Les Apéros du Château – Dormans Effervescences
Champagne and music evenings at the Château de Dormans
About Apéros du Château
Sparkling Evenings at the Château de Dormans
The Apéros du Château are the unmissable summer event in Dormans, organized by the association Dormans Effervescences. In the enchanting setting of the Parc du Château de Dormans, these evenings offer a unique moment of conviviality, combining champagne, gastronomy, and live music.
A Collective of Passionate Winegrowers
Dormans Effervescences brings together 9 passionate winegrowers from Dormans and its hamlets. Presided over by Emilie Betouzet, the association was created with the support of the Office de Tourisme des Paysages de la Champagne and the Municipality of Dormans. These winegrowers share a common commitment to quality work and environmental respect, offering vintages that reflect the richness of the Marne Valley terroir.
Champagne Bar, Food Trucks, and Concerts
Each Apéros du Château evening features:
- Champagne Bar: Tasting of vintages from Dormans Effervescences winegrowers
- Food Truck: Gourmet and local catering
- Live Concert: Varied music to liven up the evening
- Entertainment: Festive and convivial moments until 11:30 PM
The Château de Dormans, an Exceptional Setting
The Château de Dormans and its park offer a remarkable setting for these summer evenings. Located in the heart of the Marne Valley, about 40 minutes from Reims, the château overlooks the Champagne vineyards and offers an exceptional panorama. The tree-lined park is ideally suited for outdoor evenings, between tastings and music.
Champagne Day and Year-Round Events
Beyond the Apéros du Château, the Dormans Effervescences association organizes other events throughout the year, including the celebration of Champagne Day in October and themed tastings. In 2021, over 150 people participated in a festive evening, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for these wine tourism events.
Apéros du Château — edition 2026
Les Apéros du Château return in 2026 to the Parc du Château de Dormans (Marne), with two festive and sparkling evenings organized by the Dormans Effervescences association: on Fridays, June 5 and July 3, 2026, from 6 PM to 11:30 PM. Champagne bar from Dormans winemakers, food truck, live concert, and entertainment in the exceptional setting of the park, 40 minutes from Reims. Free entry.
2026 Edition — two evenings at the Château Park
Les Apéros du Château return in 2026 for two convivial summer evenings at the Parc du Château de Dormans, organized by the Dormans Effervescences association, a collective of nine Champagne winemakers from Dormans and its hamlets. The two events are scheduled for Fridays, June 5 and July 3, 2026, from 6 PM to 11:30 PM.
Program for each evening
- Champagne bar run by the Dormans Effervescences winemakers: tasting of the collective's cuvées
- Food truck for gourmet on-site catering
- Live concert to liven up the evening
- Festive entertainment until 11:30 PM
An exceptional setting
The Parc du Château de Dormans, a communal property located on Avenue des Victoires, offers an ideal tree-lined setting for these open-air evenings. The château overlooks the Vallée de la Marne and its vineyard, 40 minutes from Reims and 25 minutes from Épernay. The event is labeled Vignobles & Découvertes and is part of the wine tourism program of the Paysages de la Champagne.
Free access
Entry is free. Consumables (champagne at the winemakers' bar, food from the food truck) are payable on site.
Highlights Apéros du Château 2026
- Two evenings in 2026: Fridays, June 5 and July 3, from 6 PM to 11:30 PM
- Champagne bar run by the winemakers of the Dormans Effervescences collective
- Live concert, food truck, and entertainment in the château park
- Free entry — consumables payable on site
- Setting labeled Vignobles & Découvertes, 40 minutes from Reims
Prices Apéros du Château 2026
Practical information — Apéros du Château
Access
The Château de Dormans is located at Avenue des Victoires, 51700 Dormans, about 40 minutes from Reims and 25 minutes from Épernay.
- By car: Via the D3 from Épernay or the RN3 from Château-Thierry.
- By train: Dormans SNCF station (Paris-Est / Strasbourg line).
Opening Hours
Friday evenings from 6 PM to 11:30 PM.
Prices
Free admission. Champagne and food truck consumptions are paid.
Contact
Dormans Effervescences
President: Emilie Betouzet
Tel: 07 82 39 69 19
Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Apéros du Château
Parc du Château de Dormans
Parc du Château, Avenue des Victoires, 51700 Dormans