Épernay: 1-Hour Audio Guided Walking Tour
Stroll through the Champagne capital at your own pace with 15 audio commentaries
This Épernay audio guided walking tour takes you through 2 kilometres of the city's most storied streets, covering 15 points of interest across a comfortable one-hour route. From the legendary Avenue de Champagne to quiet historic courtyards, the audio commentary brings each site to life with context you would rarely find on a standard signboard.
Épernay sits at the heart of one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, and its architecture tells that story clearly. Grand champagne house facades line the avenue while smaller squares and hidden portals reveal centuries of local history that predate the sparkling wine industry entirely.
The route passes through lively market areas, past civic buildings, and alongside Renaissance relics tucked behind iron gates. Each stop connects the city's commercial ambitions with its deeper cultural and historical roots, giving walkers a layered picture of Épernay beyond its famous bottles.
Tour Highlights
Walk a curated 2 km route covering 15 key attractions across Épernay's historic centre.
Discover the Avenue de Champagne, home to the most prestigious champagne houses in the world.
Admire Château Perrier, an 1857 mansion built for the son of the Perrier-Jouët champagne house founder.
Explore the elegant Town Hall set within a landscaped park classified as a remarkable garden.
Visit Notre-Dame d'Épernay, a late 19th-century church built on the site of a former Ursuline convent.
See the Saint-Martin portal, a 1540 Renaissance facade from an ancient abbey church of the Counts of Champagne.
Learn about champagne production history at the Moët and Chandon house, overseeing 1,190 hectares of vineyard.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at one of Épernay's main squares, a busy junction opening onto five streets including the famous Avenue de Champagne. The audio commentary introduces the city's identity and sets the scene for the walk ahead.
This celebrated avenue is lined with the headquarters of renowned champagne houses, including Moët and Chandon, which manages the largest vineyard estate in Champagne at over 1,190 hectares. The commentary covers the history of champagne production and the families who shaped this region.
Château Perrier, completed in 1857, was commissioned by Charles Perrier and today reflects the wealth generated by the champagne trade. Nearby, the Town Hall resembles an elegant castle and is framed by a classified landscaped park.
The city's main church was constructed from 1897 on the former site of the Ursuline convent, under the direction of architect Paul Selmersheim. Steps away, the Saint-Martin portal is a striking 1540 Renaissance facade, all that remains of an ancient abbey church built by the Counts of Champagne.
Place René Cassin offers a view of the main market hall, where local specialties central to the Épernay food scene are found. The commentary shares recommendations for regional products worth trying during or after the walk.
An unusual 1900 building known as the Moon House stands near the market halls, with a history as curious as its name. Adjacent, Place Bernard Stasi (formerly Place des Arcades) is surrounded by red-fronted buildings and arcades that shaped its original identity.
What Is Included
Included
- Audio guided tour accessible via mobile app
- 15 audio commentaries in multiple languages
- Detailed walking route covering 2 km
- Coverage of 15 attractions across Épernay
Not Included
- Entry fees to museums or champagne house cellars
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Gratuities
Important Information
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