Embark on a private Champagne tour through Epernay’s historic vineyards and villages. Discover UNESCO-listed sites, visit famous vineyards, and indulge in tastings of premier cru Champagnes.
Embark on a private Champagne tour through Epernay’s historic vineyards and villages. Discover UNESCO-listed sites, visit famous vineyards, and indulge in tastings of premier cru Champagnes.
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Avenue de Champagne - Explore the renowned “Avenue de Champagne,” a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Epernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyard.
This avenue is often referred to as “the most expensive avenue in the world” due to its prestigious Champagne houses, elegant mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars housing 200 million bottles….
- Avenue de Champagne - Explore the renowned “Avenue de Champagne,” a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Epernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyard.
This avenue is often referred to as “the most expensive avenue in the world” due to its prestigious Champagne houses, elegant mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars housing 200 million bottles.
A guided tour along Avenue de Champagne is available to share the history of its magnificent mansions and production buildings, which have belonged to Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, and Pol Roger for centuries.
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a private tour of the church where Dom Pérignon, the spiritual father of Champagne, is buried.
Learn about his life and discover whether he truly invented Champagne!
- Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, visit the historic hillsides of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy a stunning view of the Marne Valley, where Dom Pérignon conducted his winemaking experiments.
This is the perfect spot in the vineyards to capture unforgettable photos of the breathtaking landscape.
Visit a family of independent producers/growers to learn about the Champagne-making process, including a tour of the press, winery, and cellar.
Enjoy a guided tasting of three different Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru*.
*Depending on the season and availability, this visit/tasting may occur in a village of the “Côte des Blancs” or in Aÿ-Champagne.
- Ay-Champagne - Discover the renowned village of Aÿ-Champagne, with its hillsides recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its famous Grand Cru vineyards.
Did you know that Aÿ-Champagne was the main hub of the Champagne industry in the 16th century and still holds a special place today?
The kings of France had their presses here, and Champagne wines were once called “Wines of Aÿ.”
Explore this historic village and its renowned vineyard, primarily planted with Pinot Noir, and learn about vine cultivation, grape varieties, the exceptional terroir, and sustainable viticulture.
Stop by the headquarters of famous Champagne Houses in Aÿ, such as Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala.
During the tour, in addition to Champagnes, sample the three essential Champagne spirits and aperitifs: Ratafia, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery, the oldest in Champagne.
- Mareuil-sur-Ay - Visit the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Valley, with its historic hillsides also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and primarily planted with Pinot Noir. This village is home to more exclusive Champagne Houses like Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Philipponnat.
Pause in the vineyards to admire another stunning panoramic view at the “Mont du Gruguet” viewpoint. From here, enjoy an exceptional panorama of the famous “Côte des Blancs,” the Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru, and the villages and vineyards of the Marne Valley on the historic hillsides of Champagne, where Champagne originated.
- Mutigny - Pass through the quaint wine-growing village of Mutigny, nestled in the vineyards above Aÿ-Champagne.
A charming early 16th-century church overlooks the vines.
- Private transportation
- Visits and tastings of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
- Private passionate Guide/chauffeur
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
- Private transportation
- Visits and tastings of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
- Private passionate Guide/chauffeur
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discover the most famous Grand Cru/Premier Cru vineyards and villages of the historic hillsides of Champagne listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco in the Marne Valley, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom…
Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discover the most famous Grand Cru/Premier Cru vineyards and villages of the historic hillsides of Champagne listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco in the Marne Valley, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Discovery of the famous village and Grand cru vineyard of Aÿ-Champagne.
Visit the production site of a family of independent producer/grower followed by a commented tasting of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoints of Champagne in the heart of the vineyards and gain more understanding of vineyard management.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
