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Ever dreamed of opening a Champagne bottle with a saber? There’s no better place to try it than in Champagne itself.
Some producers offer hands-on sabrage experiences where you’ll learn the technique straight from the source — and whether you nail it or not, it’s guaranteed to be one of the most memorable moments of your trip.
Here are some Champagne producers where you can book a sabrage experience for yourself.
What Is Sabrage? Opening Champagne with a Saber
If you’ve ever watched someone open a Champagne bottle with a sword, you’ll know it’s hard to look away. Sabrage — sliding a blade along the bottle to knock the neck clean off — sounds almost too dramatic to be real.
But it’s surprisingly approachable, and in the Champagne region, you can try it for yourself.
Quick Comparison
In most cases, the Champagne you open with the saber is included in the tasting.
If you’d also like to visit the cellar, look for experiences that include it as part of the package — or check with the producer directly to see if it can be added on.
| Producer | Price / Duration | Cellar visit | Tasting | Booking |
| Pol Couronne Reims | €55 / 1h | 1 | Book | |
| Comtesse Lafond Epernay | €65 / 1h30 | 3 | Book | |
| Le Gallais 15 mins from Epernay | €50 / 30 mins | 1 | Book | |
| Cuillier 20 mins from Epernay | €35 / 1h30 | 1 | Book | |
| Pierre Laurent 70 mins from Epernay | €45 / 1h | 1 | Book |
Best Champagne Houses Offering Sabrage Experiences
Champagne Pol Couronne (Reims)
Champagne Pol Couronne’s boutique in the heart of Reims is the only place in the city centre where you can try sabrage.
Highlights may include:
- Champagne tasting
- hands-on sabrage session
View location on Google Maps (10 minutes on foot from Reims Station)
There’s a producer’s boutique right in the centre of Reims where you can try sabrage — easy to fit into a day of sightseeing without any special planning. And with the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims just nearby, it makes for a pretty memorable video to take home.
Champagne Comtesse Lafond (Epernay)
Champagne Comtesse Lafond is owned by Baron Patrick de Ladoucette, whose family portfolio spans Burgundy and the Loire Valley — perhaps best known for the acclaimed Pouilly-Fumé “de Ladoucette”.
Here, you can enjoy a cellar tour, tasting, and sabrage all in one visit.
Highlights may include:
- guided cellar tour
- Champagne tastings
- hands-on sabrage session
- English-speaking guide
View location on Google Maps (30 minutes on foot from Epernay Station)
The beautiful Château Pékin, which featured in the Netflix romantic comedy Champagne Problems, is also worth a visit while you’re in the area. If you’re walking from Place de la République — the gateway to the Avenue de Champagne — it’s about 1.6 km, so give yourself a little extra time to get there comfortably.
Champagne Le Gallais (near Epernay)
Champagne Le Gallais is perched on a hilltop in the village of Boursault, with a tasting room that looks out over the sweeping views of the Vallée de la Marne.
Sabrage is available as a standalone experience, with the option to add a tasting tour if you’d like to make more of your visit.
Highlights may include:
- Champagne tasting
- hands-on sabrage session
- English-speaking guide
View location on Google Maps (15 minutes from Epernay by car)
Right next door sits Château Boursault, a beautiful castle once used as a country residence by Veuve Clicquot herself. Surrounded by vineyards, it’s clearly visible from the estate — a lovely bonus view you didn’t have to go looking for.
Champagne Cuillier（near Epernay）
Champagne Cuillier is a producer with a genuine passion for wine tourism.
Alongside their sabrage workshop, they offer a range of other experiences well worth exploring.
Highlights may include:
- Champagne tasting
- hands-on sabrage session
- English-speaking guide
View location on Google Maps (20 minutes from Epernay by car)
If you’re travelling in a group of six or more, this producer also offers a food and Champagne pairing experience. During peak season, restaurants in the city centre can fill up quickly, so booking a pairing lunch on-site is a smart — and delicious — alternative.
Champagne Pierre Laurent
Champagne Pierre Laurent is located in the village of Saulchery in the Aisne department — a little off the beaten path if you’re based in Reims or Épernay.
The experience takes place in the vineyards, with the producer showing you the art of sabrage firsthand.
Highlights may include:
- guided cellar tour
- Champagne tastings
- hands-on sabrage session
- English-speaking guide
View location on Google Maps (70 minutes from Epernay by car)
FAQ
- How much does a sabrage experience cost?
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Prices for sabrage experiences vary depending on the producer and what’s included. The experiences featured in this article are priced between €35 and €65 (as of May 2026).
- Can beginners try sabrage?
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Yes. Most experiences are designed specifically for beginners, and staff guide participants through the technique step by step.
- How long does a sabrage experience last?
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Most experiences last between 1 and 2 hours, often including cellar visits and tastings.
- Is sabrage included in all Champagne tours?
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No. Many Champagne tours focus only on cellar visits and tastings, so it’s important to confirm that sabrage is specifically included before booking.
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