{"id":195076,"date":"2025-11-05T10:55:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2025\/11\/05\/looking-for-a-sparkling-festive-getaway-head-for-epernay-capital-of-champagne\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:08:33","slug":"looking-for-a-sparkling-festive-getaway-head-for-epernay-capital-of-champagne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2025\/11\/05\/looking-for-a-sparkling-festive-getaway-head-for-epernay-capital-of-champagne\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a sparkling, festive getaway? Head for Epernay, capital of Champagne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for a sparkling getaway? Between the emotion of the Habits de Lumi\u00e8re and the festive celebration of the centenary of the Avenue de Champagne in 2025, Epernay<\/a> has never been so seductive! Less than 2 hours from Paris, Epernay, the beating heart of Champagne, invites you to discover its elegant architecture, mysterious cellars, refined tastings, illuminated events and festive atmosphere. Indeed, Epernay is much more than a wine stopover: it’s a cultural, sensory and festive getaway. Don’t miss this invitation to discover the soul and sparkling charm of the Champagne capital. Here are our recommendations for a successful trip! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Stroll along the Avenue de Champagne<\/h2>\n\n
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No\u00e9mie Cozette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Sometimes referred to as the “Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es of Champagne”,<\/strong> the Avenue de Champagne stretches for almost a kilometer. In 2025, Epernay celebratesthe 100th anniversary of this legendary avenue<\/a>. Cultural events, exhibitions, themed tours and new experiences are all part of this symbolic status throughout the year. Surrounded by 30,000 hectares of vineyards, the avenue becomes a living showcase of architectural heritage, winegrowing riches and local life. Don’t miss: musical highlights, themed tours and champagne surprises throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n

Tasting champagnes from the great houses<\/h2>\n\n
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Caves Boizel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A dazzling symbol of Sparnaccio’s prestige, the Avenue de Champagne<\/strong> stretches for over a kilometer, with its majestic facades of mansions from the XVIII\u1d49 and XIX\u1d49 centuries. Behind these mansions steeped in history nestle the great Champagne Houses<\/g> and numerous winegrowers<\/g> who perpetuate ancestral know-how. But it’s above all beneath the surface<\/strong> that the heart of the myth beats: a fascinating network of cellars dug into the white chalk<\/strong>, where millions of bottles rest sheltered from the light. A veritable subterranean city, this secret world reveals the magic of champagne in the making, in cool, silent surroundings. Here are just a few of the houses you won’t want to miss: <\/p>\n\n