Epernay, France

Épernay is located amid rolling hills and vineyards, 26km south of Reims and a generally more appealing town. From Épernay you can visit the local vineyards and villages. There are millions of bottles of champagne in underground cellars in Épernay all ageing and waiting to be popped. The avenue de Champagne is lined with mansions and runs to the east of town, away from place de la République. At number 18 is the famous Moet et Chandon, where you can take a tour of the cellars. At number 70, the Mercier maison visit and dégustation costs €6 and you can see the cellar where they held a car rally in 1950 - without any breakages.