Highlights
- Sip Champagne at Moët & Chandon, Pommery and Pressoria
- Learn about the history of champagne and the production process
- Visit the church in Hautvillers where Dom Perignon was buried
- Enjoy a short stop at a viewpoint overlooking the vineyards and Marne River
- Travel in a comfortable Mercedes van with a private driver and guide
Description
07:30 Hotel Pick up. Departure. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards.
10:00 - 11:30 Arrival in Epernay. At Moët et Chandon, we offer three experience levels including the underground cellars visit and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.
Basic option: ‘L’Impérial’ Up to 19 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial.
MOST POPULAR Option: 'SIGNATURE' Up to 15 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.
ADVANCED Option: 'Grand Vintage'. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.
Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second, a bottle of Moët et Chandon Champagne is opened.
11:45 - 12:45 Pressoria Museum self-guided visit. You will learn the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production Method incl tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.
12:45 Departure to Epernay.
13:00 - 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. A walk along the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:15 - 14:45 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers. 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.
14:45 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km)
15:15 - 16:00 Audio-guided visit at the Pommery Champagne house with caves visit and 1 glass of Brut Royal tasting.
16:00 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 10 minutes (2,3 km)
16:00 - 16:30 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit.
16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours (144 km).
19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You will be served by our experienced chauffeur who is responsible to bring You to all places on time providing the entrance tickets, but he is not a guide. Live guide for the trip is available for a surcharge to be booked in advance. Times in the description may differ depending on schedule at Champagne houses.
P.S. We reserve the right to offer You another Grand Champagne House like Taittinger, Ruinart etc if Moet et Chandon is not available. We inform You within 48 hours. If You would not accept our offer You can cancel with no cancellations charges.
P.P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYourGuide.
Includes
Moët & Chandon Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses Champagne due to the chosen Option
Pommery Champagne house 1 glass of Brut Royal with audio-guided UNESCO listed caves visit
Pressoria - Champagne museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne
Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Excludes
Meals and drinks
Tips and souvenirs
Important Information
- Moët and Chandon may not always be available for the basic experience ‘L’Impérial’. In such cases, an Advanced or Grand Vintage experience will be offered instead
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
