From cultural landmarks to key institutions of the Champagne sector and the Pomacle-Bazancourt biorefinery, the 1st edition of the Summer School EXEBIO will offer participants an immersion into the Champagne-Ardenne region's heritage, innovation, and bioeconomy ecosystem.
Discover highlights of the programme below:
- 29th June - Historic Tour
- Enjoy an exclusive visit to Reims Cathedral,
one of France’s most iconic Gothic landmarks, famous for the coronations of French kings. Discover its history, architecture, and royal coronation rituals.
- Enjoy an exclusive visit to Reims Cathedral,
- 30th June - Vineyard Visit & Cellar Tour
- Expect an immersive experience as you explore the vineyards, discover the Champagne production process, and the secrets of the vines and the craftsmanship behind this iconic drink, guided by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne.
- Experience an exclusive visit to Château Comtesse Lafond in Épernay, where you’ll discover the elegance and heritage of Champagne. Enjoy a champagne tasting as you walk through the estate where parts of the famous Netflix movie ‘Champagne Problems’ were filmed.
- 3rd July - Plant visit
- Join our Summer School and get the opportunity to visit the Pomacle-Bazancourt biorefinery, the largest in Europe. See operations up close, engage in exchanges with industry professionals, and gain exclusive insight from the heart of sustainable biomass processing.
The Institut international en bioéconomie et environnement EXEBIO is entitled to deliver excellence mobility grants for this Summer School upon motivated request from interested candidates through the registration form.
Contact us should you have any question about the Summer School and this mobility grant opportunity! exebio.summerschool@univ-reims.fr
Detailed programme of Summer School can be found here - https://www.exebio.fr/media-files/72441/2026.02.10_summer_school_exebio.pdf
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photo and source: Office of International Affairs, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne