Renaissance Facade

The Renaissance façade, in Épernay

In a small courtyard of Épernay stands an impressive vestige of the Renaissance. The Épernay audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this decorated façade, a rare witness of sixteenth-century architecture in the town.

A vestige of the Renaissance

Hidden behind a gate, in a small courtyard, the Renaissance façade of Épernay is a precious vestige of sixteenth-century architecture. Characteristic of the Ionic order, it stands out by its columns, its sculpted ornaments and its elegance. A survivor of the destructions that struck the town over the centuries, it testifies to the refinement of Renaissance architecture and offers a striking contrast with its surroundings.

What to see

You admire the Renaissance façade, its Ionic columns and its sculpted ornaments, a rare vestige of the sixteenth century nestled in a small courtyard. The monument illustrates the refinement of the Renaissance in Épernay. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and old stones, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Renaissance façade lies in the heart of Épernay, in a small courtyard, reachable on foot. You glimpse it from the public space, through the gate that protects its access. You discover it during a walk in the centre of the town.

What is the Renaissance façade of Épernay?

It is a vestige of sixteenth-century architecture, characteristic of the Ionic order, nestled in a small courtyard of the centre of Épernay.

Where is the Renaissance façade?

In the heart of Épernay, in a small courtyard, in the Marne.