One Day Tour in Champagne with Lunch and Tasting

Name: One Day Tour in Champagne with Lunch and Tasting
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5.0(9)8 hoursEnglish, FrenchBook 4 hours aheadEpernay, France

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Discover the best of Champagne on this full-day tour from Épernay. Explore the iconic village of Hautvillers, visit Champagne Mercier and a family-owned Champagne estate, enjoy Champagne tastings, a three-course French lunch, and discover the magnificent landscapes of the Marne Valley with an Expert Local Guide.

Begin with a guided tour of Champagne Mercier, where you will uncover the history, heritage, and traditional techniques behind this renowned Champagne House. The visit includes a tasting of 2 or 3 glasses of Champagne, offering a chance to experience the House’s unique style. Continue with a walk along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne before enjoying lunch at Le Théâtre restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne and village of Dom Pérignon. Visit the church where he is buried and admires panoramic vineyard views. Finish at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with a guided cellar visit and a tasting of three Champagnes.

Included

Visits and tastings
Local Traditional Breakfast - 3 courses (starter-dish-dessert)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Personal expenses
Drinks during lunch

What you'll do

Pick up at Epernay train station then drive to a Champagne House
On the way, photo stop at the Champillon viewpoint. Panoramic view of Epernay.
45 min
Epernay
Epernay, France
During a Champagne tour in Epernay, we invite you to visit one of these prestigious Champagne houses subject to availability: Moët et Chandon or Mercier or Nicolas Feuillatte to discover their production secrets and taste the different vintages.
1h 30m
Avenue de Champagne
Avenue de Champagne, Epernay, France
Walk on Avenue de Champagne to discover some of the largest champagne houses and their architecture. Avenue de Champagne is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
15 min
Epernay
Epernay, France
Journey from Avenue de Champagne to lunch by minivan. Passage through Epernay to reach the lunch location. While passing by, you can discover the town of Epernay and its various places of interest: the Notre Dame d'Epernay Church, the Salmanazar Theater, the train station.
10 min
Epernay
Epernay, France
Lunch at the restaurant le Théâtre in a cozy and modern setting, a must-see address in Epernay Guests can enjoy elegant and varied traditional French cuisine.
1h 30m
Festigny
Festigny, France
Journey from Epernay to Champagne Munoz Bruneau. Discovery of the landscapes and hillsides of the Marne Valley.
20 min
Family home where you can discover the facilities and how champagne is made in the heart of the vineyard
The visit will be followed by a tasting. Immersion in the vineyard.
2 hoursAdmission included
Hautvillers
Hautvillers, France
Leaving the family farm, you can enjoy the hillsides along the Marne to reach Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne. Village overlooking the Marne and the vineyard. You will cross villages of other wines: Damery and Cumières.
20 min
Hautvillers
Hautvillers, France
Hautvillers is the cradle of champagne. Magnificent village with many shops and discover the abbey where the Monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Photo stop at the viewpoints.
40 min
You will take a different route from the outward journey to return to Epernay station
You will be able to appreciate the hillsides of the Montagne de Reims on the Hautvillers side and see the meanders of the Marne.
30 min