Driverless
train tour
UNESCO
World Heritage site
Visit
our vineyard
Just 1½ hours
from Paris
Discover the House Mercier
The train tour is always included, at no extra cost!
Our store is available at the end of the tour.
Unable to find availability for a visit today? Contact our team at +33 3 26 51 22 22.
Last-minute slots may occasionally become available!
Our tours are accessible to all (PRM), and our audio guide is available on tablet in French sign language.
**Any teenager must be accompanied by an adult. An alternative to the glass of champagne is offered to teenagers and children.
At the age of just 20, Eugène Mercier founded his own House and soon began to think big. He revolutionised the world of champagne and set himself a radical challenge: to make champagne – a drink historically reserved for the elite – accessible to all without sacrificing quality. An innovator at heart, he was one of the first in the region to introduce electricity to his cellars in 1886. He was also involved in the early stages of advertising by presenting one of the first commercials created by the Lumière brothers.
Discover the House’s heritage, thirty metres beneath the chalky soil of Epernay. Board the Mercier train to travel through a section of the 18 kilometres of single-storey cellars and discover the bas-relief carvings by sculptor Gustave Navlet. Discover the thousands of bottles nestling in our maze of cellars.
*Bas-relief by Gustave Navlet referencing the visit of President Carnot to the Mercier cellars in 1891.
A tour accessible to everyone, whether visiting alone, as a couple or with the family.
Tour available in 11 languages...
including sign language.
Return to the surface and round off your visit with a tasting session guided by our sommelier, with whom you can share your impressions. Depending on your chosen tour, discover the unique characteristics of each of our different Mercier cuvées.
Finish the experience with a visit to the Mercier Boutique.
68 Av. de Champagne, 51200 Epernay
The cellars are cold, so please bring warm clothing.
The cellars have a lift and a special entrance for wheelchair users.
2025 CALENDAR
· 31 March to 16 November 2025: Open 7 days a week
· 17 November to 28 December 2025: Open Wednesday to Sunday
· Closed: 25th and 31st December
· Exceptionally open: Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December
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Both tours follow the same circuit aboard our visitor train. On a tour guided by an ambassador, a professional guide will accompany you and provide live commentary. On an audio-guided tour, explanations are delivered through the device provided at the start of the visit.
· Ambassador guided tours: French or English
· Audio-guided tours: 10 languages available — French, English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian
· Upon request, we also offer audio-guided experiences in French Sign Language via tablet.
We do not offer any tours without tastings.The train follows the same path, the circuit and the commentary are identical for all three tours. The difference lies in the tasting: 1, 2 or 3 cuvées are served depending on the experience selected.
All include a cellar tour by train with commentary from a professional guide. Each experience has its own theme and tasting. Full details can be found in the “Choose your visit” section by clicking “Learn more”.
Yes. The “A Stroll by the Vineyards” tour runs from May to October and includes the cellar visit, a tasting of two emblematic cuvées, and a guided discovery of our adjacent vineyard plot. Please note that the itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions.
No. The tour focuses exclusively on our historic cellars, where the maturation and riddling stages take place. The full winemaking process is explained during the visit.
No. All our tours include a tasting.
Yes. Guests are welcome to taste our champagnes at the Visitor Centre during our opening hours, no reservation neede
No, we do not offer food service. Only champagne tastings are available.
Yes. All experiences include access to the cellars via our panoramic lift, followed by the tour on board the visitor train.
Dedicated spaces are available for wheelchair users.
To reserve, please contact us directly: +33 (0)3 26 51 22 22
visitescaves@champagnemercier.com
Yes, we offer a preferential rate. A non-alcoholic drink will be served during the tasting. Please contact us to reserve this option.
Yes, when accompanied by an adult. Booking is mandatory for all minors:
· Free for children under 10 (select the “Child” ticket)
· Ages 10–17: please select the “Teen” ticket
· Audio-guided tours: up to 30 people
· Ambassador guided tours: 15 to 20 people, depending on the theme
Pets are welcome in the boutique and tasting areas. However, for hygiene and safety reasons, they may not enter the cellars unless carried in a suitable bag or pet carrier.
Advance booking is highly recommended to guarantee availability. Book online: champagnemercier.com/en/visit-us
You will receive a payment confirmation email and a separate email containing your e-tickets.
Check your spam folder if necessary. If you still haven’t received anything, please contact: +33 (0)3 26 51 22 22 visitescaves@champagnemercier.com
No. For same-day availability, please call us directly.
We accept CB, Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards.
Unfortunately, no.
Unfortunately, we do not.
Yes, our boutique is open to the public for on-site purchases without needing to visit the cellars.
The boutique is open on the same days as the Visitor Centre. Please call us to confirm opening hours: +33 (0)3 26 51 22 22
