From Reims: Champagne, Epernay, and Family-Run Wineries Tour
ID: GYG97866-472072
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover Epernay and the Champagne countryside during an afternoon tour through the Avenue de Champagne, the Dom Pérignon village of Hautvillers, a historical vineyard, and 2 family-run wineries.
Engage your senses with Champagne tastings at family-run, boutique wineries on this tour from Reims. Venture into cellars and uncover the secrets to producing Champagne. Travel in a comfortable and airconditioned van and visit the charming village of Hautvillers.
Meet your local guide at 2.00 pm in front of the tourist office of Reims Centre train station and start your afternoon with a drive through the countryside. Continue with a visit of a family-run winery.
Tour the still-used traditional press and tank room as your guide details the traditional Champagne producing methods with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their products and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare Champagnes.
Drive through the famous Champagne Avenue in Epernay, the capital of Champagne. See wheresome of the most prestigious estates are based such as Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Moët & Chandon, and Boizel.
Appreciate a moment in the vineyard, with breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage Champagne vines, and acquire knowledge about the terroir particularities. Enjoy the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried.
Finish your tour with a visit at another family-run winery, where you will be able to taste and compare various “cuvées.” After an afternoon full of experiences and precious souvenirs, your guide will drop you off in front of the tourist office of Reims central train station between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Highlights
- Discover local wines with tasting experiences at 2 family-run wineries
- Explore the historical village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church
- Stop in the UNESCO vineyard of Champagne and soak up the views
- Drive through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay and view the estates
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour, so if you are the only person booked on a tour, the activity provider will contact you by phone or email to reschedule or refund the total amount.
• In the cellars the average temperature is 10 °C, so do not forget to bring a jacket
• Animals are not allowed on shared tours for the comfort of all passengers
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Outside the Reims city center train station, in front of the tourist information office. Take the exit "Reims Centre" when leaving the station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
