Champagne Region Small-Group Full-Day Tasting Tour From Paris
11 hours
Group 1+
English
11 hours
What you'll do
Enjoy a seamless way to visit the storied Champagne region—and sip numerous glasses of bubbly—on this small-group, full-day tour from Paris. Following morning pickup at your hotel or the general meeting point, travel aboard a private vehicle. You’ll visit three different Champagne producers—from famous houses to family producers—for tours and tastings; will see where Dom Pérignon was buried; will visit the Pressoria Museum; and more.
Highlights
This full-day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Champagne
Visit three Champagne producers for immersive tastings and tours
Enjoy seven glasses of Champagne throughout the day
Round-trip transit from Paris makes getting around seamless
Itinerary
- 107:30 Hotel Pick up inside of our Pick up area or meeting at Opera Garnier steps. Departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.
- 2
10:00 - 10:45 visit at the local family producer Champagne Chateau Boursault or similar. Tasting of 3 Glasses of Champagne with explanations. Walking to the Chateau with beautiful views over the vineyards inside of the walls of the Chateau.
10:45 Departure to Epernay (10 km). It takes about 15 minutes.
Attn. On Sundays and Mondays Champagne Chateau Boursault is closed. So we will offer You another local Champagne producer.
- 3
11:00 - 12:30 Arrival in Epernay. By Moet et Chandon we offer English guided Cellars tour and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne. We offer two levels:
BASIC Experience "L"Imperial" with tastings of Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial.
MOST POPULAR Experience "SIGNATURE" with tastings of Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.
Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened.
- 4
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:00 Departure to the Pressoria Museum in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km).
- 5
14:15 - 15:15 Visit at Pressoria Museum in Ay village explaining us the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production including the Champagne tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.
15:15 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).
- 6
15:30 - 16:00 The Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers self-guided visit. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village. Short stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
16:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).
- 7
18.30 Coming back to Paris. Hotel Drop off inside of our Pick up area or Drop off at Opera Garnier steps.
What's Included
Bottled water
Mercedes E220 car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Moët & Chandon Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses Champagne due to the chosen experience
Chateau Boursault or similar local producer with 3 glasses Champagne tastings
All fees and/or taxes
Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne tastings
What's not included
Gratuities and Souvenirs
Meals and Drinks
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for Wine tastings is 18 y.o.
Gallery
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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