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From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings

1. From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings

Visit the only place in the world that grows and produces Champagne on a full-day trip from Paris. Take a guided tour of the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne House and a family-run winery. Enjoy included tasting opportunities and the chance to discover Reims Cathedral during the day. Start the tour from Paris on a minibus that will take you to Champagne. Visit the quaint chapel of the Abbey at Hautvillers, which is also the gravesite of Dom Pérignon, the father of Champagne. Learn about him with your guide, then meet with a local producer to hear about the wine-growing process. Enjoy a fully-guided tour at the House of Nicolas Feuillatte, the world’s largest producer of Champagne. Taste 3 glasses of Champagne on your Champagne house tour. You'll also have the opportunity to taste at least 3 different types of Champagne at a local family-run winery and pick up some bottles for souvenirs. Before heading back to Paris, visit the Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the defining models of Gothic art, and have free time to see the area where 25 French Kings were crowned.

From Paris: Private Champagne Tour, Tastings at Moet&Chandon

2. From Paris: Private Champagne Tour, Tastings at Moet&Chandon

We offer you high-end, private and exclusive tour in English or french with a certified WSET level 3 wine expert (on the way to level 4). He will travel and stay with you all day long for giving you any explanation on Champagne wine and region (wine making process, history, economy and private funny stories about Champagne). We'll pick you up at your accommodation in Paris, travel to Champagne region in a luxury Mercedes van, then enjoy a worry-free relaxing experience. Your guide will take care of all logistical details for you. You will see both sides of Champagne: a well known famous Champagne house, and an independent family owned winemaker. Both are high-end quality classified as "Grand Cru", "Premier Cru" or "Cru". Agenda: - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Pick-up at your place of accommodation in Paris, trip to Champagne in a Mercedes Van; - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Visit and tasting at Moet&Chandon; - 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Visit of Hautvillers, craddle of Champagne, the church and tomb of Dom Perignon; - 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch (not included, table booked); - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Visit and tasting at a family owned Champagne producer; - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Travel back to Paris and drop-off at your place of accommodation.

From Paris: Epernay and Champagne Day Trip with Tastings

3. From Paris: Epernay and Champagne Day Trip with Tastings

Take a day trip from Paris to Champagne and Epernay. Visit 2 Champagne houses, a large one like Ayala or Moët and a family-run one, with at least 6 tastings included. Explore the vineyards and meet professional winemakers who will guide you through the tastings. From Paris, drive to the charming village of Hautvillers, the cradle of Champagne. Admire the sea of vines which engulf the hillside slopes, and stop at a traditional bakery in the village. Discover a piece of history at Hautvillers Abbey, the resting place of monk and cellar master Dom Pérignon. Then, it's time to taste some bubbles at the AYALA Champagne House in Aÿ with its UNESCO-classified vineyard, Boizel, or Moët et Chandon headquarters and cellars in Epernay, depending on availability. Learn how to pay close attention to nuances in the Champagne flavor, aroma, and appearance. Next, take a stroll on Champagne Avenue in Epernay which is lined with the prestigious houses of Moët et Chandon, Laurent Perrier, Boizel, Venoge, and Castellane. Head to a traditional restaurant with a large choice of menus (at your expense). During the spring and summer, you can order a picnic. Visit a family of passionate champagne producers such as Champagne Bouquet in Châtillon-sur-Marne, Roger-Constant-Lemaire in Villers-sous-Châtillon, or Liébart-Regnier in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon. See how they continue the family tradition of producing top-shelf Champagne. After another round of tasting, start your return journey to Paris.

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What people are saying about Epernay

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 178 reviews

Adrien was a fantastic tour guide & helped to make this a fun & memorable tour. The information he shared with us made it both educational & enjoyable. We really liked the small group & we were able to bond with everyone in the group. The smaller champagne house, Michel Fagot, was super. We really liked the champagne there & enjoyed the caves. Moet & Chandon was also great. There are a lot of stairs to get to & from the caves so it is worth knowing that in case you have mobility issues. I would highly recommend this tour.

The private own champagne house was the best by far. This was a very professional tour and learnt a lot.

Great trip! First time I join tour group but everything better than I expected.

Our tour guide was incredible! We loved every moment of our time in Champagne.

It was really good the guide was very helpful and fun