First steps in Champagne Guided tour by van and tastings
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
AN EXPERIENCE TO SHARE A small group tour, warm and authentic, ideal to discover the essentials of Champagne. Between emblematic places, vineyard landscapes and meeting a passionate winemaker, it is an experience designed to enjoy the moment and leave with magnificent memories.
Inclusions
What's included
- Champagne tasting with pink biscuits from Reims in the heart of the vineyard.
- Comfortable van transport from the meeting point to the Epernay tourist office
- Visit the village of Hautvillers, its church and its exceptional panorama
- Discover the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay
- Visit of cellars and commented tasting of 2 cuvées at a small champagne producer.
What's not
- Personal purchases (bottles of Champagne, souvenirs or local products)
Itinerary
Avenue de Champagne – Épernay Discover from your van, the emblematic Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, one of the most prestigious places in the region. Your Guide will introduce you to the history of this mythical avenue, its magnificent homes and the great Champagne Houses that established their cellars there. Along the way, you will enjoy a glimpse of the remarkable façades and kilometers of underground galleries that make Epernay famous worldwide, while discovering the unique link between this avenue, Champagne and the Champagne heritage.
Stop by Hautvillers, a must-see village considered the birthplace of Champagne. Discover its historic church, emblematic place linked to Dom Perignon.
From its famous viewpoint overlooking the vineyards of the Marne Valley, admire an exceptional panorama of the hillsides classified to UNESCO. Between history, landscapes and authenticity, it is one of the most photographed places in Champagne. The little extra: enjoy a Champagne tasting directly in the vineyards. In a privileged setting offering one of the most beautiful views of the course, enjoy a glass of Champagne accompanied by pink biscuits from Reims, emblematic specialty of the region. A simple, friendly and unforgettable moment.
Continue your discovery in the heart of the Marne Valley with an authentic encounter with an independent winemaker. This stage may take place in the indicated wine village or in another village in the Marne Valley, depending on the availability of our winemaking partners. Discover the know-how of a family of passionate winemakers through a presentation of the different stages of Champagne production, from the vine to the bottle. Enjoy a privileged moment to exchange with your host and understand the traditions that make up the richness of the Champagne terroir. The experience ends with a guided tasting of 2 carefully selected Champagne cuvées, to appreciate the diversity of styles and expressions of the Champagne vineyard.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point at the tourist office: 7 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay Parking: A large underground public car park is available in the immediate vicinity: the Parking du Jard – Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, located just a few meters from the Check-out Point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Champelitetours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in France, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 59 city tours we list in France, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in France, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
