLD!
In Reims, the magnificently illuminated cathedral and the giant Christmas tree set the scene, while the Christmas market offers a host of gift ideas for gourmets and craftspeople. In Epernay, the "Habits de lumière" festival promises to be a joyful and luminous 3 days of festivities in the capital of Champagne! In Châlons-en-Champagne, bubbles and baubles decorate the chalets to create a magical atmosphere.
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