Pressoria is an interactive sensory museum housed in a former Pommery pressing centre in Aÿ-Champagne, exploring champagne through all five senses.
This guide was updated in July 2026. The site’s restaurant is currently closed and won’t reopen until September 2026, though the rest of the visit, including the tasting, continues as normal. You can book in advance through Viator to confirm your ticket before you travel.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Boulevard Pierre Cheval, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France |
| Hours | Open daily except Thursdays; last admission 4:30pm |
| Adult ticket | €18 |
| Children (6–17) | €9.50 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Nearest transit | Aÿ-Champagne TER train station, about 15 minutes’ walk |
| Typical visit duration | 1.5–2 hours |
Why book Pressoria tickets?
- 🏛️ Housed in a former Pommery pressing centre, at the foot of the UNESCO-listed Champagne hillsides.
- 🎟️ A tasting of two champagnes included with every adult ticket, with grape juice for younger visitors.
- 🌿 A five-senses journey through ten themed rooms covering geology, climate, and the vine’s yearly cycle.
- 📜 An 8-minute immersive finale, developed with a University of Reims physics team studying champagne bubbles.
- 💰 Free for children under 6, with family and group rates available.
Opening hours for Pressoria
Pressoria is open every day except Thursdays, with last admission at 4:30pm. Given the site’s tasting and full sensory journey, it’s worth arriving well before this cut-off to enjoy the visit without rushing.
Ticket prices for Pressoria
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (Sensory Journey and Tasting) | €18 |
| Children (6–17) | €9.50 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | €45 |
| Additional child | €7 |
| Group (20+, per adult) | €15 |
Every adult ticket includes a commented tasting of two champagnes, or two grape juices for children and non-drinkers, with the selection changing every two months. Reduced rates are available for students, jobseekers, residents of the local area, and several partner cardholders, with proof required at the welcome desk. Book through Viator if you’d rather have your ticket confirmed ahead of time.
How to get to Pressoria
By car: Pressoria is about 5 minutes from Épernay, with free on-site parking, including disabled spaces.
By train: the Aÿ-Champagne TER station is about a 15-minute walk away.
By bus: the MOUVÉO Line 10 from Épernay stops at “La Tour,” about 300 metres from the site.
By air: Paris-Vatry airport is around 45 minutes away, and Paris Charles de Gaulle about an hour and a half.
Parking
Pressoria has free parking on site, including designated disabled spaces.
How long to spend at Pressoria
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours, including the tasting at the end of the tour.
Accessibility at Pressoria
Pressoria is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility, with lifts and adapted restrooms throughout the site.
What to see at Pressoria
The ten themed rooms guide visitors through the geology of the region’s chalky soil, the vine’s yearly cycle, the grape harvest, and the champagne-making process, using touch, sound, and scent alongside the visuals.
The René Lalique space is dedicated to the celebrated glassmaker, who was based in Aÿ-Champagne.
The 8-minute immersive finale, developed with a University of Reims research team studying the physics of champagne bubbles, places visitors at the centre of a 360-degree effervescence spectacle.
The tasting terrace, overlooking the Aÿ vineyard, is where the visit ends with a comparison of two champagnes, poured from cuvées that rotate every two months.
The concept store, accessible without a museum ticket, sells local products, wine-related books and games, and other gifts connected to the Champagne region.
Note that Pressoria’s own restaurant is closed until September 2026, though the concept store and the rest of the visit continue as normal.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Avoid planning a Thursday visit | Pressoria is closed every Thursday. |
| Arrive well before 4:30pm | This is the last admission time for the full sensory journey and tasting. |
| Don’t expect the restaurant just yet | It’s closed until September 2026, though the concept store remains open. |
| Bring proof of eligibility for reduced rates | Many discounts require ID or a membership card at the welcome desk. |
| Leave pets at home | Only official guide dogs are permitted inside. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does a ticket cost? | €18 for adults, including a tasting of two champagnes, and €9.50 for children aged 6 to 17. Booking in advance confirms your ticket ahead of time. |
| What are the current opening hours? | Daily except Thursdays, with last admission at 4:30pm. |
| Is the restaurant open? | No, it’s closed until September 2026, though the concept store remains open. |
| Is it wheelchair accessible? | Yes, fully accessible with lifts and adapted restrooms. |
| Can children visit? | Yes, though under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, and children are given a grape juice tasting instead of champagne. |
Things to do nearby
Épernay, just 5 minutes away, is home to the Avenue de Champagne and several of the region’s grandest champagne houses.
Aÿ-Champagne’s historic centre, right around Pressoria itself, is a good spot for a walk among vineyard views.
Hautvillers, the village linked to the legend of Dom Pérignon, sits a short drive into the hills above Épernay.
Reims, about 30 minutes away, offers its own cathedral and champagne house cellars.
The Marne riverside, running through Aÿ-Champagne, offers a scenic walk after the visit.
What to visit tomorrow
La Cité du Vin, in Bordeaux, is France’s other great sensory wine museum, with its own large-scale interactive exhibition and tasting experiences. It’s a genuine match in style and ambition, though it’s closer to three hours away by TGV than a simple two-hour trip, so it’s best treated as a separate leg of a wider French wine tour.
More France travel
Other France travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Visitor guides for National Monuments around Paris: The Chateau de Vincennes, the Chateau de Maisons and Villa Savoye.
- What to expect at Beauval Zoo.
- What to know before visiting the Musée Rodin in Paris.
- Practical visitor guide to the Musee de Fromage in Paris.
- Plan your visit to the Musee Somme 1916 in Albert.
