What to See & Do
Epernay Overall Appeal ★★★★☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Champagne Houses | ★★★★★ | Cellars + Tasting | Guided | Paid |
| 02 | Avenue Champagne | ★★★☆☆ | Luxuous Street | Self | Free |
| 03 | City Center | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 04 | Château Perrier | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Wine | Either | Paid |
| 05 | Notre-Dame Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 06 | Halle Saint Thibault | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 07 | Epernay Balloon | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Guided | Paid |
| 08 | Mont Bernon | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 09 | Castellane Tower | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Guided | Paid |
| 10 | St. Pierre & St. Paul Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 11 | City Hall's Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 12 | St. Martin Gate | ★☆☆☆☆ | Arch | Self | Free |
01. Champagne Houses
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Cellars + Tasting
Visit Guided
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.
02. Avenue Champagne
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Luxuous Street
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
03. City Center
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Epernay’s city center is a charming mix of old buildings and modern shops.
04. Château Perrier
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Theme Wine & Archeology Museum
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Paid
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.
05. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
06. Halle St. Thibault
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
Halle Saint Thibault is where the main food market of Epernay takes place. Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
07. Epernay Balloon
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
The Ballon d’Epernay is a fixed cable hot air balloon ride that offers views of the town and the vineyards.
08. Mont Bernon
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
09. Castellane Tower
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
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.
10. St. Pierre & St. Paul Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Romanesque-Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
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.
11. City Hall's Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Public Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Garden is located just behind the beautiful City Hall’s building. It has manicured lawns, flower beds, and sculptures.
12. St. Martin Gate
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Arch
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Martin Gate was part of ancient church from the 16th century.
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