The pretty little town famous for champagne with equally lovely city just 34 minutes away
This pretty town is famous around the world for being home to some of the most important champagne houses.
The charming little French town of Epernay attracts tourists from around the world for being the focus of the champagne wine region.
This quaint enclave is located some 80 miles northeast of Paris and has over the years welcomed visitors curious to step inside some of the world's most famous wine cellars.
Among the main attractions in this town are the many champagne houses, including Mercier, Moët Chandon and De Venoge, that can be toured by wine enthusiasts.
Epernay, however, offers much more than its Avenue de Champagne, including the Eglise Notre-Dame, a stunning 19th-century church, and Château Perrier, an outstanding castle surrounded by a magnificent and free-to-access park.
Home to some 22,000 people, Epernay is well connected to other major European cities - including Reims, Strasbourg and Paris - by train.
Epernay train station also allows tourists to visit other regional beauties - including the city of Reims.
Only a 34-minute train trip away from the town of champagne, Reims is a populous city in the Marne province best known for its architectural jewels, prestigious cellars and delicious food specialities.
Among the must-see destinations in Reims is the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic building even larger than the homonymous cathedral in Paris, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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Another site included in the prestigious UNESCO list is the Saint-Remi abbey, which includes a basilica and historical museum.
While champagne and wine are the main attractions in the area, visitors in Reims should not overlook its food scene.
Home to five Michelin-starred restaurants, Reims is also renowned for its Biscuit Rose - a pink biscuit with white coating created in 1690 which should be dipped in champagne, coffee, ratafia, lemonade or milk to bring out all its flavours.
