• Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne de Reims - On the route between Reims and Épernay, explore the “Montagne de Reims” and its stunning forest, leading to the renowned vineyards near Épernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyards.
• 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. Discover his story and learn whether he truly invented Champagne!
• Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, visit the historic Champagne hillsides, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, where Dom Pérignon conducted his winemaking experiments. This is the perfect spot amidst the vineyards to capture unforgettable photos of you and the stunning landscape.

Visit the first of two independent producer/grower families, where you will learn about the champagne production process, and tour the presses, wineries, and cellars. Enjoy a guided tasting of three different Premier Cru Champagnes*.

*Depending on the season and availability, this visit/tasting may occur in a village of the “Côte des Blancs” or in Aÿ-Champagne.

• Avenue de Champagne - Another must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site is the “Avenue de Champagne” in Épernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard. Known as “the most expensive Avenue in the world,” it features prestigious Champagne houses, mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars housing 200 million bottles.

A guided tour of the famous Avenue de Champagne 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, and more.

• Cramant - During the tour of the “Côte des Blancs,” visit Cramant, one of the renowned Grand Cru villages south of Épernay. This area in Champagne is known as the “Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru.”

For lunch, enjoy Champagne and dining bars favored by locals to share a delightful moment. The menu includes gourmet platters of charcuterie and cheese with bread and salad, farm-fresh meals, pâtés, regional biscuits, and coffee, accompanied by a bottle of Champagne for two.

Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking your tour.

*Lunch location may vary depending on the day of the tour.

• Oger - Oger is another esteemed Grand Cru village in “Côte des Blancs,” known for its “Blanc de Blancs” 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru.

Visit one of the two independent producer/grower families of the day for further insights into the Champagne-making process, and tour the presses, wineries, and cellars. Choose three 100% Grand Cru Champagnes to explore different “Blanc de Blancs,” with tasting advice on natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage, or even aged in oak barrels.

Pass through other notable villages such as Chouilly and Avize, near the largest bottle factory and the famous “Chateau de Saran,” the exclusive property where the luxury LVMH group (owners of Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug …) hosts its top clients and VIPs, as well as the “Montaigu site” dedicated to Moët & Chandon’s champagne production.

• Mareuil-sur-Ay - Visit the Premier Cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Valley, with its historic hillsides also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily planted with Pinot Noir. This village is home to more exclusive Champagne Houses like Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Philipponnat.
• Ay-Champagne - Discover the famous village of Aÿ-Champagne, with its hillsides listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its renowned Grand Cru vineyards.

Did you know that Aÿ-Champagne was the main center of the Champagne industry in the 16th century and still holds a special place today? The kings of France had their own presses here, and Champagne wines were once called “Wines of Aÿ.”

Explore part of this historic village and its famous vineyard, mainly planted with Pinot Noir, where you will learn about vine work, grape varieties, this exceptional terroir, and sustainable viticulture.

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

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

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

Discovery of the most famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and villages of Champagne around Epernay : The “Côte des Blancs” famous for its Chardonnay and the “Marne Valley” and its historic hillsides listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO predominantly planted with Pinot Noir.

In Hautvillers, 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.

Discovery tour in the “Côte des Blancs” Grand Cru.

Visit the production sites of two families of independent growers followed by tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs.

Commented passage through the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World”.

Convivial Champagne lunch (a bootle for 2 persons).

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