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Where to visit in Épernay (Champagne Avenue)?

Grand Est, France

Quick answer

Épernay is a town in northern France, surrounded by champagne-producing vineyards. Its defining attraction is the Avenue de Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage site lined with majestic neoclassical mansions belonging to famous Champagne houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and Pol Roger. Underneath the avenue lies 110 kilometers of chalk cellars.

Épernay is a town in northern France, surrounded by champagne-producing vineyards. Its defining attraction is the Avenue de Champagne, a UNESCO...

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01

Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour and Tasting

1.5 hours | Easy | Includes guided tour of the cellars and tasting of Imperial Champagne

02

Balloon Panoramique Épernay (Tethered Helium Balloon)

15 minutes | Easy | Floats 150 meters high for 360-degree views of the Champagne vineyards

03

Self-guided Walk along Avenue de Champagne

1 hour | Easy | Admire the monumental facades of the grand estates

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Good first tap

Walk the prestigious Avenue de Champagne and descend into the massive chalk cellars of Moët & Chandon to see millions of aging bottles.

Best time

May to October

How to reach

Take the A4 motorway from Paris, then follow the N51. Direct regional trains (TER) connect Reims to Épernay in just 25 minutes.

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