The Capital of Champagne, Epernay, is an atypical town located in the heart of the vineyard. Tourists flock there throughout the year, whether to visit the 110 km of cellars, admire Avenue de Champagne or take full eyes when Vestments of Light. A city with a unique heritage and whose Avenue de Champagne benefits from a world renown.
Habits de Lumière: a little history …
The Habits of Light is a cultural and festive project organized by the Avenue de Champagne Committee since the end of the last century. In fact, originally, it was celebrate the end of the year 2000 by allowing tourists and Champardennais alike to walk in the middle of a Avenue de Champagne adorned with sumptuous and unique illuminations and decorations, the time of a almost winter evening.
Over the years, the Habits de Lumière have evolved, while retaining their festive and cultural origins. The city of Épernay has also taken over the main reins of the project, without reducing the entertainment and activities offered by the champagne houses. Each year a theme is in the spotlight : cinema, white, Swinging Sixties or even fantastic machines and the world of Jules Verne.
– © City of Épernay
The Vestments of Light also had the opportunity to have prestigious sponsors such as Claude Lelouch, Julie Andrieu or Philippe Faure-Brac.
This year, the Habits de Lumière will take place over three days, from December 10 to 12, 2021.
An enticing program
Two festive evenings on the Avenue de Champagne on Friday and Saturday evenings, with street shows, champagne bars or even fireworks.
Saturday, place for Clothes of Flavors, a culinary break highlighting starred chefs and therefore gastronomy. Demonstration-tasting of an original recipe and competition of little pastry chefs are planned.
– © City of Épernay
Sunday, the old vehicle parade will march through the streets of the city.
In short, expect three exceptional days !
To find out more, you can visit the official Habits de Lumière website: photos, practical information and a complete program will be just a click away!
To bring some joy and color to this dreary period of the year, the Habits de Lumière are perfect!
France Blue Champagne-Ardenne is a partner of the event.