The Wine Press

The wine press of Place Auban-Moët, in Épernay

On Place Auban-Moët, a decorative wine press recalls the main activity of Épernay: champagne. The Épernay audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this symbolic element, a tribute to the work of the vine.

A tribute to the work of the vine

At the centre of a roundabout of Place Auban-Moët, in Épernay, a decoration honours the main activity of the town. It is a wine press, one of the essential elements of the making of champagne, which allows the juice to be extracted from the grapes. Installed there as a symbol, it recalls the importance of the vine and the sparkling wine in the identity and the economy of Épernay, capital of champagne.

What to see

You admire the decorative wine press at the centre of the roundabout of Place Auban-Moët, a symbol of the work of the vine and of champagne. The element recalls the main activity of Épernay. It is a stop for those curious about Champagne traditions, to be discovered during a walk in the town.

Practical information

The wine press lies on Place Auban-Moët, in the heart of Épernay, reachable on foot. It is an open-air decorative element, freely visible at all times from the public space. You discover it during a walk in the town.

What does the wine press of Place Auban-Moët symbolise?

It symbolises the main activity of Épernay, champagne: the wine press is used to extract the juice from the grapes, an essential step in the making of the sparkling wine.

Where is the wine press?

On Place Auban-Moët, in the heart of Épernay.