Private 10-hour round transfer to Champagne Epernay from Paris. Best offer!

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1. Champagne, this sparkling elixir, without which not a single celebration in France and many other countries Here is its homeland. Each possession sensitively keeps the secrets of its production and its raisins, and with trepidation applies to each vine and barrel with a precious drink. We present to your attention an interesting tour to the world champagne capital - Epernay, where you can visit cellars and the production part of two world-famous houses Moet Chandon and Mercier. Much of the modern history and economics are connected with champagne, the production of which has been developing here since the 18th century. A pleasant chord in the tour will be tasting the best varieties of champagne of these brands.

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2. A worldwide prestigious luxury brand, Moet Chandon is founded in 1743 by a wine trader named Claude Moet. Later in 1832, the name Chandon was added to the original brand Moet. Champagne Moet is produced exclusively from 3 main Champagne grapes: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It’s true that its production is large. However, this brand is known for its consistency and high quality all these years. The consistency of its taste and flavour is the hallmark of all Marque Champagne brands. The company’s vineyard is categorized as Great Growth, which is a classification given to vineyards that produce quality grapes. Please note that entrance tickets inside the cellars and wine tasting are not included in the price and can be provided ad an option.

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3. Along the 18 km of Mercier’s underground wine cellars, everything has been designed to impress the visitor: a panoramic elevator, huge low-relief sculptures carved into the wall, giant wine barrels. Of course, you can round off the visit with a glass of champagne here! Founded in 1858, Mercier has a long history, and one that is different from the other champagne producers of the same period. A unique character, stemming from the colorful personality of its founder, Eugène Mercier. A visionary and nonconformist, Eugène Mercier challenged the traditions of the Champagne region by creating a ‘champagne for all occasions’. Champagne was no longer reserved for the elite, but retained its remarkable quality. Please note that entrance tickets inside the cellars and wine tasting are not included in the price and can be provided ad an option.

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4. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is a Champagne house founded in 1772 and located in Reims. It is one of the largest Champagne houses. Madame Clicquot is credited with major breakthroughs, creating the first known vintage champagne in 1810, and inventing the riddling table process to clarify champagne in 1816. Soon, she invented the first known blended rosé champagne by blending still red and white wines, a process still used by the majority of champagne producers. Please note that entrance tickets inside the cellars and wine tasting are not included in the price and can be provided ad an option.

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5. The Pommery pressing center in Aÿ-Champagne is an important part of the architectural and industrial heritage of the House of the same name, that has grown considerably during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The structure is made of two buildings: the main building, that housed the pressing center, and the annex building, that was formerly the winegrowers’ home. By its composition, its treatment, and its details, the Pommery style is instantly recognizable, and it is classified as a “architecture masterpiece”. Built at the foot of the historic hillsides, classified as World Heritage by the UNESCO, this building remains a witness of the know-how of the winegrowing and winemaking industry for more than a century. That point rank it as a symbolic place of intangible heritage. Please note that entrance tickets inside the cellars and wine tasting are not included in the price and can be provided ad an option.

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6. Notre-Dame de Reims also known as Reims Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the archiepiscopal see of the Archdiocese of Reims. The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France.

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Cancellation

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How it compares in Paris

• Its from-price is 85% above the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 136 of 524.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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