The Best of the Best GRAND VINTAGE Champagne tastings and English Guided Cellars visits and by famous Champagne Houses Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. This is a Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes. Hotel Pick up included. You visit as well the famous Reims Cathedral and Hautvillers village with the Panoramic Viewpoint and Church. We offer you the choice between two high Level Options:
Option N 1. By “MOET et CHANDON: GRAND VINTAGE" Experience. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. By VEUVE CLICQUOT “Une Seule Qualite" Experience. 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015.
Option N 2. By “MOET et CHANDON: "MOET COLLECTION". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc. By VEUVE CLICQUOT Madame Clicquot" Experience. 1.5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Veuve Clicquot Guided Cellars tour due to the chosen option "Une Seule Qualite" or "Madame Clicquot"
✔ All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
✔ Hautvillers village Saint-Sindulphe church and Viewpoint visit
✔ Moet et Chandon GRAND VINTAGE or MOET COLLECTION Experience Guided Cellars tour with 2 Grand Cuvee
✔ Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
✔ Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
✖ Gratuities and Souvenirs
✖ Meals and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Hidden Hotel
2. Hotel Athena
3. Hotel Allety
4. Hotel Artus
5. Hotel Astrid Royal
6. Hotel Avenir Jonquiere
7. The Chess Hotel
8. Hotel Augustin - Astotel
9. Chambiges Elysees Hotel
10. D'Enghien Hotel
11. Ducs de Bourgogne Hotel
12. Belta Hotel Residence
13. Best Western Premier Faubourg 88
14. Hotel Amelie
15. Best Western Hotel Le Montmartre Saint Pierre
16. Europe Liege Hotel
17. Best Western Hotel Le Montparnasse
18. Grand Hotel de Paris
19. Hotel Alison
20. Elysees Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up is always from the Entrance door of Your hotel.
Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E-class (business class) car with blinking lights will be waiting for You.
Itinerary
1
Paris
07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.
2
Moet et Chandon
10:00-12:00: Arrival in Epernay. Guided tour at Moet et Chandon including the underground Cellars and Champagne tastings. We offer you the choice between two high Level Experiences:
Option N 1. "GRAND VINTAGE" Experience. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.
Option N 2. Adults Only. "MOET COLLECTION". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc.
Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Epernay
12:00-13:30: Lunch time in Épernay. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne surrounded by the wine hills it is Home to many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for wine and champagne lovers. Walking along the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
13:30: Departure to Hautvillers village. It takes 10 minutes (6 km)
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
13:40-14:10: Visit the Abbey's Church of Saint-Sindulphe of the Abbey Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers. It is a former Benedictine monastery. 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. Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
14:10: Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km).
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Veuve Clicquot
14:45-16:45: Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more than 22 million bottles per year and is one of the biggest producers. Guided tour though the cellars made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method.
We offer you the choice between two high Level Experiences::
Option N 1. "Une Seule Qualite" Experience. 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015.
Option N 2. "Madame Clicquot" Experience Surcharge. 1.5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015
16:45: Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2 km).
Duration: 2 hours
6
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
17:00-17:30: Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned.
17:30: Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km)
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Paris
20:00: Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old, Children under 18 y.o. can take part at Guided Cellars tours
• Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.
