About this tour
A private 10–12 hour journey from Paris into the Champagne region, visiting prestigious houses in Reims or Épernay and meeting independent producers in their own cellars. Walk through centuries-old chalk galleries, learn how Champagne is made from those who've perfected it, and taste at least five different vintages. You'll finish at a family-run operation where you can buy direct from the maker and arrange shipment home.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to major houses like Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, or Moët & Chandon
- Underground cellar tours with house guides explaining production methods
- Five-plus tastings across prestige and independent producers
- Private conversation with a small-producer owner in his home
- Visit Dom Pérignon village and its seventh-century abbey
- Commission-free bottle purchases straight from winemakers
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned car, multilingual guide
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Paris hotel and driven to the Champagne region, arriving at a major house where a guide walks you through tunnels carved into chalk bedrock—the cellars where millions of bottles rest. After a tasting there, you'll head to a smaller, family-run operation where the owner shows you his vineyards and pours his best work in his living room. The day involves moderate walking, some stairs, and several hours underground where it stays cool. Lunch is on you; the guide can recommend local restaurants. Total travel time from Paris is significant, so pace yourself.
Good to know
Cellars stay around 10°C, so bring a jumper or jacket. No skip-the-line benefit at independent cellars. You can buy bottles to take home or arrange shipping. Prams and strollers fit the vehicles and cellars. Service dogs welcome. Expect 3–4 hours of driving across the day.
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