First steps in Champagne Guided tour by van and tastings

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

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.

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First steps in Champagne (Visit in French)

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First Steps in Champagne (EN)

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.

Personal purchases (bottles of Champagne, souvenirs or local products)

What to expect

Avenue de Champagne
Pass by

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.
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
30m · Admission ticket included

Stop by Hautvillers, a must-see village considered the birthplace of Champagne. Discover its historic church, emblematic place linked to Dom Perignon.
Hautvillers
30m

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.
Dizy
1h 30m

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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End 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.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.