Must-see nightlife in Champagne

  • C. Comme

    Épernay

    The downstairs cellar has a stash of 400 different varieties of Champagne; sample them in the softly lit bar-bistro upstairs. Accompany with a tasting…

  • Au 36

    Champagne

    This slinky wine boutique has a ‘wall’ of Champagne, innovatively arranged by aroma, and a laid-back upstairs tasting room. A two-/three-glass tasting…

  • Perching Bar

    Champagne

    Squirrelled away deep in the forest of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne de Reims, this slick, Nordic-cool treehouse commands broad views over…

  • Chez Gus

    Troyes

    Riding the new wave of retro-style coffee shops, vintage-cool Chez Gus is one of the hippest hang-outs in town for an espresso, smoothie, speciality tea…

  • Chez Philippe

    Troyes

    This is one of the chicest Champagne bars in town, with its lilac walls, cosy living-room feel and quirky scattering of vintage furniture. Black-and-white…

  • Dixi Café

    Troyes

    A convivial neighbourhood bar that draws an arty crowd, including students. The house speciality is rhum arrangé (fruit-infused rum). Has live music –…

  • Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage

    Reims

    This bijou wine bar is a convivial spot to chill over a glass of wine or Champagne (some 500 are offered) with a tasting plate of charcuterie and cheese…

  • Waïda

    Reims

    A tearoom and confectioner with old-fashioned mirrors, mosaics and marble. This is a good place to pick up a box of Reims’ famous biscuits roses (pink…

  • Café du Palais

    Reims

    Run by the same family since 1930, this art-deco cafe is the place to sip a glass of Champagne. Lit by a skylight is an extraordinary collection of bric-a…

  • Rouge et Noir

    Troyes

    Done out in red and grey hues as the name suggests, this smart stone-walled bar is an enticing pick for sampling local wines and Champagnes, perhaps…

  • Les Cabaretiers

    Troyes

    Jazzy music and an upbeat crowd make this little wood-floored bar in the old centre a nicely chilled spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or beer. It…

  • La Fine Bulle

    Épernay

    This is a smart Champagne bar, boutique and restaurant rolled into one. Each week there are five/six (€15/18) Champagnes available for tasting.