Private Champagne Day Tour from Reims to Epernay

A Tailored Champagne Tour from Reims

Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide in Reims for a personalized exploration of the Champagne region. Begin by discussing your interests and preferred pace, then travel together in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through the landscapes that shape France’s most celebrated sparkling wine.

The Route du Champagne and Côte des Blancs

Follow the scenic Route du Champagne through vineyard-covered hills and traditional villages, with a focus on the renowned Côte des Blancs, an important Chardonnay-growing area. Along the way, take in the regional setting of prestigious Champagne Houses including Bollinger, Gosset, and Deutz, as well as Grand Cru villages such as Aÿ, Hautvillers, and Bouzy.

Hautvillers and the Legacy of Dom Pérignon

Travel into the Marne Valley to Hautvillers, a historic village closely associated with the origins of Champagne. Visit the former Benedictine Abbey, where Dom Pérignon—widely credited with helping refine the Champagne-making process—lived and is buried, and discover the enduring connection between this hillside village and the region’s wine heritage.

Épernay, the Capital of Champagne

Continue to Épernay, often known as the Capital of Champagne, where elegant mansions along the main avenue reflect the presence of celebrated names such as Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Mercier, and Veuve Clicquot. Beneath the city, more than 100 kilometers of chalk cellars hold millions of bottles as they mature, revealing the remarkable scale and tradition behind Champagne production.

Champagne Cellars, Grand Cru Vineyards, and Tastings

Discover Champagne production through a cellar visit and tasting at Moët & Chandon or a similar Champagne House, or at a family-run estate dating from the French Revolution. The experience also includes a visit and tasting at a local Grand Cru vineyard or similar producer, where Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay are grown. At the end of your Champagne experience, return with your guide to your hotel in Reims or Reims train station.