Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch

Highlights

• Taste different sparkling wines on a tour of the Champagne region
• Visit the cellars of one of the famous champagne houses
• Enjoy a 3-course lunch and learn more about the gastronomy of France
• Visit 2 different wineries and have a tasting in each of them
• Learn about the history of the region and champagne production

Description

Explore the Champagne region on a guided day tour from Paris. Visit the cellars of reputable champagne producers, learn about the history of the region, taste local wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Start with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation and head for the heart of the champagne region, Épernay. Take a guided tour of one of the grand champagne houses such as: Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Moet & Chandon, Boizel or other famous champagne houses, depending on availability, as well as a smaller estate later in the day. Learn about the history of its namesake and sip on fine champagne. Discover local gastronomy and savor a 3-course lunch at a local restaurant. See the vines up and personal while your experienced guide tells you about the different varietals of grapes, the terroir, and what makes champagne so celebrated. Visit a local champagne house and meet the people behind the production of this great drink. Taste their elegant and exclusive product and hear about the history of their champagne estate, afterwards enjoy a third blind tasting and learn to differentiate between different types of bubbly in this tasting right surrounded by the vineyards. Finish with a drop off at your hotel, having tasted and experienced the best champagne has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have a better understanding of the various types of Champagne, such as Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Champagne rosé, as well as the distinction between Grands Crus and Premiers Crus and the concept of Champagne terroir.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Air-conditioned minivan transportation Driver/guide Champagne house cellar tour Champagne tasting 3-course lunch Up to 6 glasses of champagne Bottled water

Important Information

• Know before you go
• The tour of a renowned Champagne house (e.g., Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger) will be selected based on availability. If you have a specific preference, please contact us.
• The duration of the transfers and trip is approximate and will depend on the schedule for the day, the time of day, and traffic conditions
• Lunch is included in the price of the trip. Note: beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol, and still or sparkling bottled water, etc. are not included
• The cellars are often cold and damp, so a jacket or second layer is recommended
• Depending on the timings of each of the two tours, the schedule may occur in a different order than above.
• We do our best to fit all activities in one day; however, there may be instances occasionally where a visit to the vines may not be possible (weather, schedule, etc.).
• Persons under 18 years of age may be offered non-alcoholic grape juice

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund