As you’d imagine, Epernay has its fair share of champagne bars. The smartest is undoubtedly Chez Georges (www.georgescartier.com; tel. 03-26-32-06-22; Wed–Sat 6pm–2am, Sun 4pm–midnight) at Champagne Georges Cartier, 9 rue Jean Chandon Moët. A DJ spins on Friday and Saturday evenings and you can enjoy the outside terrace in summer. For a change of scenery along the Marne River, Le C Nautique, 1 quai de l’Île Belon (tel. 09-74-97-27-16; le-c-lanautique.fr) is open daily until 8pm (until 9pm Fri and Sat). Sit outside and soak up the riverside views, as you sip excellent but little-known champagnes by the glass (a four-glass sampler costs 31€; you can also order cheese and charcuterie, or plates of smoked salmon 13€).

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