Highlights
- Enjoy 4 tastings included in the price, across two authentic locations
- Visit a family-run grower in the Marne Valley and taste 3 cuvées
- Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stroll through Hautvillers and enjoy a fourth glass among the vines
- Travel in comfort by van from Paris with a certified wine expert guide
Description
Begin your day with a pickup from your guide in Paris. Settle into a comfortable van and relax as you travel through the rolling countryside toward the Marne Valley, the heart of artisan Champagne. At harvest time the region transforms: pickers move through the rows at first light, tractors carry crates of freshly cut grapes along the vineyard roads, and the whole valley smells of ripe fruit and pressed juice. It is the only moment of the year when you can see Champagne being made, not just tasted.
Your first stop is Champagne Robert-Allait in Villers-sous-Châtillon, a family-run estate with five generations of winemaking tradition. During the vendange the estate is at its busiest, and you'll experience the cellar while the presses are running and the first juices begin their fermentation. Explore the cellar, the fermenting room and the aging cellars with your certified guide, and enjoy a tasting of three cuvées, including their signature 100% Pinot Meunier, one of the rarest expressions in all of Champagne.
Next, travel to Hautvillers, the village where the monk Dom Pérignon perfected the art of sparkling wine. Stroll through the charming flower-lined streets, visit the historic abbey, and soak in the atmosphere of the place where Champagne history was born. From the village terraces you'll look out over slopes dotted with harvest teams at work. To complete the experience, enjoy a fourth glass of Champagne at Clos des Arches or Café d'Hautvillers (depending on availability), a relaxed and convivial moment among the vines at their most alive. Please note that food is not included, but available for purchase on site.
In the afternoon, travel by van to Reims, the historic city of royal coronations. Visit the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adorned with the stained-glass windows of Marc Chagall, with free time to explore the historic center.
Includes
Van transfer from Paris and back
Cellar visit and 3 tastings at Champagne Robert-Allait (Cœur-de-la-Vallée)
4th glass of Champagne at Clos des Arches or Café d'Hautvillers (subject to availability)
Guided stroll through the village of Hautvillers
Visit to the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims
Certified wine expert guide
Excludes
Flight or train to Paris
Food at Clos des Arches or Café d'Hautvillers (glasses included, food not included)
Purchase of Champagne bottles
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- Departure and return point: Paris (location agreed at booking)
- Duration: approx. 7-8 hours
- Semi-private experience: shared with other guests, maximum 8 people
- Guide available in English, Italian and French; Chinese on request
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- The 4th glass venue (Clos des Arches or Café d'Hautvillers) is subject to availability and may vary
- The itinerary and timings may be adjusted, and the price may vary according to season and group size. Your final price will be confirmed before booking
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
