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Must do and see in Epernay

Epernay is a great place where you can explore Marne area and surrounding valley. Epernay has a lot to offer because of its develepoment of viticulture in France. Epernay belonged to the archbishops Reims but later went to the area Champagne. This area was badly damaged during the Hundred Years War, and was burned by Francis the First in the year 1544.

1. Champagne Cellars

Champagne Cellars

Cellar wines (Champagne Cellars) which has a flat temperature between 9 ° and 12 ° is an ideal place for aging wines and champagnes. This is where the delicate "Ramoza" operation was carried out with the wine production. Visitors can view the storage of wine, which is more than 100 years and to try excellent taste in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

3. Moët et Chandon

Moët et Chandon

Moët et Chandon's cellar 28km long and contains 90 billion bottles of wine. From time to time they organize a tour of this vast and endless sea on the first basement, as part of the tour, you can learn more about the history of wine, wine making and attend the same.

5. Côte des Blancs

Côte des Blancs

Côte des Blancs extends from Epenaj to Vertus. It was named after the white grape vineyards, which consists entirely of Chardonnay grapes, which produces elegant white champagne with refined flavour and aroma. Villages and smaller settlements formed irregular lines that streak across this valley and make it beautiful to the eye and a place to rest from the crowd. In small part of this valley there is and Kramant village which is famous for its wine and the village of Mesnil sur Ozer where you can visit the wine museum.

2. Town Hall

Town Hall

City Epernay has a city house which is a beautiful place also with its beautiful gardens. The Town Hall was designed in the 19th century by Bühler who also designed the beautiful Tête d'Or park in Lyon.

4. Mercier

Mercier

Mercier is a champagne house, and it started to work in 1858. Giant barrel of 34 tons has a capacity of 215,000 bottles and placed in the center of the reception of this house. Mercier has the right to the name of Dom Perignon, which is the most expensive brand of the most expensive champagne in the world, but one brand was sold to Moët et Chandon in the year 1927.

Today, Epernay is the number one selling of wine and champagne in France. If you love wine, you will love Epernay.

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