Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne

Welcome to a different perspective on Epernay. While our previous journeys focused on the monumental and the historical, this tour is about the 'authentic' and the 'experiential.' We are starting once more at the Office de…

We begin with the aesthetics of the vintage journey. In a town as historically rich as Epernay, the mode of transport matters. …

Our vintage journey takes us just outside Epernay to the charming village of Moussy (Moo-see). The sources highlight a specific spot here: 'la loge table à Moussy.' A 'loge' is a small hut or shelter found in the vineyards. …

Next, we head east to Chouilly (Shoo-yee), a village classified as 'Grand Cru'—the highest designation for champagne vineyards. The source points us to a specific location: the 'Bar Mificence' (Bar Mee-fee-sans). …

Returning toward Epernay, we reflect on the phrase 'de la vigne au verre'—from the vine to the glass. This is the core philosophy of the authentic tours mentioned in the sources. …

As we walk through the streets of Epernay, we see the signs of many smaller producers. These are the modern vignerons who are the champions of 'authenticity.' Unlike the major houses, which blend grapes from across the region,…

We conclude our vintage journey by returning to the central theme of the sources: the unique spirit of the Epernay 'territoire.' This is a place where 'modernity, history, luxury, and simplicity' all coexist. Standing near the…

Our vintage journey has brought us back to our starting point, but I hope you now see Epernay with new eyes. We have explored the 'authentic' side of the region—the loges of Moussy, the bars of Chouilly, and the vintage cars that…