Embark on a private Champagne tour from Epernay and explore UNESCO heritage sites, grand cru vineyards, and historic villages. Enjoy tastings of premier cru Champagnes and a convivial Champagne lunch.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims - Explore one of Champagne’s most renowned UNESCO sites: The Reims Cathedral, the historic coronation site of French kings and a must-see on your Champagne visit.
Before you venture inside, your guide will share the Cathedral’s rich history and intriguing secrets.
To reach it, we will pass by the “Colline Saint-Nicaise,” home to famous Champagne Houses (Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery…) that have utilized the chalk pits here since the late 18th century, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, 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 recount his story and reveal whether he truly invented Champagne!
- Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, we will also visit the historic hillsides of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to take in the stunning panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, where Dom Pérignon conducted his winemaking experiments.
This is the perfect spot amidst the vineyards to capture unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape.
We will visit a family-run producer/grower and explain the Champagne production process, including their press, winery, and cellar.
You will taste 3 different Champagnes during a guided tasting.
Depending on the season and availability, this visit/tasting may take place in a village of the “Côte des Blancs” or in Aÿ-Champagne.
- Ay-Champagne - Discover the renowned village of Aÿ-Champagne, with its UNESCO World Heritage hillsides and famous Grand Cru vineyards.
Did you know that Aÿ-Champagne was the heart of the Champagne industry in the 16th century and still holds a special place today?
The French kings had their own presses here, and Champagne wines were once called “Wines of Aÿ.”
Explore part of this historic village and its notable vineyard, primarily planted with Pinot Noir, where we will discuss vine cultivation, grape varieties, the exceptional terroir, and sustainable viticulture.
We will also stop in front of the headquarters of famous Champagne Houses in Aÿ, such as Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala.
Throughout the day, in addition to Champagnes, taste the 3 essential Champagne spirits and aperitifs: Ratafia, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery, the oldest in Champagne.
- Ay-Champagne - For lunch, we have selected Champagne and dining bars favored by locals to share this convivial moment.
On the menu, to accompany your glasses of Champagne (a bottle for 2 people), enjoy gourmet platters of charcuterie and cheese with bread and salad, farm-fresh meals, pâtés, regional biscuits, and coffee.
When booking your tour, please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements.
Depending on the day of the tour, the lunch location may vary.
- Mareuil-sur-Ay - We will also pass through the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Valley, with its historic hillsides, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, primarily planted with Pinot Noir. This village is home to more exclusive Champagne Houses like Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Philipponnat.
- Avenue de Champagne - Another must-see UNESCO World Heritage site is the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard.
It is considered “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its prestigious Champagne houses, mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars holding 200 million bottles.
A guided passage is planned to explain the history of its magnificent mansions and production buildings, owned for centuries by Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, and more.
- Private transportation
- Lunch (with a bottle of champagne for 2 persons)
- Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
- Visit and tastings of 3 Champagne Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
- Private guide/chauffeur
Discovery of the most famous UNESCO Sites in Champagne : Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims, Avenue de Champagne in Epernay and the villages and vineyards of the Marne Valley with its historic hillsides listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site where Champagne was born.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the Church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Discovery of the famous village and Grand Cru vineyard of Aÿ-Champagne.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoints of Champagne and gain more understanding of vineyard management.
Visit the production site of a family of independent producer/grower followed by commented tastings of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.
Commented passage through the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
Convivial Champagne lunch (a bottle for 2).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
