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- France
- Champagne Country
- Epernay
Epernay
Epernay, along with Reims, is one of the great centres of
champagne production; dug into the chalk beneath the town are more
than 200 miles (322km) of cellars and tunnels containing champagne
from the surrounding area including such great brands as Moët et
Chandon, Pol Roger, Mercier, and de Castellane. Having been ravaged
by war over the centuries, few old buildings remain in the town,
but visitors come here to visit the great champagne houses rather
than the architecture. Both Moët et Chandon, the world's largest
producer of bubbly, and Mercier give guided tours of their cellars
in English throughout the day. They are both situated near each
other on Avenue de Champagne. Castellane also has daily tours from
March to December.
Information & Facts
Address
40 miles (64km) east of Paris
Admission
Moët et Chandon EUR8; Mercier EUR7.50; Castellane
EUR7
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).