Event Details
Welcome to Habits de Lumière 2026 in Épernay
From December 11 to 13, 2026, the famous Avenue de Champagne in Épernay transforms into a winter wonderland of light for the 26th time. Organized by the town of Épernay together with the Avenue de Champagne Committee, Habits de Lumière brings the grand Champagne houses along the avenue to life with illuminations, video projections and festive programming.
Highlights and Attractions at Habits de Lumière in Épernay
- Two festive evenings on Friday and Saturday featuring video mapping on the historic facades
- A luminous parade along the Avenue de Champagne leading up to a large fireworks display
- Champagne bars and live music set up right along the avenue
- Habits de Saveurs on Saturday morning, where star chefs team up with Champagne houses for creative tasting demonstrations
- A vintage car parade on Sunday featuring more than 400 collector vehicles
- Cellar visits at several Champagne houses located along the avenue
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Épernay
On Friday and Saturday evenings, the celebrations open with a light projection on the town hall facade, followed by a luminous parade down the Avenue de Champagne that leads to the fireworks. Following the parade route also means passing several Champagne houses that open their cellars for visits and tastings. Saturday morning belongs to gastronomy with the Habits de Saveurs, while Sunday closes the weekend with the atmospheric vintage car parade through town. Workshops such as Accords Mets et Vins are paid and reservation only, with details typically announced in mid November.
Tickets and Admission for Habits de Lumière 2026
Access to the street festivities, illuminations, parade and fireworks along the Avenue de Champagne is free. Certain program elements, such as guided cellar tours or the Accords Mets et Vins workshops, require payment and advance reservation; exact prices are set by each participating house and usually published in mid November.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Épernay
- Épernay is about one hour from Paris by train, and arriving by train is recommended given the large crowds
- The Avenue de Champagne is closed to traffic for the evening events, so warm clothing is a good idea in December
- Accommodation in Épernay should be booked well ahead for this weekend, as demand is traditionally very high
- Anyone planning a cellar visit or workshop should register as soon as reservations open
