Top Epernay Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

I was born in Epernay, in the heart of this Champagne cradle where the maternity ward was called Auban-Moet, built in 1893 thanks to donations from the Moët & Chandon family. Children born in this place receive a drop of Champagne from their first breaths! Such a baptism opens a way of life, so I chose to reach the chalk hillsides to work there and develop a certain sensitivity to nature and the vine. A whole story of skies, landscapes and people that I cannot keep to myself. Welcome to the land of Champagne!!

Travel in a private vehicle, Discover the region from another angle with the small producers 30 minutes from Reims by the time you get to the first house that will start with the highest quality is in a grand cru village at Verzy which is known for the best quality of pinot noir grappes.Your guide will give you the keys of the elaboration of champagne as well as our specificity and also the richness of the region You will taste An excellent fruity or other taste whose freshness and aromas are incredible Taste 10 different champagnes during your tour Discover manual work and Learn all the stages of champagne, admire the tourist route and enjoy a tasting in the heart of the vineyards. Visit the village of Dom Pérignon and the capital of champagne Saber the champagne in a magnificent view of the region and take with you a diploma as a souvenir Treat yourself to a day full of emotions with golden bubbles An optimal experience.

The experience of your guide will make you experience an unforgettable day with this day excursion. One of the essential stages of a Champagne tour in Epernay is the discovery of the cellars. We offer you a guided tour to better understand this ancestral know-how. This will be followed by a tasting of several vintages. Comfortably installed in our van, your guide will take you to the heart of the Marne Valley vineyards. Nestled in the middle of the hillsides, it will take you on a tour of a family farm which will be followed by a tasting. You will be in total immersion in the vineyard where all your senses will be awakened. A change of scenery guaranteed in a friendly and warm area.

Discover the history and process of Champagne production in Epernay with this private experience. Explore the renowned "Côte des Blancs" and historic "Marne Valley," recognized by UNESCO. Delve into Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, discovering Dom Pérignon's legacy. Witness the charm of Aÿ-Champagne and savor scenic viewpoints, gaining insights into vineyard practices.

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.

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.

During our experience, we will tell you the history of the Champagne region and the work of the vine according to the seasons. Go back in time while enjoying the comfort of our vintage vehicle: a Renault Estafette Alouette dating from the 60s / 80s. Stop at the Abbey Church of Hautvillers (Village of Dom Pérignon). Cellar visit of a winegrower & 3 tastings. Stops with a view of the vineyard. The opportunity for you to photograph magnificent landscapes. Picnic among the vines at the winemaker's place: charcuterie, cheese, bread, dessert with pink biscuits and Champagne or Lunch at a restaurant depending on the season. Cellar visit of a second winegrower & 3 tastings. Initiation to the sabrage of the Champagne bottle.

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.