Vignoble Hautvillers Unesco © S. Millot Coll.adt

Champagne hillsides, estates and cellars

A UNESCO World Heritage

“Everything is heritage, but not all heritage is of equal interest “. In 2015, the “Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne” achieved their greatest accolade when UNESCO included them on the World Heritage list. “As a place of culture and identity of the Champagne region, this unique asset has now become part of the shared heritage of humanity.”

A vast and

historic region

The “coteaux, maisons et caves de Champagne”, consist of three areas:

The historic vineyards of Hautvillers, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

Avenue de Champagne and Fort Chabrol in Epernay

The hillside of Saint-Nicaise in Reims

An area made up of 320 communes.

These are the areas where the method for creating sparkling wines was developed, from its beginnings in the 17th century to its early stages of production in the 19th century.

Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Coteaux, Maisons, Caves de Champagne - Patrimoine mondial

This region reflects the entire champagne production process.

First and foremost, the historic hillsides, with vineyards, which are more or less the source of supply. The underground cellars which are the production facilities and finally the Champagne houses which are the commercial premises.

This extensive network has thus been recognised by UNESCO.