MEDIA EVENT CHAMPAGNE UNESCO PROVINS / EPERNAY

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MEDIA EVENT CHAMPAGNE UNESCO
PROVINS / EPERNAY
18h
Installation30th
au Château
de Fère-en-Tardenois*****
From SEPTEMBER
to OCTOBER
3rd 2015
Diner au restaurant de l’hôtel
Château de Fère-en-Tardenois
Route de Fismes
02130 Fère-en-Tardenois
+33 (0)3 23 82 21 13
www.chateaudefere.com
A une heure de Paris, ce château du XVIème siècle se dresse au milieu
d'un parc boisé de 66 hectares, parmi les ruines impressionnantes du
château médiéval du XIIIème siècle. Toutes les chambres sont décorées
avec goût et sont toutes uniques. Le restaurant laisse aux plus fins
gourmets le souvenir ému d'une cuisine créative.
Contacts :
Champagne-Ardenne Tourisme
Guillaume HUBERT
 03 26 21 85 85 / 06 83 40 85 15
Seine et Marne Tourisme
Séverine CAMBLONG
Pôle d'Excellence du Tourisme
Quartier Henri IV-Place d'Armes-77300 Fontainebleau
 01 60 39 60 34 / 06 31 49 08 80
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 TH
Arrival in PROVINS
Dinner
Restaurant de l'hôtel LES VIEUX REMPARTS
Situated less than an hour outside Paris, between the Brie and Champagne
areas, ‘Aux Vieux Remparts’ restaurant welcomes you right in the heart of the
medieval town of Provins.
Our 2 restaurant rooms, inspired by the medieval ages can welcome up to 80
people.
The Eglantine room is bright and welcoming. In an equally harmonious setting,
the Landora room offers a medieval theme with a touch of contemporary design
set by its modern embroided lit panels.
3 rue Couverte - 77 160 Provins
T. +00 33 (0)1 64 08 94 00
www.auxvieuxremparts.com
Night
Hotel César
Located in the medieval town of Provins, this elegant and comfortable hotel has a
24-hour front desk and features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi access.
Fitness and wellness centres, and a meeting room are available on site.
The 27 rooms are all equipped with flat-screen TV, safety box and telephone, and
newspaper and magazines are available upon request. The private bathroom
includes hairdryer, slippers and bathrobe.
A buffet breakfast with local produce is served every morning in the dining room
opening onto the hotel’s courtyard.
13 rue Sainte Croix - 77160 Provins
T. +00 33 (0)1 60 52 05 20
http://lecesarhotel.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST
10h - 12h15
Guided visit of Provins
The city of Provins recently won the title of “City of Art and History” » and is
inscribed on the UNESCO List of Humanity World Heritage.
With a unique heritage in France and a series of activities based on the theme of
the Middle Ages, the city of Provins takes its visitors back in time, into a world of
lords, ladies and knights.
Among the many architectural jewels in the city, there are the famous Tour César,
symbol of the town, the collegiate church of Saint Quiriace, Saint Ayoul's church,
the ramparts, the fortified gates, the 150 Romanesque and Gothic halls, and
nearly 10 km of underground passages!
The Grange aux Dîmes (tithe barn) which housed the former covered market,
offers an accurate and realistic re-creation of the scenes and atmosphere of
the old medieval Champagne fairs. Audio guides are available in French,
English, German and Chinese, to help you relive the atmosphere of one of the
biggest fairs in Europe, at the heart of the Middle Ages.
Office de Tourisme de Provins
Chemin de Villecran - 77160 Provins
T. +00 33 (0)1 64 60 26 26
www.provins.net
12h30-14h
Lunch at Les Vieux remparts : www.auxvieuxremparts.com
14h
Departure to Epernay
16h
Cellars visit at Maison MERCIER
Aboard a small train, and 30 meters deep, the Mercier house offers an audio
guide narrated tour of its cellars and a return on his history.
The visit is followed by a tasting.
Champagne Mercier
68-70 Avenue de Champagne
51200 Épernay
T.00 33 (0)3 26 51 20 00 - www.champagnemercier.fr
18h
Check in at hôtel Jean Moët
Guests can relax at the spa and enjoy a peaceful night in one of the 12 rooms in
this mansion of the 18th style.
Hôtel Jean Moët
7 Rue Jean Moët
51200 Épernay
T. 00 33(0)3 26 32 19 22 - www.hoteljeanmoet.com
20h
Dinner at the restaurant La Table Kobus
You will enjoy a tasty traditional cuisine in an art deco brasserie décor.
La Table Kobus
3 Rue Dr Rousseau
51200 Épernay
T. 00 33 (0)3 26 51 53 53 - http://la-table-kobus.fr
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 ND
9h
Hotel check out
9h30
The hills from the sky –Aérodrome de Plivot
Discover the vineyards aboard an airplane 4 places
Enjoy the Champagne landscape from the air.
11h00
Walking tour of the Avenue de Champagne
Discover ' Avenue de Champagne' seat of the greatest Champagne houses ,
main artery of Epernay, the capital of Champagne .
Its eclectic architecture, its 110 km of cellars and big names make it a unique
place in the world class world heritage of UNESCO.
12h00
Meet at the tourist office Epernay ‘ Pays de Champagne’
12h30
Bus en vignes
Lunch agreements food and wine at the heart of vineyards in the equipped bus
'au delà de chez soi’.
Lunch will be commented by an oenologist who will make you appreciate the
combination of flavors offered. http://www.ot-epernay.fr/page/bus-en-vignes
14h00
Guided visit of Hautvillers
Discover this picturesque village, the birthplace of Champagne.
Our guide will tell you the story of Dom Perignon that rests at the heart of the
Village Church.
Enjoy the exceptional view before taking the scenic route.
15h30
Guided tour of the Champagne House Canard-Duchêne in Ludes
Canard-Duchêne is nestled in the heart of the mountain of Reims, in a green.
You will discover its cellars and its history before enjoying one of his best
vintages.
Champagne Canard Duchêne
1 Rue Edmond Canard
51500 Ludes
T. 00 33 (0)3 26 61 11 60 - www.canard-duchene.fr
17h45
Hotel check in
20h
Gala evening at the Tau Palace
Palais du Tau
2 Place du Cardinal Luçon 51100 Reims
T. +00 33 (0)3 26 47 81 79
http://palais-tau.monuments-nationaux.fr
The Tau Palace: Residence of the bishops and then the archbishops of Reims,
this palace is now the museum of the architectural construction of the cathedral.
Animation : « Sabrage » by the « Confrérie des Sacres de la Champagne »
It considers itself as the ardent defender of Champagne region and its wines. It
address itself to epicureans of XXIth century and offers to share this mythical
wine thus that its values: Friendship, Humanism, and Friendliness.
During this animation, new personalities are initiated to the art of “sabrage” of a
wine bottle of Champagne.
Then, these personalities are grew up to the grade of « Pair de la Champagne »
and they commit themselves to sponsor a cep of vine identified as Champagne
brand.
Night in Reims
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 RD
9h30
Hotel check out
10h
Guided tour of the Champagne house POMMERY and the VILLA DEMOISELLE
Discover the cellars of Champagne Pommery , built on ancient chalk pits dug by
the Gallo-Romans 2000 years ago .
An exceptional site that combines Champagne tradition and culture through its
galleries which displays many works of art.
Champagne Pommery
5 Place du Général Gouraud
51100 Reims
T. 00 33 (0)3 26 61 62 63 - www.vrankenpommery.com
12h30
Déjeuner à Reims