From Epernay: E-Bike Champagne Day Tour (with Lunch)

Name: From Epernay: E-Bike Champagne Day Tour (with Lunch)
Brand: Tabl
SKU: GSYFLIL
Price: 161.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

6 hours

From 09:35

Group 1+

English

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6 hours

09:35

What you'll do

When it comes to exploring the more remote areas of the Champagne region, taking to the road on an e-bike is a fantastic way to travel. Although you won’t be expected to ride for the complete 6 hours, as the e-Bike Champagne day tour from Epernay includes 3 pick-up options as well as stopping for lunch and an extravagant Champagne tasting session.

Highlights

Embrace the Countryside: Take a ride on a classic e-bike through the picturesque Champagne region

Sample the Local Champagne: Raise a glass of bubbly during tasting-sessions

Break for Lunch: Take a seat for some local cuisine at Le Clos Corbier, a family run domaine

Itinerary

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Start Time: Dependant on pick-up time
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Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours
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Group Size: Solo travellers may book, however the tour requires a minimum of 2 people to go ahead
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Meeting Point: Please see pick-up options below
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Pick-up Option 1: Reims, at 9:00am in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station. If you arrive by train, when you get off the train, go to the Reims Centre exit.
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Pick-up Option 2: Epernay, at 9:35am at the intersection of Avenue de Champagne and Rue Jean Chandon Moët. Pass by the famous Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, where several prestigious Champagne Houses are located.
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Pick-up Option 3: Mareuil-sur-Ay, at 9:45am at Le Clos Corbier, 5 Boulevard Nicolas François Billecart, 51160 Mareuil-sur-Ay
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After a drive deep in the Champagne countryside to a typical Champagne House, Le Clos Corbier, your bikes will be ready for you to ride.
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Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. You will certainly deserve your champagne glasses having cycled through Premier and Grand Cru villages and fully experiencing the complexity of our terroir.
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Enjoy breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines of Champagne. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne.
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Finish your time in Hautvillers with a guided visit of the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried.
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Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back to Le Clos Corbier. Visit the cellars and taste different champagnes from the family domaine, where you will see and be taught about the champagne making process. Then immerse yourself into the French lifestyle with a traditional lunch, which consists of homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of champagnes : cheese puffs, paté en croute, quiche, lentils, cheeses, Reims pink biscuit (the lunch can be adapted to allergies or specific diets).
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After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 3.00pm (from Mareuil-sur-Ay), at 3.15pm ( from Epernay) and at 4.00pm (from Reims).
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End Time: Dependant on the drop-off point
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FYI - Please note that electric bikes are heavier than regular bikes, as a consequence it is required to be comfortable with cycling.

What's Included

Local English speaking guide

Small-group tour (maximum 8 people)

Epernay pick-up and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Electric assisted bike with helmet

4 Champagne tastings

Entrance fees for visit and lunch at a family domaine, Le Clos Corbier

What's not included

Tips and gratuities

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Personal expenses

Meeting Points

1 Rue Jean Chandon Moët (1 Rue Jean Chandon Moët, Marne Épernay, Grand Est, 51200)

Notes

Although solo travellers can book, please note a minimum of 2 people are required for the tour to go ahead. In the event the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants the booking may be subject to change.

Please note that down the cellars the average temperature is 10°C, so do not forget to bring a jacket along.

Animals are not allowed in shared tours for the comfort of all passengers.

Careful, the electric bikes are heavier than regular bikes, as a consequence it is required to be comfortable with cycling.

If the bike tour is affected by weather (rain, black ice…), the tour will be adjusted accordingly: the schedule of the tour can be modified or the tour can be done by minivan instead of bikes.

Adjust your clothing for the bike ride, regarding the weather (gloves and scarves for coldest days ; solar cream and sun glasses in summer).

HELMETS AND BICYCLE SAFETY: Customer shall wear approved protective headgear at all times while using the equipment, and shall ensure that all passengers wear appropriately-sized and approved protective headgear at all times while using the equipment. Helmets are offered and recommended as part of this Rental Agreement. Customers who decline to rent and wear helmets have done so at their own will and their own peril.