commune in Marne, France
Épernay is a small town in north-east France known for its Champagne production. Some of the most famous brands are produced and cellared in the miles of tunnels which exist beneath the town. Notable brands include Moët et Chandon. Champagne-related places in the town are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars".
Épernay is surrounded by a number of smaller villages including Oiry and Magenta among others.
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Get in
editBy train
editÉpernay is served by France's SNCF. From Paris the trip takes less 1½ hours and costs approximately €13. It is some 20 minutes by train from Reims.
There is no TGV service to Epernay.
Get around
editSee
edit- Avenue de Champagne
- Notre Dame church
Do
editVisit of cellars.
Buy
editEat
editDrink
editChampagne
Sleep
edit- 1 Chateau Les Aulnois (Table d'Hotes), 61, Rue du Général de Gaulle, Pierry, ☏ +333-26-54-27-23. A refurbished chateau & former champagne house, now a small luxury hotel with gourmet food. from €150.
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