Founded around 650 by St Nivard, the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers welcomed a young Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, aged 29, in 1668.
Solicitor of the monastery, he managed his property for 47 years, until his death in 1715. Father Pérignon improved the quality of the wines produced by the abbey, thanks to his work on blending. The abbey is now the private property of Moët & Chandon, it cannot be visited.

The abbey church of Saint-Sindulphe, located next to the abbey of Saint Pierre, houses the tomb of the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon as well as the relics of Saint Helena.

The church is open and freely accessible :

Until 22th of November

From Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm

On Wednesday from 9am to 4.15pm

From 23th of November

Everyday from 9am to 4pm

Masses take place every 3rd Sunday of odd months, except in July.

The church will be closed for cleaning on the following dates: 12 March, 1st May, 21 May, 2 July,
17 September, 5 November

The statue made by the Châlons sculptor Juan Carlos Carrillo, and inaugurated in June 2022, can be seen in the Pierre Cheval park in Hautvillers. It is made of bronze, measures almost 3 meters in height and weighs 700kg. The statue features a giant bottle that can hold the contents of 360 bottles of Champagne on its own.

140 wrought iron signs adorn the fronts of the houses of Hautvillers.
Original and typical accessories of the village, they represent the profession, the passion, or any distinctive sign designating its owner. Don’t forget to look up while strolling the streets!

The Tourist Office offers a signpost tour to discover 28 iconic signs in the village.

On sale for €1 in French and English.

A few alleys are present in the village, you can take them while strolling:
– The lane of the cul de lampe, or “the passage of the monks” which the monks used at the time to go to the pittance.
-The alley of the 4 brothers and its 90 steps
-the Lécaillon alley

Discover typical Champagne houses: red brick around the windows and the door, a dog sitting, a bull’s eye, mullioned windows and a porte-cochere with a basket handle.

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Hautvillers means “High village”, this is the opportunity to take a look at this panoramic view offered by its location:
-Belvedère Dom Pérignon: Panoramic and landscaped view of the Marne Valley
– Panoramic site of the Croix Joseph, direction Saint-Imoges

Many winegrowers in the village welcome you for a tasting and/or a visit to the cellar (reservation preferable).

You can find them here.

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Au 36 : Champagne tasting with a weekly selection of Champagne from Hautvillers and the surrounding area.

Le Café d’Hautvillers : traditional brasserie, board to share.

Beau Lieu : wine cave, bistrot

clotaire : bistronomic restaurant

L’Atelier des Moines : small homemade dishes, sharing platters, local produce.

Le Clos des Arches : champagne bar and tea room.

Le Clos Haton : champagne bar and sharing platters

Circuit pédestre du Piédestal de Dom Pérignon -3km/50 min
Sentier pédestre du Pic Noir -1,8 à 2,5km/1h à 2h
Boucle pédestre des Rinsillons -2.5km/1h
Sentier pédestre Botanique des Rinsillons -4.2km/1h
Sentier Rando croquis d’Hautvillers -6km/1h30
Circuit pédestre de la Boucle de Bellevue -8km/2h40
Circuit pédestre de Saint-Marc -11km/3h

Guided tour Hautvillers – « Following the steps of Dom Pérignon »

Duration : 1h00

Possibility to have a tasting of champagne after the tour.

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Guided tour Hautvillers – « The nose in the air » (iron signs)

Duration : 1h30

Possibility to have a tasting of champagne after the tour.

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