Leave Paris behind and head off with your expert guide to the prestigious Moet and Chandon Champagne house in Epernay, the Champagne Capital. Easily boasting the largest Champagne cellars in the world, this luxury Champagne house is home to some 17 miles (28 km) of underground tunnels where their world-famous sparkling wine matures. As you tour this incredible labyrinth of chalk cellars with your guide, learn about the magical process of turning standard white wine into something fizzy! Hear about humidity levels and temperature control, and, see for yourself how the bubbles get into each bottle. At the end of your 1,5-hour walking tour around the cellars, sample a glass of Moet Champagne and discuss its complex creation with the fellow Champagne lovers in your group.
After lunch, hop back on board your air-conditioned minivan and leave Epernay, for a ride around Reims Mountain Regional Nature Park, home to Grand Crus vineyards, before reaching Hautvillers with your guide. Known as ‘the birthplace of Champagne,’ this charming village is best-known for its most famous ex-resident, Dom Pérignon, the innovative Benedictine monk who dedicated most of his life to producing and perfecting Champagne.
After enjoying the beauty of the vine, little villages and making a few stop en route, you will reach the last stop of your day will be dedicated to the visit of a family run winery where you will have the opportunity to taste 4 different Champagnes before returning to Paris.
Highlights:
- Full-day Champagne region tour from Paris with a guide
- Discover Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon once lived
- Explore the chic Moet and Chandon Champagne cellars in Epernay
- Ride around Reims Mountain Regional Nature Park
- Champagne tastings at a Family Producer
The price includes:
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Champagne tastings at Moet & Chandon
- Stop at Hautvillers and visit the tomb of Dom Perignon
- Champagne tastings at a Family Producer
- 5 Champagne tastings
- Free bottle of water
- hydroalcoholic gel at your disposal in the vehicle
The price does not includes:
- Food
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
- Cancel up to 3 days in advance to receive a full refund
COVID-19: Preventive Measures Implemented
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for travelers and guides in public areas and vehicles
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris
Meeting point
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Paris (hotel or private apartment)
- To benefit from the complimentary pick-up at your hotel or private apartment, your accommodation must be centrally located in Paris and have one of the following postal / zip code: 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75015, 75016, 75017
- The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email