Best of Champagne
EXPERIENCE #1 – PRIVATE DAY TOUR
Discover the best of Champagne during a full day tour around Reims and Epernay region
Highlights of the day
Included
Private transportation in Mercedes vehicle
English-Speaking driver-guide, specialist of Champagne
Cellar tour and tasting at a Famous Champagne House
Visit of UNESCO sites (Reims Cathedral or Hautvillers)
Private visit and tasting at the domaine of a boutique producer
Lunch can be included upon request, or be paid on site
Additional tasting can be included to the itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off
Day Tour from the Reims / Epernay area :
> Pick-up from your accommodation
Day tour from Paris :
> Pick-up from your accommodation in Paris
or
> Pick-up from Reims Centre or Champagne-Ardenne train station
(45-minute train ride from Paris Gare de l’Est)
Detailed program of the day
MORNING
> Private full-day transportation in full option Mercedes vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
Pick-up from your accommodation OR
Pick- up from Reims Centre /or/ Champagne Ardenne train station
> Discover the Avenue de Champagne
Discover the grandiose UNESCO-listed Avenue De Champagne in Epernay, where prestigious Champagne Houses settled during the 19th century : Moet & Chandon, Laurent Perrier, Pol Roger… Admire the mansions and magnificent villas owned by those iconic brands while your guide tells you more about the history of the men and women who created those Houses and built the grand reputation of “the richest avenue of the World”.
> Cellar tour and Champagne tasting at Champagne Moet & Chandon
Enjoy a cellar tour and uncover the secrets behind the signature taste of Champagne’s most successful producer: Moet & Chandon. You will then enjoy a tasting of Moet & Chandon Champagne, in the refined setting of the House! An exceptional moment you will spend with a passionate sommelier…
Please note multiple tasting options are available at Moet & Chandon : public tastings (with small groups of 12-15 visitors) as well as VIP private experiences. please let us know what you would like to book.
NB : We may also take you to other Famous Champagne Houses, such as Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Mumm, Ruinart, Pommery, and much more…
LUNCH OPTIONS
- Locals’ Favorite : Enjoy regional specliaties and several types of growers’ Champagnes
- The French Lunch : 3-course menu in the refined setting of a cozy restaurant
- The Pairing Experience : Exclusive lunch at the domain of a Champagne producer including several courses paired with Champagnes cuvées
NB : You may also make your choice last minute during the tour, your guide will be pleased to give recommendations and make a reservation.
AFTERNOON
> Commented walk in Hautvillers, the village of Dom Pérignon
The charming UNESCO-listed village of Hautvillers is your next stop. There, trace the origin of Champagne and visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried. This monk – who gave his name to a famous brand long after his death – is also known as the inventor of the Champagne blending process.
> Drive on the Champagne Scenic Road
Enjoy a commented tour through the Champagne Scenic Road and discover the Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages that are part of the Montagne de Reims area. Admire Champagne’s hillside vineyards – recently listed on UNESCO World Heritage – and discover the most important treasure of the region: the grapes.
> Private visit at the Domain of an Independent Producer
You are welcomed at the domain of a family owned Champagne House located in the heart of the vineyard. There, discover the whole process of Champagne making, from grapes to bottles. Tasting the different cuvées of the House is the opportunity for you to stimulate your senses and to grasp Champagne’s diversity.
> End of your Experience and Drop off
Drop off at your accommodation or at Reims or Champagne Ardenne train station.
Let us Make it happen for you!
Interested by the tour as described, or with some changes to meet your very best expectations ? Please let us know and we will get back to you about availability and pricing within one business day.