Aÿ-Champagne – Aÿ commune THE CITY OF CHAMPAGNE
Located at the fringe of the vineyards and head quarter to several prestigious champagne houses, Aÿ makes the transition between the hill side slopes and the river, between the Montagne de Reims and the suburbs of Epernay.
The 19 commentated stops on the “Musardises” circuit, provide information to understand the city, appreciate its heritage and know its famous personalities.
AY City Hall
Place Henri Martin
51160 AY
Tél. : + 33 (0)3 26 56 92 10
animation@ay-champagne.fr
www.ay-champagne.com
Open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 12pm and from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Saturday morning from 9.30 am to 12.00 am
Heritage and nature
MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF AŸ
- Download the map of Aÿ
HERITAGE
- 15th century Saint Brice church (Gothic, classified as a historical monument)
- Henri-IV and François I wine press
- Half-timbered houses typical of the Champagne region
- Interpretation trail of René Lalique, child of the country
- Art Nouveau house (Rue Gambetta)
- Panorama on Aÿ, Epernay and the Marne Valley
- Discovery tour of the town : Les Musardises Agéennes
- Vineyard in crowd (rue Emmanuel Lemaître)
HIKES / WALKS
- Discovery tour ” If Aÿ was told to me ” 3 km / 1h15
Circuit in the heart of the history of Champagne wine – 2,8 km / 50 min - Cubray circuit – 9,5 km / 3h00
- Discovery trail “The Park along the water“
- Bike route of the Marne Valley
BOOKS AND WORKS ON THE VILLAGE
- Aÿ-Champagne by Michel Jolyot
- Poster of the village (on sale at the tourist office)
Wine-growers
See below
Local life
ACCOMMODATION / RESTAURANTS
- Hotel (see below)
- Bed and Breakfast (see below)
- Gites (see below)
- Restaurants (see below)
- Brasserie
- Fast food / Pizzeria
- Champagne bar (see below)
- Tearoom (see below)
- Coffee shops and bars
MARKET
- Place Henri Martin – Friday morning from 8:00 to 12:00
Nearly 25 exhibitors
SHOPS
- Bakery and pastry shop
- Regional products (see below)
- Delicatessen
- Fish shop
- Food
- Banks
- Cashpoint
- Optics
- Florists
- Beauty salons
- Hairdressing salon
- Gas station
- Garages
SERVICES
- Post office
- Medical office : + 33 (0)3 26 54 00 72
- Pharmacy
- Gendarmerie : + 33 (0)3 26 55 45 22
- Municipal police : + 33 (0)3 26 55 93 20
Equiments
- TER station “La ligne des Bulles”
- Bus line from the bus station of Epernay (n°10)
- Car rental with Citiz : Parking du Jard / Boulevard Charles de Gaulle
- Bicycle parking: Corner of rue des Poinconniers and Av. Victor Hugo: 4 bikes / Corner of chemin des Mayeurs and Canal: 6 bikes / Parvis de la mairie
- Picnic tables : Corner of rue des Poinconniers and Av. Victor Hugo : 2 tables / Bd Charles de Gaulle (corner of rue des Bermondes / canal side) / Angle chemin des Mayeurs and Canal / Pl. Henri Martin
- Municipal library
- MJC Intercommunale (many shows)
- 1 athletics track
- Various sports fields (tennis, soccer, rugby, petanque, tennis..)
Events
- March/April: Chocolate Festival
- Ascension : Braderie/Brocante
- June: Rendez-vous at the Garden
- July (every 2 years – even-numbered years): Henri IV celebrations
- July (every 2 years – odd years): ARTitude
- September: European Heritage Days
- October: Braderie/Brocante
- December: exhibition of cribs in the church
