Epernay to Reims

Playful workshop to discover the different aromas of Champagne and its 3 emblematic grape varieties : Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. 15 commented tastings (9 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru plus the famous wines, alcohols and aperitives of the region) in gastronomic pairings with local dishes and products are planned in order to discover the gourmet secrets of the Champagne region. During the visit of 4 authentic Champagne places selected for you, more than 15 flavors will awaken your taste buds ! Commented passage in the famous "Avenue de Champagne" of Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars. Discover the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages and vineyards around Epernay in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the Côte des Blancs. Visits to 3 families of independent Champagne winegrowers/producers with explanation of the Champagne making process.

Explore France's idyllic Champagne region on a private tour, uncovering UNESCO treasures like Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims and Epernay's Avenue de Champagne. Visit the Marne Valley's historic vineyards, the birthplace of Champagne, delve into Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon's legacy thrives, and savor Aÿ-Champagne's Grand Cru vineyard with tastings and lunch included.

Discover the effervescent secrets behind France’s famous Champagne region on this half-day, small-group tasting tour from Epernay. Admire the houses of esteemed producers along the city’s ‘Avenue de Champagne,’ learn about the complex Champagne-making process and sample some of the bubbles. Tour the cellars and sip best-selling ‘cuvees’ at a family winery, and tuck into a delicious French lunch paired with more Champagne.

Epernay is the gateway to the Champagne region, and a bike tour is the ideal way to explore the rolling vineyards and family-run wineries. With this tour, enjoy a leisurely full-day e-bike ride, explore the hillside vineyards, and stop at Hautvillers a traditional wine-growing village. After the tour, learn about the Champagne-making process at a local winery and tuck into a delicious lunch of regional cuisine paired with Champagne wines.

Experience the best of Champagne on a refined day tour featuring an exclusive guided visit at Moët & Chandon, where an ambassador reveals the heritage of this iconic House. Enjoy cellar exploration and elegant tastings before continuing along the scenic Champagne Route. In Hautvillers, the village of Dom Pérignon, admire charming streets and stunning vineyard views. For lunch, savor a delicious meal paired with Champagne in a local Champagne house. In the afternoon, discover a small family producer, where you’ll taste their unique cuvées and learn about artisanal winemaking. A perfect blend of prestige, authenticity, and unforgettable landscapes.

This small-group tour is a Champagne lover’s dream, offering convenient minivan transportation between Champagne region highlights. Start with a guided tour and tastings at the iconic Veuve Clicquot cellars (which may be replaced with a similar house if unavailable), followed by a visit to the charming village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. Then, enjoy tasting, and lunch at a winery, along with a visit to another small, independent Champagne producer.

Visiting several wine estates and emblematic sites in Champagne requires meticulous organization. This private full-day excursion, Check-out from Reims, Épernay or Champillon, takes you to discover three champagne houses; you will learn about the production methods and taste the vintages of each producer. In Hautvillers, you will visit the church and the tomb of Dom Pérignon, enjoy lunch in the heart of the village, and try champagne sabrage, an experience that will be crowned by the awarding of a commemorative diploma. The itinerary also includes Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, as well as private transport and guided tours, allowing you to explore the region following a structured program, without having to organize each step yourself.

Drive Champagne yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point, Reims, Épernay or Aÿ, choose the houses and growers you want from the 68 mapped across the Montagne de Reims, the Marne and the Côte des Blancs, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. Narrated stories cover the people behind the bottles: you'll hear how Pierre Gosset pressed still wine in Aÿ in 1584 before champagne learned to sparkle, how Jean-Rémy Moët's friendship with Napoleon carried Épernay across Europe, and why Eugène Mercier hauled a 200,000-bottle barrel to the 1889 World's Fair. No group, no schedule, no guide; pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops, because everything downloads offline. You'll need a car and a designated driver; cellar visits are booked and paid directly with the houses.

Discover the best of Champagne on this full-day tour from Épernay. Explore the iconic village of Hautvillers, visit Champagne Mercier and a family-owned Champagne estate, enjoy Champagne tastings, a three-course French lunch, and discover the magnificent landscapes of the Marne Valley with an Expert Local Guide. Begin with a guided tour of Champagne Mercier, where you will uncover the history, heritage, and traditional techniques behind this renowned Champagne House. The visit includes a tasting of 2 or 3 glasses of Champagne, offering a chance to experience the House’s unique style. Continue with a walk along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne before enjoying lunch at Le Théâtre restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne and village of Dom Pérignon. Visit the church where he is buried and admires panoramic vineyard views. Finish at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with a guided cellar visit and a tasting of three Champagnes.

Private Champagne Day Tour from Paris, Reims or Épernay Enjoy a private day combining prestigious Champagne houses, family estates and vineyard landscapes. Depart from your hotel in central Paris at 8:00 a.m., or from Reims or Épernay at 9:30 a.m. Your tailored itinerary includes cellar visits, guided tastings and a three-course bistronomic or gastronomic lunch. Your host, Benjamin, is a former five-star hotel Head Concierge who taught hospitality professionals and Champagne ambassadors. His expertise and relationships connect you with the region and its winemakers. Travel in a private Mercedes V-Class, with every reservation personally arranged. Enjoy an introduction to sabrage overlooking the vineyards, or a masterclass featuring six Champagnes to explore grape varieties, styles and tasting techniques. For Paris guests, departure from Champagne is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. For those staying locally, the tour can continue until 7:00 p.m., before returning to your hotel.

Don't miss a unique and unforgettable experience that only takes place once a year: the grape harvest in Champagne. You will enjoy a day in the heart of the vineyard in a family and friendly atmosphere. You will participate to harvest by picking the grapes, see how it is pressed and taste the grape juice at its very beginning before the all process of elaboration of champagne starts. It will be a very convivial moment during lunch and you will return home with unforgettable memories.