This small Champagne region town sits along the Avenue de Champagne, where the world’s most famous sparkling wine houses store their bottles in miles of underground chalk tunnels.
Why Visit Epernay
Epernay is considered the unofficial capital of Champagne production, with the Avenue de Champagne lined by the headquarters of major houses like Moet & Chandon and Perrier-Jouet. Beneath the town lie roughly 110 kilometers of cellars used to age champagne, some open for guided tours.
Top Experiences
- Avenue de Champagne: A grand boulevard lined with the mansions and cellar entrances of the region’s top champagne houses.
- Moet & Chandon cellar tour: One of the most visited champagne house tours, ending with a tasting.
- Champagne vineyard views: Rolling vineyard hills surround the town, viewable on guided countryside tours.
- Hautvillers village: A nearby hilltop village associated with Dom Perignon, the monk credited with refining champagne production.
Private Champagne Experience in a vintage car from Epernay
Day tour Tasting at Moët & Chandon and 2 Big Houses in Epernay
Private Tour of Epernay and Vineyards by Bus with Champagne
Full Day Tour in Champagne in a Vintage car from Epernay
Unesco Champagne Experience from Epernay (Private full day tour)
Practical Tips
- Book major champagne house tours well in advance, particularly for well-known names like Moet & Chandon.
- Epernay is about 1.5 hours from Paris by train, making it feasible as a long day trip.
- Combine a visit with nearby Reims for a fuller look at the Champagne region.
FAQ
How do I get to Epernay from Paris?
By train, taking around 1.5 hours, sometimes with a change.
What is the Avenue de Champagne?
A boulevard in Epernay lined with the historic headquarters and cellars of major champagne houses.
What is Epernay known for?
Being the unofficial capital of champagne production, with extensive underground cellars.
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