Epernay, Capitale city of champagne
A town located in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, Epernay is the headquarters of the Grandes Maisons de Production et de Négoce du Vin de Champagne.
In some words
Epernay is the headquarters of the Grandes Maisons de Production et de Négoce du Vin de Champagne.
A town located in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, most of the history and economy of Epernay is linked to Champagne, the production of which grew following the arrival of Nicolas Ruinart in Epernay in 1729, who developed sparkling wine. Moët & Chandon set up there a few years later in 1743.
Today, Epernay is the headquarters of the Grandes Maisons de Production et de Négoce du Vin de Champagne, which can be found on Avenue de Champagne: Mercier, Perrier Jouet, Moët & Chandon….
This majestic avenue offers 110 kilometres of wineries and has been listed as an “Outstanding site of taste”.
In addition to the many renowned Champagne Houses, Epernay also offers eclectic architecture and many 19th century residences.
With high quality oenological services and world famous Champagne makers,
Epernay is a prestigious destination which is perfect for private events.
Accomodation, venue and access
Almost 600 rooms are able to provide accommodation around Epernay. The hotel offering is of a very high standard, with three 5-star hotels
Accomodation
The Millésium
An infrastructure offering a large 4,500m² exhibition hall, a mezzanine with 700 seats and meeting rooms for up to 80 people.
Getting there
- 1 SNCF railway station: Paris 1 hour
- 140km from Paris via the A4 motorway
TO VISIT
To visit in the town and its surroundings
- Avenue de Champagne and the Champagne Houses
- The Champagne vineyards
- The Champagne makers (growers, producers)
- The village of Hautvillers and the other villages of Champagne
- Boat excursions on the Marne
- Champagne bars
- Cooperative wineries
Not to miss for incentive and team building activities
- Bicycle rides, walks or car excursions through the vineyards
- Grape picking days
- Picnics in the vineyards
- Oenology classes
- The Cave aux Coquillages
- Visit to an evening at a Champagne House
- “Champagne” workshops by a winemaker
- An evening at the Cabaret des Secrets
- Tasting at a Champagne bar
M. Jolyot
ADT Marne
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TOURIST OFFICE OF EPERNAY - 7 AVENUE DE CHAMPAGNE
TEL. +33 (0)3 26 53 33 00 - WWW.OT-EPERNAY.FR
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Sylvie Millot - info@champagne-convention-bureau.com
Tél. +33 (0)3 26 69 81 88 - Mobile : +33 (0)6 34 17 39 07
13 bis rue Carnot - CS 50074 - 51006 Châlons-en-Champagne Cedex
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