WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champagne Houses | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Cellars + Tasting | Paid € |
| 2 | Avenue Champagne | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Luxuous Street | Free |
| 3 | City Center | ✦✦✧✧✧ | City Center | Free |
| 4 | Château Perrier | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Museum - Wine | Paid € |
| 5 | Notre-Dame Church | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church | Free |
| 6 | Halle Saint Thibault | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Food Market | Free |
| 7 | Mont Bernon | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Panorama | Free |
| 8 | Castellane Tower | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Panorama | Paid € |
| 9 | St. Pierre & St. Paul Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Free |
| 10 | City Hall's Garden | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Garden | Free |
| 11 | St. Martin Gate | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Arch | Free |
1. Champagne Houses
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Cellars + Tasting
Cost Paid
Epernay is famous worldwide for its top Champagne houses. You can take guided tours and tastings here. These grand places have amazing cellars and beautiful buildings, showing off the rich history of Champagne making. You can learn how Champagne is made and taste some of the best bubbly around.
2. Avenue Champagne
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Luxuous Street
Cost Free
French Name
Avenue Champagne
Avenue de Champagne is a historic street with fancy mansions and famous Champagne houses. It’s often called the “most expensive avenue in the world” and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This avenue is the heart of the Champagne industry.
3. City Center
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type City Center
Cost Free
Epernay’s city center is a charming mix of old buildings and modern shops.
4. Château Perrier
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Wine & Archeology Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Château Perrier
Musée du Champagne
The Museum Château Perrier shows off the rich history and heritage of the Champagne region. It’s in a stunning 19th-century mansion and has exhibits on local archaeology, paleontology, and wine-making. Visitors can see a huge collection of artifacts and learn about the area’s unique history.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
5. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Notre-Dame d’Epernay
Church Notre-Dame is a Gothic-style church in the heart of Epernay. Built in the early 20th century, it has stunning stained-glass windows and elaborated architectural details.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
6. Halle St. Thibault
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Food Market
Cost Free
French Name
Halle Saint-Thibault
Halle Saint Thibault is where the main food market of Epernay takes place. Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
7. Mont Bernon
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Cost Free
French Name
Mont Bernon
Mont Bernon is a scenic hill with panoramic views of Epernay and its vineyards. Located just outside the town, it’s popular for hiking, picnicking, and enjoying nature.
8. Castellane Tower
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Cost Paid
French Name
Tour Castellane
Tower Castellane is a striking tower at the Castellane Champagne house. You can climb it for a view of Epernay and the countryside. There’s also a small museum that details the history of Champagne production.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
9. St. Pierre & St. Paul Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul d’Epernay
St. Pierre & St. Paul Church is a historic church with a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Built in the late 19th century, it’s known for its beautiful interior.
10. City Hall's Garden
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Public Garden
Cost Free
French Name
Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville d’Epernay
The Garden is located just behind the beautiful City Hall’s building. It has manicured lawns, flower beds, and sculptures.
11. St. Martin Gate
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Arch
Cost Free
French Name
Portail Saint-Martin
St. Martin Gate was part of ancient church from the 16th century.
