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Hautvillers
The hilltop village where Dom Pérignon perfected champagne, surrounded by sweeping vineyard slopes.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Épernay
Grand Est, France · Europe
About Épernay
Épernay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ay, 20km from Montagne de Reims.
Épernay is in Grand Est, France, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ay, about 4 km away.
Épernay (French pronunciation: [epɛʁnɛ]) is a commune in the Marne department of northern France, 130 km (80 miles) north-east of Paris on the mainline railway to Strasbourg. The town sits on the left bank of the Marne at the extremity of the Cubry valley which crosses it.
Épernay is a sub-prefecture of the departmentRead more
and seat of an arrondissement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Épernay?
Within an hour or so of Épernay: Hautvillers (5 km), Montagne de Reims (20 km), Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims) (24 km), Circuit de Reims-Gueux (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Épernay?
The nearest famous roads are Voie Sacrée and Chimay Street Circuit.
Where is Épernay?
Épernay is in Grand Est, France, about 4 km from Ay.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,082
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Grand Est
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.0400, 3.9592
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Épernay
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Montagne de Reims
A wooded plateau of grand-cru champagne villages and the curious twisted 'Faux de Verzy' beech trees.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims)
The coronation cathedral of French kings, celebrated for its High Gothic architecture and sculptural program.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Reims-Gueux
Hauntingly preserved pit buildings and grandstands of the abandoned Grand Prix circuit that hosted F1 races from 1950 to 1966, standing beside public roads amid Champagne vineyards.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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