Champagne Area Small Group Day Trip with Cellar Visits & Tastings from Paris

Highlights

Your day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris by minivan for the drive out of the city and into Champagne, the French wine region home to storied bubbly producers such as Moët & Chandon, your first stop. During the journey, listen to commentary from your guide covering the history of and interesting facts about the region. When you arrive at Moët & Chandon, in the village of Epernay, enjoy a tour of the facilities to learn about the production process and see the Champagne cellars. Then cap off this experience with a guided tasting session. If Moët & Chandon is unavailable, visit another luxury house instead, such as G.H. Mumm or Veuve Clicquot. Then stroll through Epernay and listen to commentary from your guide about the history of the region and other Champagne cellars in the region. Visit a small winery and learn about the production process before sampling a few varieties of their Champagne. You also visit the village of Hautvillers, to hear the story about the monk who lived in a Benedictine abbey "created" the bubbly drink that has become so famous. Learn about the history of its namesake and the history of how Champagne was actually created. Your tour ends with a 3-course lunch of local dishes such as foie gras, cheese, Reims ham with fruit, and Reims specialty pink cookies, paired with four types of Champagne. At the conclusion of your time in the region, relax on the return drive to Paris for hotel drop-off.

Summary

Your day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris by minivan for the drive out of the city and into Champagne, the French wine region home to storied bubbly producers such as Moët & Chandon, your first stop. During the journey, listen to commentary from your guide covering the history of and interesting facts about the region. When you arrive at Moët & Chandon, in the village of Epernay, enjoy a tour of the facilities to learn about the production process and see the Champagne cellars. Then cap off this experience with a guided tasting session. If Moët & Chandon is unavailable, visit another luxury house instead, such as G.H. Mumm or Veuve Clicquot. Then stroll through Epernay and listen to commentary from your guide about the history of the region and other Champagne cellars in the region. Visit a small winery and learn about the production process before sampling a few varieties of their Champagne. You also visit the village of Hautvillers, to hear the story about the monk who lived in a Benedictine abbey "created" the bubbly drink that has become so famous. Learn about the history of its namesake and the history of how Champagne was actually created. Your tour ends with a 3-course lunch of local dishes such as foie gras, cheese, Reims ham with fruit, and Reims specialty pink cookies, paired with four types of Champagne. At the conclusion of your time in the region, relax on the return drive to Paris for hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover the delights of Champagne both the drink and the region itself on this full-day excursion from Paris. You'll visit three different Champagne houses, including Moët & Chandon, to learn about production methods, see the cellars, and hear about the history of this beloved sparkling wine. Enjoy several tastings as well as lunch at local restaurant. Round-trip hotel transportation is provided so you don't have to worry about getting there yourself. • Taste 8 different sparkling wines on a tour of the Champagne region from different wineries • Visit the cellars of the famous Moët & Chandon or similar Champagne house such as Veuve Clicqout, G.H. Mumm, Pommery, Mercier (depending on availability) • Enjoy a 3-course lunch in one of the best restaurants of the champagne region and learn more about the gastronomy of France • Pick-up and drop-off to your hotel • Visit three different vineries and have tasting in each of them! • Tickets and access to all houses

What’s included?

8 Glasses of Champagne
Lunch
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Cellars tour and tasting at Moet & Chandon or other famous champagne house
Entry/Admission - Moet et Chandon
Souvenirs
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Go Go Tours

About operator:

You can create your own amazing adventure for the whole day by choosing our combined tours. Walking and segway tours, visits to museums and enjoying a picnic in a French style, boat cruises and much more during our combined tours. You will have a private tour at the price of group tours and you will have premium class service at reasonable price!