Hautvillers, Abbaye Saint-Pierre

Abbey of St Peter Hautvillers (Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers) is a former Benedictine monastery in the Hautvillers village. The abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. 

One of its monks, Dom Pérignon has invented the sparkling wine in the region of Champagne. The life and work of this famous procurator, who managed the assets of the monastic community from 1668 to 1715, is closely linked to the reputation of Champagne’s wine. Dom Pérignon took charge of the cellars and the production of wine. A talented man, passionate about his vines, did much to improve the production of champagne, such as blending wines from different grape varieties, storage in strong glass bottles and the use of cork instead of wooden bungs.

Visitors can see his tomb in the Abbey church.  The village of Hautvillers, including its ancient Abbey, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2015 under the Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars classification.

In Hautvillers there are 26 local Champagne producers !

Where to eat in Hautvillers

Café d'Hautvillers Website

2, Place de la République - 51160 Hautvillers - France

Tel : + 33 3 26 59 40 34

Pub style cooking at lunches! Enjoy a glass of champagne on the terrasse of the Café ! The café d'Hautvillers welcomes you from thursday until tuesday afternoon. Closed on tuesdays afternoon and wednesdays.

Au 36 Website

36, rue Dom Perignon - 51160 Hautvillers - France

Tel : + 33 3 26 51 58 37

At "Au 36" you'll find a selection of champagnes from the whole region, meaning you can actually taste the different blendings in the same place!

A cavist offering cellars prices shall you find the wine you were after!You can sample champagne but also enjoyed a plate of local dishes. The Champagne Ardenne's gastronomy comes to your palate in small portions: the "Champar'dises" are available on a daily basis and provides you with a tasty light lunch option.

From april to october, open daily, on weekends and public holidays from 10.30am til 5.00pm. Closed on mondays. In november, december and march, open daily from 10.30am til 5.00pm, on sundays from 10.30am til 3.30pm. Closed on public holidays and mondays. Open on appointment only in january and february.

The Abbey Restaurant Website

Rue de l'Eglise - 51160 Hautvillers - France

Tel: + 33 3 26 59 44 79

The Chef Thierry Landragin welcomes you in his restaurant for a discovery of Champagne Ardenne's gastronomy at its best! The occasion to sample dishes made out of fresh local products and turned into specialities for a unique experience! Located on the former monastery's ground, you'll appreciate the original decoration of the place. Within walking distance, the abbey church where Dom Perignon, father of modern oenology, rest in peace.

Open for lunch only on wednesday, thursday and sunday. On for lunch and diner on friday and saturday. Closed on monday and tuedsay. Open daily for groups, on appointment. 

More informations You can find at the Official site of Hautvillers.