Visit of the Cave aux Coquillages and tasting

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Fleury-la-Rivière

Visit of the Cave aux Coquillages and tasting

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The Cave aux Coquillages, dug in a former Champagne farm, invites you to an unusual experience in an underground environment. Accompanied by a guide, you will discover an exceptional geological and paleontological heritage.

It gathers in its underground layout a multitude of fossils. Among others, you will discover the Campaniles gigateum. These specimens of 40 to 60 cm length are giant shells, which testify of the geological wealth of Champagne. The locality would have been covered with tropical sea water more than 45 million years ago!

The winery is located in an old family farm in the heart of the village. In the region, vineyards flourish majestically thanks to the richness of its soil and the generosity of its climate. After your escapade, a champagne tasting will be offered.

The Cave aux Coquillages is an original and enriching idea to do with family or friends. To make the most of this place, guest rooms are available on site.

Average duration 1 hour
Languages spoken French
Difficulty Suitable for all

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Visit of the Cave aux Coquillages

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Open 7 days a week
Opening hours according to calendar

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An unusual underground visit

About

EARL CHAMPAGNE LEGRAND-LATOUR - LA CAVE AUX COQUILLAGES

It is a Champagne cellar like no other, where geology, paleontology and oenology are combined. Nestled in the hillsides of the Marne Valley, it is a journey back through time that is offered during a guided visit to the Lutetian period, 45 million years ago, when a tropical sea extended as far as Champagne.
Fossils from this period, exceptionally well preserved and for which the area is famous, have been put into their natural context and presented all along a route of underground galleries.
The unusual character of this cellar also highlights the special relationship between the geology and the Champagne wine of the Legrand-Latour family estate.

- Guided tours of the fossil site and the champagne cellars
- Workshops and courses of initiation to paleontology
- Tasting of Legrand-Latour champagne
- Bed and breakfast
- Store
- Reception of groups/school groups

Reservations :
0326583643 or info@geologie-oenologie.fr
Visits are offered from Monday to Sunday upon reservation

41 Rue du Bourg de Vesle 51480 Fleury-la-Rivière
info@geologie-oenologie.fr
Tel : 03 26 58 36 43
http://geologie-oenologie.fr/

39 rue du Bourg de Vesle
51480 Fleury la Rivière

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03 26 58 36 43 www.geologie-oenologie.fr

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