Jardin de l'Hôtel de ville, Park in Épernay, France
The Jardin de l'Hôtel de Ville is a public park next to the town hall of Épernay, divided into a French-style section with statues and straight paths and an English-style section with winding trails, small waterfalls, and groves of trees. A small pavilion stands at the center of the park, while large flower beds and a fountain mark the main entrance facing the Avenue de Champagne.
The garden was created in the mid-1800s as a private estate for the Auban-Moët family, wine traders who also founded a nearby hospital that still carries their name. The city of Épernay purchased the property in 1919 and turned it into a public space.
The garden sits along the Avenue de Champagne, a street known for its grand champagne houses, giving the space a particular local character. Near the main entrance, a war memorial from 1924 stands in front of the town hall, making the visit feel connected to the town's past.
The park is open almost all year and entry is free, making it easy to visit at any point during a stay in Épernay. Opening hours vary between summer and winter, so it is worth checking before you go, especially if you plan to visit in the evening.
The small pavilion at the heart of the park is a copy of the Temple of Love from Versailles, built on an artificial hill that was constructed in the 1870s. The hill contains a small cave inside, a detail that many visitors walk past without noticing.
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