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Épernay Travel Guide: 35 reviews and 131 photos

I'll take one of each, please. - Épernay

Travel in style or pretend to

Epernay was the first travel stop of the "Fog and Food" tour where, of course, the fog followed us! After arriving from Leiden the first stop was Moet & Chandon. Because when in Champagne...

Normally, I'm not crazy about Champagne. But I must say that the Moet is a VERY tasty treat! And also, the one item I retained from my tour is that for export to America, a considerable amount of sugar is added. So that must be it. It's much better without all the extra sugar!

Epernay is a sweet little city and a nice place to stay for a couple of days. We stayed at La Briqueterie where I learned to play Canasta, ate some great food and of course, washed it down with wine and Champagne!

While in Epernay we took a day trip to Reims

Got Dom?

Is it ready yet?

As we toured the seemingly endless cellar, I wondered if anyone has ever tried to just swipe one as he went along....

Just a thought.

And be sure to sample!

Caught!

Tour choices include: The tour alone. (Boring!). One Sample. (Tightwad!). Two Samples. (Scared?). Three Samples. (Now, we're talking!)

We went for the 3 Sample Tour.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Tasty Bubbly!
Cons:Too many McDonalds!
In a nutshell:That IS a tasty Champagne!

Last visit to Épernay: Nov 2004
Intro Updated Jul 27, 2011
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Reviews (7)

Too much French wine Warnings and Dangers (1)

Can put you into a trance! more travel advice

Bistro Food / Family Feel Restaurants (2)

Although the food and service was really good, the feeling I got here was that of being in a family restaurant. I had... more travel advice

Ready for the first course.... - Épernay

Food, food, more food and, of course,... Restaurants (2)

We enjoyed the special Gourmet Dinner at La Briqueterie. Many courses, lots of good wine, a gigantic cheese tray and a... more travel advice

Never eat anything larger than your head - Épernay

Souffle! Favorites (1)

This was the Crepe/Souffle creation I got at my Gourmet Dinner at La Briqueterie. It wasn't as good as it looks but it... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
A Lovely Place to Stay
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ViajesdelMundo Sep 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Interesting that even the Champagne is changed--OH NO!! I need to go here too!
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Herkbert Sep 27, 2008 at 8:14 AM

Joann - now that looked like a fun trip. Every picture had a big smile, some bigger then others. Great pics and tips. All that bubbly and only two days....
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scottishvisitor Dec 12, 2006 at 12:30 PM

Ah Champagne & a tasting tour!!
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VeronicaG Jun 29, 2006 at 2:09 PM

What a divine tour!!!
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Yijie Jul 21, 2005 at 12:21 PM

Yup, i agree with you. ;)
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sue_stone Mar 5, 2005 at 7:00 AM

We did the Moet & Chandon tour too!!