Day Trip to Champagne Region from Paris including Moët Chandon, Hautvillers and a Family Winery
Highlights
- Relax with convenient transport in a climate-controlled vehicle
- Take a full-day excursion from Paris to the Champagne region
- Explore the globally renowned Moët & Chandon cellars in Epernay
- Pause in Hautvillers, the village where Dom Pérignon resided, crafted, and refined champagne
- Journey through Reims Mountain Regional Nature Park and take in vast vineyards peppered with picturesque villages
- Conclude your day with a delightful champagne tasting at a family-operated winery
- An English-speaking guide ensures an enriching experience
- Savor a cozy experience with a maximum group size of 8 individuals
Discover everything about champagne by exploring the Moët & Chandon cellars in Epernay and Hautviller. Admire the region's splendor and savor champagne at various spots throughout the excursion.
Your Experience
Your journey starts in Paris, where you'll connect with your guide and fellow travelers, then board an air-conditioned vehicle to head to your initial destination: Epernay. The renowned Moët & Chandon champagne house in Epernay ranks among the globe's biggest champagne cellars, featuring roughly 17 miles (28 km) of subterranean passages. Follow your guide through these underground caverns as you discover how champagne is produced. Following your 1.5-hour guided walk, you'll have the chance to taste a glass of the exquisite champagne.
Following a brief pause for lunch, return to the vehicle for a journey through the Reims Mountain Regional Nature Park. Take in the vast vineyards interspersed with numerous picturesque villages as you make your way to Hautvillers, often called the cradle of Champagne. Discover the story of a notably renowned former inhabitant of the village, Dom Pérignon, who devoted his life to crafting Champagne and refining its methods and tastes. Once you've explored Hautvillers, your panoramic drive continues, with your knowledgeable guide pausing at various spots so you can appreciate the magnificent French scenery surrounding you. Your final destination is a family-operated winery, where you'll sample 4 distinct champagnes prior to returning to Paris.
Following this thorough champagne expedition, you can anticipate gaining insight into how the flavors in various champagnes are created and why the champagne area is renowned for its premium goods and stunning vistas.