Paris - Epernay by bike: The Champagne Route

How about taking 3 days for an incredible experience cycling from Paris to Épernay? DolceVia organises your tailor-made trip: bike rental, equipment and accommodation. Send us a request to build your trip together.

Start: Paris
Finish: Épernay
Distance: 160 km
Duration: 3 days
Calculated ascent: …
Difficulty: Easy

Paris - Epernay by bike: The Champagne Route

From €478 / person

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2 nights with breakfast
brie tasting at a local cheese shop, Champagne tasting
Rental of a hybrid bike and its accessories

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The route between Paris and Épernay

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The stay

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2 nights with breakfast
brie tasting at a local cheese shop, Champagne tasting
Rental of a hybrid bike and its accessories

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electric or gravel bike, half-board, last night in Epernay

What's on the program?

🌟 Embark on a 150 km adventure from Paris to Épernay, following the Champagne route, a legendary itinerary that takes you to the heart of the Champagne vineyards! Live this unique experience with DolceVia and discover our cycling trips for an unforgettable adventure.

🚲 Start your journey by following the Canal de l'Ourcq from Paris, a peaceful waterway that gradually takes you away from the urban hustle and bustle. Cycle through the Parc de la Poudrerie, a green haven perfect for a nature break, before reaching Claye-Souilly and then Meaux.

🏛️ In Meaux, discover the Museum of the Great War with its 800 m² immersive trench inaugurated in November 2024. Don't miss tasting the famous Brie de Meaux in the local cheese shops. A first day of 50 km on the Champagne route, combining culture and gastronomy.

🌳 On the second day, follow the Marne valley towards Château-Thierry, passing through La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, a charming waterside town. Discover Brie Noir, a local speciality with a strong character, before continuing through forests and fields offering beautiful panoramic views.

🏰 In Château-Thierry, explore the ruins of the medieval castle overlooking the town and discover the birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, the famous fabulist. This stage of the Champagne Route immerses you in French literary history. For other cultural cycling destinations, consult our complete catalogue.

🥂 On the third day, the Champagne Route reveals all its splendor! Start in Dormans with its castle commemorating the battles of the Marne, then climb up to Châtillon-sur-Marne to admire the vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see.

🍾 Pass by the magnificent Château de Boursault, built in 1848 by the widow Clicquot, before enjoying a tasting at a champagne house. Discover the secrets of making sparkling wine and savor the aromas of this exceptional region on the Champagne Route.

✨ Arrive in Épernay, the world capital of champagne, where you can visit the monumental cellars of the Avenue de Champagne and celebrate your achievement! This Paris-Epernay adventure on the Champagne Route offers a unique experience combining heritage, nature, and the Champagne terroir.

🚴‍♂️ Want to continue the adventure? Discover the Paris-Giverny trail in the footsteps of Monet or the Paris-Fontainebleau trail towards the royal forest. To organize your trip on the Champagne Route, check out our bike rental offers.

Frequently asked questions about Paris - Epernay by bike

The Champagne Route connects Paris to Épernay in 3 days, along the Canal de l'Ourcq then the Marne Valley, to the vineyards of Châtillon-sur-Marne and the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. For an arrival in Reims, see Paris-Reims by bike.

152 km, to be covered in 3 days, with stages of 50 to 60 km.

2 nights with breakfast and the rental of a hybrid bike with panniers, helmet and puncture repair kit, from €478 per person. Optional: tastings (Brie at a local cheese dairy, champagne), electric or gravel bike, half-board and one night in Épernay.

The Poudrerie park, Meaux and its Great War Museum, La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Château-Thierry, birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, Dormans, the vineyards of Châtillon-sur-Marne, Boursault castle, then the cellars of the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.

By train: Épernay is connected to Paris Gare de l'Est in just over an hour. The easiest way is to take the one-way option and leave the bike in Épernay; otherwise, it comes back with you.

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We offer flexible cancellation conditions so you can travel with peace of mind:

Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure
Cancellation between 30 and 60 days: 50% refund
Cancellation less than 30 days: no refund

Here is what you need to bring to fully enjoy your trip:

Clothing suitable for cycling (shorts/cycling shorts - essential, windbreaker, comfortable shoes)
A water bottle (or bidon) to stay hydrated
A first aid kit and your personal medication
An external battery for your phone
Rain gear (light poncho or waterproof jacket)
A swimsuit, depending on the destination!
And above all: your desire for adventure and discovery 🌿
The bike and helmet are provided. On multi-day trips, panniers and a puncture repair kit are included too; on one-day routes, they are optional.

Our trips are accessible to everyone, with different levels of activity. Please note that electric assistance makes every route more accessible, even on longer or hilly routes.

Easy: ideal for families or beginners, little elevation gain, 20 to 40 km/day
Moderate: for travelers in good shape or those who want to take on a small challenge, 40 to 70 km/day
Sporty: for long-distance enthusiasts or those used to riding a muscular bike, 70 km and more/day

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The route between Paris and Épernay

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What's on the program?

From Paris to Meaux, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, the first stage of the Paris - Epernay by bikeStage 1 · 50 km

Meaux - Château-Thierry – First day on the Champagne route 🚲Stage 2 · 60 km

From Château-Thierry to Epernay, welcome to Champagne, the end of the Paris - Epernay by bikeStage 3 · 50 km

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