The Comité Champagne and France Travail Grand Est are extending their “Champagne Vendanges” scheme to the whole appellation for the 2026 harvest.
The Comité Champagne and France Travail Grand Est, the regional arm of the French employment agency, signed a new agreement in Épernay on 29 April to organise recruitment for the 2026 harvest. The partners aim to support 4,500 hires to meet the needs of growers and Champagne houses.
From the Marne to the whole appellation
The “Champagne Vendanges” scheme began in 2024 as a trial in the Marne. Several more départements joined in 2025. This year it covers the entire appellation: Aisne, Aube, Marne, Haute-Marne and Seine-et-Marne.
The service is based at the France Travail office in Épernay. A dedicated team collects job offers, advises employers and directs candidates towards suitable vineyards and houses. It is open to jobseekers, students and anyone else looking for seasonal work during the harvest.
From 22 June 2026, two telephone lines will operate, one for employers and one for candidates.
Those present at the signing included Charles Goemaere, managing director of the Comité Champagne, Virginie Coppens Menager, regional director of France Travail Grand Est, and Fayçal Douhane, sub-prefect of Reims.
Source: Comité Champagne
