Champagne Moët and Chandon Private Tour

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Highlights

  • Your tour begins with pickup from your central Reims hotel in time for a 9.30am departure. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, set out along the scenic Route du Champagne, and listen as your guide offers an introduction to France’s Champagne region and its different domains. Pass through the Grand Cru villages of Ay, Bouzy, Hautvillers, Le Mesnil, and Vernezay, en-route to Épernay, the region’s Champagne capital, where you’ll enjoy your first tasting of the day. Stroll down the famous Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, where the grand mansions are home to prestigious Champagne houses such as Mercier, Moët & Chandon, and Perrier-Jouet. Head to Moët & Chandon for a guided tour of the Champagne house and cellars, learning more about the Champagne-making process. Finish your visit with an expert-led tasting of fine Moët & Chandon champagnes. If you’ve chosen the lunch upgrade (optional; 107€ per person), stop at a historic Champagne estate, where you’ll be treated to a gourmet 3-course lunch, accompanied by a selection of regional Champagnes. After lunch, visit the Champagne House J. de Telmont, a family-run Champagne house in Damery, which dates back to 1912. Follow your guide on a tour of the vineyards, where you’ll learn more about the 3 grape varieties of Champagne grown — Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay — and indulge in the final Champagne tasting of the day. After a Champagne-fuelled day amid the vineyards, return to Reims, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup from your central Reims hotel in time for a 9.30am departure. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, set out along the scenic Route du Champagne, and listen as your guide offers an introduction to France’s Champagne region and its different domains. Pass through the Grand Cru villages of Ay, Bouzy, Hautvillers, Le Mesnil, and Vernezay, en-route to Épernay, the region’s Champagne capital, where you’ll enjoy your first tasting of the day. Stroll down the famous Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, where the grand mansions are home to prestigious Champagne houses such as Mercier, Moët & Chandon, and Perrier-Jouet. Head to Moët & Chandon for a guided tour of the Champagne house and cellars, learning more about the Champagne-making process. Finish your visit with an expert-led tasting of fine Moët & Chandon champagnes. If you’ve chosen the lunch upgrade (optional; 107€ per person), stop at a historic Champagne estate, where you’ll be treated to a gourmet 3-course lunch, accompanied by a selection of regional Champagnes. After lunch, visit the Champagne House J. de Telmont, a family-run Champagne house in Damery, which dates back to 1912. Follow your guide on a tour of the vineyards, where you’ll learn more about the 3 grape varieties of Champagne grown — Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay — and indulge in the final Champagne tasting of the day. After a Champagne-fuelled day amid the vineyards, return to Reims, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Discover the delicate flavors of the Champagne region. Take the scenic Route du Champagne into the rolling hills of the Champagne region. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on the Champagne industry and admire fine views over the flanks of vineyards stretching into the distance. This tour also passes traditional French villages such as Ay, Bouzy, Hautvillers, Le Mesnil, and Vernezay. Visit two Champagne houses — including Moët & Chandon and a family estate — and gain insight into the Champagne-making process from vine to bottle. This is a private tour that includes private transportation with a personalized itinerary and an optional Champagne tasting Lunch at a local domain. (NOT INCLUDED - OPTIONAL 94,00 € per person). The tour ends at 5:30pm at your hotel located in Reims or at Reims train station.

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What’s included?

  • Transportation in a comfortable full options minivan for the day (from 09.30AM to 05.30PM)

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Wine tasting

  • Professional art historian guide

  • Professional guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Driver/ local guide

  • Entry/Admission - Moet et Chandon

  • Entry/Admission - Champagne J. De Telmont

  • Lunch (expect if you tick the option with the lunch)

  • Extras

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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Champagne J. De Telmont

About operator:

Established from 1912 in Damery, in the heart of the vineyard, close to Epernay, the Champagne House J. de Telmont is one of the last familial Champagne Houses. For a Champagne tasting or for "les Ateliers Champagne", our Hospitality team will make you feel welcome to share a sparkling and convivial experience ! All experiences are privatized.

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