Foire de Champagne — a 3-day weekend in Champagne

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Troyes

   Land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Foire de Champagne

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Bypass the main exhibition hall and head to the Aube grower-producer tastings—these small vignerons (many family-run for generations) rarely export and offer 20-40% lower prices than major houses. Ask specifically for 'Côte des Bar' producers; their Chardonnay-heavy Champagnes are mineral-driven gems unavailable elsewhere.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Champagne

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Troyes

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Troyes

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Troyes

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Mid-range daily budget

~€260/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site