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Verzenay lighthouse – Verzenay, the eastern end of the village📷 Dguendel, CC BY 4.0

Verzenay lighthouse

Verzenay, France

Oddities

A lighthouse built in 1909 in the middle of the vineyards, far from any sea, now a small museum of the grape-growers’ year. Climb the tower for the view over the Montagne de Reims.

Nearest town
Verzenay, France
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
49.1497, 4.1465

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Champagne: Reims to the Côte des Blancs

60 km7 stops2 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de stationnement TrépailMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Verzenay lighthouse · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de stationnement Saint-ImogesMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Verzenay lighthouse · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de stationnement Mareuil sur AyMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Verzenay lighthouse
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de service et de stationnement Rue du Château Rouge - ChameryMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Verzenay lighthouse · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal EpernayCampsite
    18 km from Verzenay lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Place du Bourg Joli - AvizeMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Verzenay lighthouse · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Verzenay lighthouse?

Verzenay lighthouse is in Verzenay, France, at GPS 49.1497, 4.1465. It is about 15 km from Reims.

Can you camp near Verzenay lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de stationnement Trépail, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Verzenay lighthouse?

Verzenay lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Champagne: Reims to the Côte des Blancs.

What is there to see near Verzenay lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Reims Cathedral (14 km), Avenue de Champagne (18 km), Medieval Provins (91 km) and Douaumont Ossuary (93 km).

When is the best time to visit Verzenay lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)