Épernay: a weekend trip from Paris by train
- Train
- 1 h 20 by train
- Arrival station
- Épernay
The capital of Champagne, its cellars and its legendary avenue.
In the heart of the Champagne vineyards, Épernay lines up the great houses along the Avenue de Champagne. Cellars within walking distance of the station, cycling through UNESCO-listed hillside vines.
Who is it for
- Couples : Weekend amoureux bulles : dégustations et coteaux UNESCO à deux.
- Friends : Entre potes : caves, dégustations et vélo dans le vignoble champenois.
- Solo : Solo champagne : Avenue de Champagne et caves à pied depuis la gare.
Things to do
Cycling the hillsides
Marked loops through the UNESCO-listed historic hillsides (Hautvillers, Aÿ).
Avenue de Champagne
A kilometre of prestigious houses, walkable from the station.
Cellar tours
Moët & Chandon, Mercier and independent growers open their galleries.
Coming up
- 31 October → 1 November · Rallye Épernay Vins de Champagne 2026 · Damery
- 8 November · Sparnatrail 2026 · Épernay
- 21 May → 19 September · Vign'Art · Jardin de l'Horticulture, Épernay
- 22 May · La Champenoise de la Vallée de la Marne · Dizy, vignoble
Trains
- TER · 1 h 20 · Paris Est → Épernay
Pictures
Other weekends nearby
- Reims · 45 min
- Provins · 1 h 23
- Lake Der · 2 h 40
- Troyes & Orient Forest lakes · 1 h 27
- Jablines-Annet leisure island · 45 min
- Vaires-Torcy (water sports) · 25 min