The Connoisseurs from Epernay

Embark on a private tour of Epernay and uncover the secrets of Champagne. Explore Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, historic villages, and iconic landmarks while indulging in tastings of exquisite champagnes.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, a village known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a private tour of the Church where Dom Pérignon, the spiritual father of Champagne, is buried.
    We will share his story and reveal whether he truly invented Champagne!
  • Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, we will also visit the historic hillsides…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Visits and tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
  • Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
  • Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
  • Private passionate Guide/Chauffeur
Additional Information

Near Epernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyard, explore the “Côte des Blancs” Grand Cru and the renowned village and vineyard of Hautvillers, located in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Hautvillers, known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a guided tour of Dom Pérignon’s church and the surrounding vineyard….

Location
Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne
Avenue de Champagne
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lindagv6623di
Nov 1, 2024
A highly recommended exceptional experience! - This was a fabulous tour with an exceptional guide, Matthis who is incredibly knowledgeable about Champagne and the region. A comprehensive look at the full process of champagne production in two small champagne houses and a visit to Hautvillers Abbey. The tastings certainly did not disappoint!! I highly recommend this tour.
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Robert_p
Sep 26, 2024
This tour was so much fun! 10/10 would recommend. - Everything about this tour was great! Pick up was easy and very welcoming. We booked this tour to see the smaller vineyards in the area and it did not disappoint. We were able to taste unique Champaign and see behind the scenes as to how it is made. Out host was extremely knowledgeable on the area, process, and everything that goes into making Champaign.
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Traceylu9906nm
Sep 19, 2024
It was spectacular. - Isabelle was a spectacular guide - giving us insider information that allowed me to understand why Champagne is so special and deserves to be protected - I had no idea! She took time to answer all our questions. She was professional, knowledgeable, funny and a joy to spend time with! We were there just as harvest began which was beautiful and such a treat to see the magic begin.
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Martha_g
Sep 7, 2024
Great tour! - Isabelle was a wonderful guide and we loved visiting small family champagne houses. She was very informative and we so appreciate her recommendations of wine museums to visit. They were terrific!
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Anna_d
Aug 25, 2024
Beautiful day, wonderful guide - Really lovely. Had an expert guide (private to just our party of 2). Saw stunning views and vineyards, and family run Champagne houses.
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Compass22706360623
Jul 3, 2024
Fun and interesting way to learn about champagne! - Charlotte was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She took us through small villages, to the original church of Dom Pérignon and to two small family champagne producers. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and I highly recommend this tour with Charlotte.
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Rachel_w
May 15, 2024
Tour of Champagne - Our tour guide Charlotte was very welcoming and had so much knowledge of the region for her young age. She was very interactive and answered all our questions with great English comprehension. I highly recommend her and this tour and she was always willing to take a photo.
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Antonial101
Feb 19, 2024
Delightful experience - Isabella was very personable, which alone made the tour a delight. Adding to that Isabella was extremely knowledgeable about the world, nay the universe, of Champagne. Quickly giving a concise, thorough and easily understandable background, Isabella expand on this and was able answer all the questions we had completely with a joyous spirit and a clear love of Champagne, the wine and the region. From Dom Perignon's church and the village where he experimented with the local wine, until he had perfected the Champagne method to the intimate boutique family run biodiverse organic Champagne houses to the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay we were allowed to experience it all. It was one of those serendipitous events that allowed us to meet Isabella and we feel all the more knowledgeable, worldly and fortunate for it.
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Jackie_l
Nov 23, 2023
We had a beautiful time... - We had a beautiful time tasting champagne and seeing all the beautiful views of the area. I will never forget the views. Also, our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She did such a wonderful job.
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Patricia
Oct 6, 2023
Awesome! - It was really nice, not commercial but really an expert from the region. You can ask her anything. She knew a lot about it
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up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).