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Culture festival · Champagne & Reims

Habits de Lumière, Épernay

11–13 December 2026

2026

11–13 December 2026

2027

December 2027

Where

Champagne & Reims

What it is

Habits de Lumière, Épernay explained

The Avenue de Champagne lit up for three nights — projections on the great houses, vintage cars, chefs' tastings and fireworks over the chalk cellars.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Champagne & Reims tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Habits de Lumière, Épernay?

The Avenue de Champagne lit up for three nights — projections on the great houses, vintage cars, chefs' tastings and fireworks over the chalk cellars. It's a culture event held in Champagne & Reims.

When is Habits de Lumière, Épernay in 2026?

Habits de Lumière, Épernay runs 11–13 December 2026 in Champagne & Reims. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Habits de Lumière, Épernay in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are December 2027, in Champagne & Reims.

Is Habits de Lumière, Épernay free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Habits de Lumière, Épernay is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Habits de Lumière, Épernay?

Book a room in Champagne & Reims itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Champagne & Reims also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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