"For most of the year, Épernay's Avenue du Champagne, one of the most famous thoroughfares in the world, is an elegant, and rather serene street. The long, wide avenue hosts some of the most famous Champagne names from Moët to Pol Roger, based in stately houses and maintaining an image of silky sophistication which we, the public get a glimpse of on polished tours of their cellars and tasting rooms."
"But - once a year, for three days, the refined image goes out of the window as the capital of the champagne-making region goes all out festive for its famous winter festival - the Habits de Lumière. Don't worry, there's still plenty of Champagne tasting, but there's also music, an extraordinary street light show, pop up Champagne and food stalls, fireworks and shows, a parade and cooking contests."
"As dusk falls on Friday and Saturday, the street starts to transform into a sea of colour, light projections and luminous art. Pop up Champagne bars start sprouting like truffles under an oak tree. Tables groan under the weight of bottles. The streets fill with people who promenade along the mile (1.5 km) long Avenue, stopping to sample a glass here and there, to admire the son et Lumière shows or dance at a p"
Épernay's Avenue du Champagne is normally an elegant, serene avenue hosting major Champagne houses and public cellar tours. Once a year the Habits de Lumière turns the avenue into a three-day festival combining Champagne tastings with music, street light shows, pop-up Champagne and food stalls, fireworks, parades and cooking contests. The festival is easy to reach by train from Paris and offers distinct programming each day: Saturday focuses on gastronomy with chef and winegrower pairings, workshops and cellar tours; Sunday features a parade of vintage cars. Friday and Saturday nights showcase vibrant light projections and illuminated art alongside street bars and crowds promenading the mile-long avenue.
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