🍇 Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars — The historic hillsides of Hautvillers, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ
UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Marne Valley
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is a village in the Marne Valley forming part of the "Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne" UNESCO World Heritage Site. This designation recognizes the historic hillsides, traditional houses, and underground cellars across three linked communities: Hautvillers, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The landscape reflects centuries of Champagne viticulture and the architectural heritage of wine production.
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2015 covering three historic villages and their vineyard landscape
- Mareuil-sur-Aÿ classified as Premier Cru for Champagne production
- Located in the Marne Valley, Champagne region, northeastern France
- Terroir characterized by chalk soils and south-facing slopes
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is a village in the Marne Valley forming part of the "Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne" ...