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From Epernay: Afternoon Champagne Tour with 6 Tastings
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Overview
- Discover the most famous vineyards and villages in Champagne around Epernay
- Visit a family grower and enjoy 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Discover the famous "Côte des Blancs" and its Chardonnay Grand Cru
- Visit the Church where the grave of Dom Perignon is in Hautvillers
- Commented passage through the "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay
Activity location
- Reims
- Reims, Grand Est, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 7 Av. de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France | Meet in front of the Tourist Office in Epernay. From Paris or Reims, direct trains will take you to Epernay (the departure point is a 5-minute walk from Epernay train station.)
- Épernay, Grand Est, France
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What's included, what's not
- Visits and tastings included : 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Enjoy the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during 3 additional tastings
- Pick up and drop off in Epernay
- Passionate Guide/Chauffeur
- Small group tour from 2 to 8 persons
- Premium air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Discovery of the famous villages and vineyards classified Grand cru and Premier cru around Epernay in the historic hillsides of Champagne in the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, mainly planted with Pinot Noir.
Visit of a family of independent producer/grower with explanation on the Champagne making process, visit of the press, winery and cellar. The visit will be followed by a commented tasting of several of their Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru.
In addition to the Champagnes, you will also taste during the tour the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs : Ratafia, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery which is the oldest in Champagne.
Our discovery route in the “Côte des Blancs” passes in front of the “Château de Saran”, a prestigious property of the LVMH group (owner of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) and the production site of Champagne Moët & Chandon.
A commented passage is also planned in the very famous “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, where are located the superb mansions and production buildings of the Champagne Houses Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger…
When visiting the village of Hautvillers, the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is.
In Hautvillers, we will also stop to admire one of the most magnificent panoramic view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley in the hillsides listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO where Dom Pérignon performed his experiments.
It is the ideal location to take unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape.
Here we will also discuss sustainable viticulture and explain the management of the vineyard.
An unforgettable sparkling tour in the best of the Champagne region !
Location
Activity location
- Reims
- Reims, Grand Est, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 7 Av. de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France | Meet in front of the Tourist Office in Epernay. From Paris or Reims, direct trains will take you to Epernay (the departure point is a 5-minute walk from Epernay train station.)
- Épernay, Grand Est, France