Private Champagne de Castellane, Mercier Cellars from Paris 2 Guided Tours with Tastings
ID: GYG590873-995846
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Guided Cellars visit & Tastings of 3 glasses of Champagne at De Castellane since 1895 and at Champagne Mercier since 1858. Private trip from Paris. Tiered pricing. Pick up & Drop off included.
07:30 Pickup from your hotel. Departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.
10:00 - 12:00 Champagne Mercier since 1858. English Guided tour at the biggest Champagne producer for the French Market. Caves visiting with Train and Tasting of 3 Glass of Champagne.
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:00 - 15:30 Champagne Champagne de Castellane since 1895. English Guided tour including Cellars visit to discover the method of Champagne making and learn more about the Method and history of Champagne production. Walking to the roof with panoramic views over the region.
15:30 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).
15:45 - 16:15 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers (Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers). It is a former Benedictine monastery. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village.
Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
16:15 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).
19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.
Highlights
- 2 Guided Cellars tours at Domaines Mercier since 1858, De Castellane since 1895
- Mercedes E220 business-class for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people
- Tiered pricing. Guaranteed departures. Hotel Pick up & Drop off included.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 y.o.
Children can take part at Guided tours
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.