Destination guide

Épernay

Épernay is compact, elegant and easy to explore on foot. The Avenue de Champagne is the obvious draw, but stay in town for the evening too: between the Avenue and the station are excellent bistros where Champagne is treated as part of dinner, not just an aperitif.

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Best for

A relaxed weekend, car-free visits to Champagne houses and easy day trips to wine villages

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A realistic day

How to plan your time

Walk the Avenue in the morning and tour one house. Spend the afternoon at Château Perrier or the town hall gardens, then leave the car parked and book dinner at Sacré Bistro or Le Théâtre.

Avenue de Champagne

Walk the full avenue and look beyond the famous names to the mansions, gardens and working houses.

Château Perrier

The museum explains the geology, archaeology and history behind the region.

Dinner in the centre

Choose Sacré Bistro for a relaxed evening and an excellent Champagne list, or Le Théâtre for classic French cooking.

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Sights in Épernay

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01 · Architecture · UNESCO

Avenue de Champagne

Walk the full avenue for mansions, gardens and working Champagne houses.

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02 · Museum · wine and archaeology

Château Perrier

The museum connects the region’s geology and archaeology with the history of Champagne.

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03 · Garden · free

Hôtel de Ville gardens

A quiet, elegant garden at the beginning of the Avenue de Champagne.

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04 · Viewpoint · walk

Mont Bernon

A wooded hill with views over Épernay and towards the Côte des Blancs.

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Our addresses

Where we would eat in Épernay

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01 · Bistro · Champagne list

Sacré Bistro

Lively, central and just right after an afternoon on the Avenue. The broad Champagne list is a good way to discover smaller growers.

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02 · Classic French

Le Théâtre

A polished French restaurant a short walk from the Avenue, well suited to a quieter and more leisurely dinner.

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Champagne houses

7 visits in and around Épernay

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon sits on the Avenue de Champagne and is easy to reach on foot from central Épernay. It is a large, professionally run house with several types of tour.

Historic cellars1 hr 30French · English

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Leclerc Briant

Leclerc Briant focuses on how champagne is made. The visit covers the press, barrels, winery and cellars.

From grape to bottleVaries by appointmentFrench

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Champagne Mercier

At Mercier, a small train runs through part of the extensive cellars beneath Épernay. The audio guide is available in several languages, making this an easy visit for families and mixed-language groups.

Historic cellars45 minutes–1 hr 30French · English · German · Dutch · Spanish · Italian · Portuguese · Mandarin · Japanese · Russian

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Champagne Boizel

Boizel is a family house on the Avenue de Champagne with a light, modern reception area. It sits comfortably between the largest houses and a small grower visit.

Historic cellarsVaries by tourFrench · English · Spanish · Portuguese

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

De Castellane

De Castellane is easy to recognise by its red-and-white tower beside the railway. Inside, the route follows the production process and includes the Musée de la Tradition Champenoise.

From grape to bottleVaries by tourFrench · English · Dutch

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Champagne A. Bergère

A. Bergère is a grower house on the Avenue de Champagne. It offers a smaller-scale visit without leaving Épernay.

Grower ChampagneVaries by tourFrench · English

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Épernay · Vallée de la Marne

Champagne De Venoge

De Venoge occupies a historic property with a garden on the Avenue de Champagne. Depending on the current programme, you can book a visit to the cellars or a tasting.

Historic cellarsVaries by tourFrench · English · Spanish

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Winter in Épernay

Avenue de Champagne after the summer season.

Plan winter opening times, indoor visits, producer tours and Habits de Lumière with our focused seasonal guide.

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