About this tour
A 12-hour private Mercedes journey through Champagne's heartland, visiting the legendary cellars of Moët et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot with guided tastings tailored to your experience level. Depart from Paris, explore Hautvillers village and its historic church, visit Reims Cathedral at your own pace, then settle into a Michelin-standard lunch at a traditional French restaurant. Hotel pickup included. Choose between the accessible 'Signature' tasting or the deeper 'Grand Vintage' immersion with rare vintages.
Highlights
- Moët et Chandon cellars: two cuvées or four rare vintages
- Veuve Clicquot cellars: Rosé Assemblage or single-quality selection
- Hautvillers village and Saint-Sindulphe church visit
- Reims Cathedral self-guided exploration
- Michelin restaurant lunch with wine pairings
- Mercedes E220 or minivan, hotel collection included
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel early and driven through rolling vineyards to Moët et Chandon's underground tunnels, where a guide walks you through production and pours two to four glasses depending on your option. The same happens at Veuve Clicquot's cellars an hour later. Between tastings, you'll wander through Hautvillers—the village where Dom Pérignon lived—and climb to a viewpoint overlooking the valley. After lunch at a traditional restaurant (dietary needs accommodated), you'll visit Reims Cathedral's Gothic facade before heading back to Paris. Alcohol tastings are 18+ only; younger guests receive non-alcoholic alternatives but join the cellar tours.
Good to know
Two tasting options cater to different knowledge levels; the Advanced tier suits serious drinkers and runs 1.5 hours per house. Public transport is nearby if you prefer not to use the car. Gratuities and souvenirs are separate. The pace is leisurely; no rushing between sites.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.