Private Day trip from Paris to the most beautiful sites of Champagne by Mercedes. Guided Cellars visits with Champagne tastings by Moet & Chandon and by Taittinger. We offer different Experiences Levels:
BASIC, MOST POPULAR, ADVANCED and PREMIUM. See description in the Itinerary. We visit as well the famous Reims Cathedral and Saint-Sindulphe church in Hautvillers. We make a short stop in Hautvillers at Viewpoint over Vineyards & Marne river.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
✔ Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
✔ Champagne Taittinger Guided Cellars visit with Champagne tastings due to the chosen Experience level
✔ Reims Cathedral self-guided visit, Hautvillers Viewpoint visit
✔ Moët & Chandon Guided Cellars visit with Champagne tastings due to the chosen Experience level
✖ 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: We will pickup guest on the entrance door of their hotel.
Itinerary
1
Paris
07:30 Pickup from your hotel. 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 tasting:
BASIC Experience "L"Imperial" up to 19 people 1,5 hours with tastings of Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial.
MOST POPULAR Experience "SIGNATURE" with tastings of Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.
ADVANCED Experience: GRAND VINTAGE". Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.
PREMIUM Experience: "Workshop Haute Oenologie". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. After Cellars visit You will join the guided workshop featuring iconic Moët Imperial champagne, our unforgettable Grand Vintage Blanc matured in a magnum bottle and our new inspiration, the cuvée "Collection Impériale creation N°1”. This multi-sensorial experience enables you to live an immersive and unique session with our Haute Oenologie creation at its heart.
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 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. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:00 Departure to the Pressoria Museum in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km).
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
13:30 - 14:00 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.
14:00 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km)
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Champagne Taittinger
14:30 - 16:00 Guided Cellars tour by Taittinger with tasting at the end. By BASIC and MOST POPULAR Options it is L'Instin Rosé Experience with 2 glasses of our signature wines: the Brut Reserve and the Prestige Rosé.
By ADVANCED and PREMIUM Options it is L'Instin Gourmet Experience with tasting of 3 of our best cuvées : Brut Réserve, Prélude Grands Crus and Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs.
16:00 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 10 minutes (2,3 km).
Duration: 1.5 hours
6
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
16:15 - 16:45 Self-guided visit at the Reims Cathedral where most of the French kings were crowned.
16:45 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (144 km).
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Paris
19.30 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 Wine tastings is 18 y.o.
• Total tour duration already includes travel time
