About La Bière dans tous ses États

La Bière dans tous ses États is a festive event organized by the City of Champigneulles to celebrate the town's brewing heritage, historically linked to beer making and production. The festival is held every year at the end of August at the Champigneulles river stop, on the banks of the Meurthe, and offers tastings of craft beers, guided tours of the brewing heritage, musical entertainment, and activities for all audiences in a green and friendly setting.

Champigneulles, land of beer

The history of Champigneulles is intimately linked to beer. The town, located north of Nancy on the banks of the Meurthe, was home for over a century to one of the largest breweries in France, the Grande Brasserie de Champigneulles, founded in 1897. It is to honor this exceptional heritage that the town organizes La Bière dans tous ses États every year.

A festival by the water

The event takes place at the Champigneulles river stop, a green and peaceful setting on the banks of the Meurthe. This location, situated on the Marne au Rhin canal, offers an ideal environment for a friendly and relaxed festival, between nature and industrial heritage.

On the program

La Bière dans tous ses États offers a varied program around brewing culture:

Craft beer tastings: local and regional breweries present their creations: IPA, lagers, ambers, stouts, seasonal beers, and specialties

Guided tours: discovery of Champigneulles' brewing heritage and the history of the Grande Brasserie

Musical entertainment: concerts and DJ sets to liven up the afternoon

Food: food trucks and stalls offering specialties to accompany beer

Family activities: entertainment for children and fun workshops

Exceptional brewing heritage

The Grande Brasserie de Champigneulles was for decades one of the flagships of the French brewing industry. At its peak, it produced millions of hectoliters of beer per year and employed hundreds of workers. La Bière dans tous ses États contributes to perpetuating the memory of this industrial heritage and highlighting the revival of craft beer in the region.

The Lorraine brewing revival

The event highlights the dynamism of microbreweries in the Grand Est region, which have seen remarkable growth since the 2010s. Visitors can discover a wide variety of styles and flavors, reflecting the creativity of Lorraine's craft brewers.

Practical information — La Bière dans tous ses États

Access and transport

The festival is held at the Champigneulles river stop, a green setting on the banks of the Meurthe, on the Marne au Rhin canal. Champigneulles is located 8 km north of Nancy.

By car: From Nancy, access via the D40 (route de Frouard) or the RN4 towards Paris. From the A31, take the Champigneulles/Frouard exit. Free parking is available near the river stop. Allow extra time for parking in case of high attendance.
By bus: Stan network, lines serving Champigneulles from Nancy center and the train station. Get off at the stop closest to the river stop and follow the signs.
By bike: The river stop is directly accessible via the cycle path along the Marne au Rhin canal, a major cycling route in the Nancy urban area. Bicycle parking is available on site. This is the ideal mode of transport to reach the festival.
By boat: The river stop is also accessible by water for boaters navigating the canal.

Festival location

The Champigneulles river stop offers a peaceful and green setting on the banks of the Meurthe, between landscaped banks and locks. The space is open and pleasant, ideal for a festive afternoon outdoors. The location recalls the importance of water in Champigneulles' brewing history.

Dates and times

The festival is held on the last Saturday of August, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. A single afternoon for a concentrated and friendly event.

Prices

Access to the festival is free. Craft beer tastings are paid, with a token system or tasting glasses. Food is also paid.

Tastings

Several local and regional craft breweries present their creations. Visitors can taste a wide variety of beer styles: lagers, ambers, whites, IPAs, stouts, seasonal beers, and original creations. The brewers are present to share their passion and explain their production processes.

Food

Food stalls offer dishes to accompany beer: charcuterie and cheese platters, Lorraine specialties, grills, and other delicacies. Non-alcoholic beverage options are also available.

Brewing heritage tours

Guided tours of Champigneulles' brewing heritage may be organized in parallel with the festival, allowing visitors to discover the fascinating history of the Grande Brasserie that made the town famous.

Contact and information

Ville de Champigneulles: champigneulles.fr
Facebook: Ville de Champigneulles
Updated information on the program and participating breweries is published on the town's website and social media.