Château-Thierry Champagne Capsule Collectors' Fair

The Capsule Fair: A Monthly Rendezvous for Placomusophiles

Every first Saturday of the month, the Château-Thierry village hall hosts an exchange fair for champagne capsules. Organized by Gérard Claude, this event brings together between 50 and 100 collectors, known as placomusophiles, for exchanges only, without any financial transactions.

Placomusophily: A Champagne Passion

Placomusophily, or the collection of champagne capsules (also called muselet caps), is a passion that unites thousands of collectors in France. These small metal discs adorned with various designs are sought-after collectibles, with each champagne house producing its own models. Château-Thierry's proximity to the Champagne vineyards makes this town an ideal place for this type of fair.

Château-Thierry, at the Gateway to Champagne

Château-Thierry, the birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, is a town in the south of the Aisne department, situated on the banks of the Marne River, at the gateway to the Champagne vineyards. The commune is home to several champagne houses and is located in the heart of the appellation area, which explains the vitality of the placomusophile community in this town.