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Épernay is a town in the Champagne region of the Marne département, in north-eastern France. It is close to Reims, the capital of the Champagne region, and Châlons-en-Champagne, the sparkling Venice of the Grand-Est. Known as the home of many champagne houses, the town is nicknamed the "Capital of Champagne".
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From Michelin-starred hotels in the countryside to major champagne houses right in the centre of town, your choice of hotel for your visit to Épernay will depend on a number of criteria...
For travellers who love fine bubbles: the easiest way to discover all the secrets of champagne is to book a hotel on the famous "Avenue de Champagne". Some of the great champagne houses have starred hotels, offering rooms and restaurant service. After a night's rest, you can visit the cellars and learn all about the Nectar of Kings. It's the ideal solution if you want to be totally immersed in the Champagne art of living!
If you prefer a view of the vineyards, Épernay has plenty of imagination to offer you a breathtaking panorama! In a hotel set on the hillsides or in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, enjoy the refinement of a room overlooking the vines. Finally, if you're looking to relax, the spa hotels in Épernay will give you the rest you deserve. A cellar tour and wine tasting in the morning, a spa session and massage in the afternoon... Our advice: you won't want to leave!
Other criteria may also be taken into account when choosing your hotel in Épernay:
- The type of room you want: family suite or single room?
- The price per night
- Whether or not breakfast is included in the room price
- Additional services on offer: restaurant, spa, room service, gym, etc.
- Value for money
- Reviews from other travellers
- The dates of your stay and availability of the room you require
- Whether pets are allowed in the hotel rooms
- Whether the hotel offers parking (most Michelin-starred hotels do)
- How close the hotel is to the city centre
- The number of rooms you wish to book
- The quality of the bedding
- Whether wifi access is included in the price
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Treat yourself to a stay in one of Épernay's Michelin-starred hotels all year round!
In spring and summer, enjoy the freshness of the cellars of the famous Avenue du Champagne during your visits and tastings. You can also relax with a stroll through the vineyards or the narrow streets of Épernay. In the evening, enjoy a few lengths in your hotel swimming pool or a drink on the terrace and savour the mildness of the season.
In autumn and winter, the atmosphere lends itself more to cocooning afternoons in your room or in the hotel bar. And for visiting lovers, this is the ideal time to sample the finest vintages with your loved one. You can also opt for a stay in a spa hotel, to warm up in the sauna and jacuzzi after your day of sightseeing.
Whatever the dates and season you wish to visit Épernay, we advise you to book your hotel room in advance. After all, Épernay is a town with an international reputation that attracts many travellers. As a result, the town's Michelin-starred hotels can quickly sell out! By booking your hotel in advance, you can be sure of getting your room on the dates you want and benefiting from great prices. Expert advice!
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As well as the famous Avenue du Champagne and its mansions with splendid facades, Épernay is full of surprises to discover close to your hotel.
Here are just a few examples of places to visit and activities to try out in and around Épernay:
- Climb to the top of the Castellane Tower
- Take a ride in the Épernay captive balloon
- Admire the panorama from Mont Bernon or the Pierre Cheval belvedere
- Drive to Reims to admire its cathedral
- Explore the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims
- Discover the Pressoria champagne interpretation centre in Aÿ-Champagne
- Treat yourself to a relaxing day at a spa hotel near Épernay
- Visit Saint-Pierre de Hautvillers Abbey, the "Cradle of Champagne".
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Famous throughout France and the world for its champagne, Épernay hides miles of underground galleries where the greatest champagne houses age their best vintages. For a visit to Épernay under the sign of fine bubbles, the ideal option is to book a hotel in a champagne house located on the Avenue... de Champagne! That way, you're guaranteed total immersion in the secrets of the Nectar of Kings!
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Épernay is one of France's leading gastronomic centres, with an abundance of recipes to discover in your hotel's gourmet restaurant or elsewhere!
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Champagne specialities:
- Pink biscuits from Reims
- Champagne ratafia
- Andouillettes from Troyes
- Chaource cheese
- Truffles
- Champagne potée
- Riceys rosé
- Reims ham
- Champagne lentils
- Reims mustard
- Croquignoles
- Chocolate champagne corks