Would you like to discover Épernay with your family? Great idea! A city on a human scale, surrounded by nature and vineyards, Épernay offers many activities suitable for children while appealing to parents. Here is our selection of outings, walks and places to discover with your little ones. See also our article: What to do in Épernay in a weekend?
The City Hall Park
A lovely, secure and well-maintained park with trees. Perfect for letting the children run around while you relax on a bench in the shade.
🌳 Children’s playground, lawn, fountains
📍 Address: 7 bis avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay
🕒 Free admission all day long
Tour of the Mercier House by mini train
The Mercier cellar offers a fun underground train tour for children.
🚆 Guided tour in several languages
🍾 Tasting for adults at the end
📍 Adress : 68 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay
📞 03 26 51 22 22 – champagnemercier.com
Remember to book in advance for weekends!
See our article: The most beautiful cellars in Epernay
Épernay with children: bike ride through the vineyards
Marked trails allow you to explore the hillsides around Épernay with ease. Ideal for mountain biking or with a trailer.
📍 Rental at Épernay Vélo – 2 rue Jean Moët, 51200 Épernay
📞 03 26 53 54 55 – facil-e-bike
💡 Adapted itineraries available at the tourist office
Walk in Hautvillers and sign hunt
Hautvillers is a charming wine-growing village where every house has a wrought-iron sign above its door. Children can search for them while you enjoy a glass of champagne (in moderation, of course).
📍 10 minutes by car from Épernay
Free and original activity
👉 More ideas for our walk through the vineyards
Strolling through the Faux de Verzy
The Faux de Verzy offer an ideal walk for the whole family, including children.
Follow the 1.5 km trail to discover the twisted beech trees, with their surprising shapes.
The trail is well laid out and easy to access, with explanatory panels that will captivate younger visitors.
This natural site is an excellent opportunity to teach children about flora and fauna while enjoying a walk in the great outdoors.
A perfect place for a family outing in Champagne!
How to get there: By car, the journey takes approximately 25 minutes and covers a distance of 24 km. Take the D951 towards Verzy, then follow the signs for ‘Les Faux de Verzy’.
Épernay with children: Le Palace Cinema
When it rains, there’s nothing better than a good film. This small cinema offers regular screenings for children and teenagers.
📍 Adress : 3 rue des Archers, 51200 Épernay
📞 03 26 54 08 47 – cinema le palace
Snack break at Zôdio ice cream
A refreshing and delicious stop in the city centre with highly acclaimed artisanal ice cream.
📍 Adress : 11 rue Porte Lucas, 51200 Épernay
📞 03 26 55 66 77
