• Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims - Explore one of the most renowned UNESCO Sites in Champagne: The Reims Cathedral, the historic site of the coronation of French kings, and a must-visit on your Champagne journey.

Before you explore its interior, your guide will share the Cathedral’s rich history and intriguing mysteries.

To reach it, the tour will pass by “Colline Saint-Nicaise,” home to famous Champagne Houses (Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery…) that have utilized the chalk pits there since the late 18th century, also recognized as a World Heritage Site.

• 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 story and discover whether he truly invented Champagne!

• Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, the tour will also visit the historic hillsides of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a stunning view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, where Dom Pérignon conducted his winemaking experiments.

This is the perfect spot in the heart of the vineyards to capture unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape.

Visit a family of independent producers/growers and learn about the Champagne production process by exploring their press, winery, and cellar.

Enjoy a tasting of 3 different Champagnes with expert commentary.

*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, its hillsides recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, 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?

The French kings had their own presses here, and Champagne wines were once called “Wines of Aÿ.”

Explore this historic village and its famous vineyard, primarily planted with Pinot Noir, and learn about vine cultivation, grape varieties, this exceptional Terroir, and sustainable viticulture.

Stop in front of the headquarters of renowned Champagne Houses in Aÿ, such as Bollinger, Deutz, Ayala.

Throughout the day, in addition to Champagnes, taste the 3 essential Champagne spirits and aperitifs: Ratafia, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery, the oldest in Champagne.

• Ay-Champagne - For lunch, enjoy Champagne and dining bars favored by locals to share this delightful moment*.

The menu includes gourmet platters of charcuterie and cheese with bread and salad, ready-made farm meals, pâtés, regional biscuits, and coffee, accompanied by glasses of Champagne (a bottle for 2 people).

When booking your tour, please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements.

*Depending on the tour day, the lunch location may vary.

• Mareuil-sur-Ay - The tour will also pass through the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Valley, with its historic hillsides also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and primarily planted with Pinot Noir. This village is home to more exclusive Champagne Houses: Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Philipponnat.
• Avenue de Champagne - Another essential Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site to visit is the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard.

It is considered “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its prestigious Champagne houses, mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars housing 200 million bottles.

A guided passage is planned to explain the history of its magnificent mansions and production buildings, owned for centuries by Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc.

• Private transportation
• Lunch (with a bottle of champagne for 2 persons)
• Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
• Visit and tastings of 3 Champagne Grand Cru/Premier Cru
• Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
• Private guide/chauffeur

Discovery of the most famous UNESCO Sites in Champagne : Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims, Avenue de Champagne in Epernay and the villages and vineyards of the Marne Valley with its historic hillsides listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site where Champagne was born.

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.

Pause at the most beautiful viewpoints of Champagne and gain more understanding of vineyard management.

Visit the production site of a family of independent producer/grower followed by commented tastings of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.

Commented passage through the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.

Convivial Champagne lunch (a bottle for 2).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.