Epernay Audio guided walking tour 1h00 and 15 audio comments

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1. Come on, while we walk down Rue Eugène Mercier to reach the prestigious Avenue de Champagne, let me tell you a little bit about the history of this sparkling wine with the same name as an entire region of France. Namely

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2. Next to the market halls, you have certainly noticed a rather unusual building that stands on the square. This building is called the Moon House, and it has a very special history. It was built in 1900 at the request of a

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3. On the right, it is the place Bernard Stasi that reveals itself to you. It is surrounded by red buildings and arcades that once gave it the name Place des Arcades. In 2011, she changed her name to Bernard Stasi,

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4. You arrive at Place René Cassin, and on your right you have a nice glimpse of the Halle Saint-Thibault, the main Point of Sale in Epernay. The opportunity for me to talk to you a little about the specialties that should not be missed in the city! Because if

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5. In front of you stands one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Château Perrier is a magnificent building that was built in 1857. It was built for Charles Perrier, the son of the founder of the champagne house Perrier-Jouët. This man

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6. On your right lies the Place Hugues Lead. Located right in the centre of Epernay, it is surrounded by typical city buildings, and administrative buildings, such as the Post Inn on your left, or the notary office on the other side.

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7. Here you are facing one of the most beautiful buildings in Epernay. This is the City Inn. Located at the very beginning of the Avenue de Champagne, it takes the form of an elegant castle and is surrounded by a landscaped park that has been classified as a Remarkable Garden.

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8. On your right stands the Théâtre d’Epernay. It is named after Gabrielle Dorziat, an actress from Epernay. Born in 1880, Gabrielle Dorziat is one of the most influential actresses of the 20th century. Feminist and independent, she

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9. Here you are, in front of the entrance of the main church of the city. Notre-Dame d’Epernay was built in 1897, in place of a former convent that was there, the Ursuline convent. Led by Paul Selmersheim, Chief Architect of

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10. On your left stands an amazing monument. It is the portal of Saint Martin, a facade that belonged to an old abbey church of the same name, built by the counts of Champagne. The portal dates from 1540, and was added to a

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11. Here you are in Auban-Moët Square. On your right, in the center of the roundabout is a decoration that reminds you once again of the main activity of the city. It is a press, one of the essential elements in the manufacture of the

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12. Stop here for a moment, and look to your right, behind the gate that stands before you. In this small courtyard is an impressive vestige that comes straight from the Renaissance! It is an old facade, which dates back

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in France, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 59 city tours we list in France, outside the cities.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 59.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.