From Brugny, panoramic views stretch across the southern valley of Épernay. In Brugny-Vaudancourt, winegrowing, historic buildings and landscapes offer distinct reasons to visit. Which aspect you focus on will determine whether Champagne experiences, architectural history or views of the surrounding area feature first in your plans.

Champagne experiences with different focuses

At Champagne Edmond Bourdelat, the visit offers insights into vineyard work and production. Depending on the season, it may include a walk through the vineyards, where visitors can learn about different stages of winegrowing. The visit also explains how Champagne is made, from pressing to bottling, and ends with a tasting of several Champagnes from the range. Champagne Etienne Oudart invites families and friends to learn about the winemaker’s work and be introduced to the art of tasting. At Champagne De Sloovere-Pienne, expertise has been passed down through five generations. L’Instant Terroir includes a tour and a tasting of two Champagnes at La Grange Le Comte in Brugny-Vaudancourt.

The different focuses are easy to compare: Edmond Bourdelat highlights vineyard work and production, while Etienne Oudart focuses on the winemaker’s work and an introduction to tasting. L’Instant Terroir combines a tour with a tasting of two Champagnes, while at De Sloovere-Pienne, the experience passed down through generations is central. You can choose your visit based on whether you are particularly interested in winegrowing, production, tasting or the passing on of winemaking knowledge.

Architectural history across different periods

The Église Saint-Sébastien dates from the 14th century. The main building phases of the Château de Brugny took place in the 16th and 18th centuries; it is partly listed as a historic monument. The church and château therefore represent different periods: the church dates to the 14th century, while the château has several later building phases. The construction period and protected status are two separate aspects of the château. Those interested in architecture can thus consider a medieval church and the château’s main phases from later centuries as distinct historical points of reference.

Landscapes from the expansive to the local

Brugny lies among meadows, vineyards and forests. The panoramic view across the southern valley of Épernay adds a broad perspective to this landscape. In Vaudancourt, a rû—that is, a stream—runs along the main road. These three landscape features show different scales: meadows, vineyards and forests describe the surroundings, the view looks out across the valley, and the rû is a specific detail of the streetscape in Vaudancourt. Landscape here therefore means both the view and features that are part of the village itself.

Plan your stay

You can then consider which of the different visitor experiences best suits your focus. If you plan to visit L’Instant Terroir, check current availability in advance. At Champagne Edmond Bourdelat, the vineyard walk may be included depending on the season, so take this into account when planning.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Mard-lès-Rouffy, Villers-Sous-Châtillon, Moussy, Fontaine-Sur-Ay, Linthes, Rosnay, Bourg-Sainte-Marie, Mondement-Montgivroux.

For the broader travel overview: Marne.