Journey through the scenic countryside and historic vineyards to Epernay. Tour the cellars of a family-owned estate. Savor a traditional lunch accompanied by champagne and wines. Discover Hautvillers, the village of Dom Pérignon, the renowned UNESCO vineyard, and conclude with a visit to an authentic family-run winery.
Meet your guide in Reims and go explore the most famous vineyards of Champagne around Epernay. Discover the renowned “Avenue du Champagne”, home of the most recognized and esteemed Champagne houses: Moet & Chandon, Perrier Jouet, Pol Roger… Hear about their stories and gain insight on how they have come to be so successful.
Wander through the vineyards of La Montagne de Reims while your guide explains the particularities of the region, from the grape varieties to the vine growing and winemaking process. Explore the picturesque historical village of Hautvillers, cradle of Champagne where the Monk Dom Perignon lived during 47 years and is now buried. Have a walk through the alleys of the beautiful church where the first Champagne bubbles are known to have come to life
Continue your trip through the countryside and get to walk through the vines of a prestigious Champagne house (Moët et Chandon or Billecart-Salmon). Get an introduction to the vine growing process in Champagne.
Be welcomed in a restored Champagne house and enjoy an introduction to the unique sparkling beverage World. Gain significant insight on the complex Champagne making process, the geography and history of the magnificent region. Discover how the delicate effervescent elixir goes from grape to bottle.
Enjoy an authentic lunch with French specialties (baguette, cheese, ham) paired with Champagne wines.
Enter an authentic Champagne boutique winery
Back to the mini-van, appreciate the beautiful hillsides of Champagne and peek-behind-the-scenes of a family run boutique winery. Visit the traditional press, vat room and cellars of an authentic Champagne grower. Stroll down the cool cellar corridors and glance at the immense quantity of bottles slowly maturing. Enjoy several tastings of their best–seller “cuvees” and find the best values of Champagne !
Your effervescent tour ends as your guide drives you back to Reims to conclude your afternoon Champagne tour.
Points of Interest
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Avenue de Champagne
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Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers
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Le Clos Corbier
- 7 glasses tasted (5 Champagne, 1 red wine, 1 ratafia)
- Small-group tour (maximum 8 persons)
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English speaking guide
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Other drinks
- Pick-up and drop-offs in Paris
- Bottled water
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear casual shoes as you will stop in the vines
- We will organize Champagne shipping for you (US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong) if you find any crush !
- The tour is not compatible with children under 10 years old
- We cannot accept animals on tours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
