A Champagne-focused Journey Through a Historic Region. Enjoy a small group private Champagne wine tour departing from Epernay. Visit the Capital of Champagne & discover prestigious Champagne Houses. Taste delicious Champagne wines.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Savor exclusive tastings at family-run estates
Discover the charming village of Hautvillers
Explore the UNESCO-listed Marne Valley vineyards
Tour the historic cellars of Moët & Chandon (if available)
Stroll along the iconic Avenue de Champagne
Your day at a glance
Explore the Sights and Sparkling Wines of the Champagne wine region
Pick up in Epernay
This morning, we will come and pick you up at your hotel, AirBnB or accommodation in Epernay or the surrounding area.
Meet your Expert Guide
Meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Champagne Wines and who will go over the program and itinerary of your private wine tour with you. Then, board your Premium, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your private tour to discover the vineyards of the Champagne region.
Sightseeing of Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
Epernay is internationally known as the “Capital of Champagne”. Your full day tour will begin in Epernay. Epernay’s stunning main street appears like an exhibition of opulent mansions housing the most illustrious Maisons de Champagne: Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouet, Mercier, etc. Not to mention the 100km of tunnels under the pavement! After a short walk around town, it will be time to visit our first Champagne winery.
Guided tour and tasting at Maison de Champagne Moët & Chandon (or similar)
Founded in 1743 by Claude Möet, it became within 40 years the first international brand in the world. Its history is linked to some famous figures such as The Marquise de Pompadour and Napoleon 1st. This Champagne is also sold to many important historical events among which King Edwards VII’s coronation, Cannes Film Festival, the 120th anniversary of the Liberty Statue. It is probably nowadays the most famous Champagne brand around the world.
Your tour in Moët & Chandon winery is the Grand Vintage Tour. Every Vintage is the free and personal interpretation of the cellar-master, revealing the identity of the harvest. Following the visit of the cellars, fall in love with the smoothness and freshness of the Grand Vintage white and rosé by Moët & Chandon.
Optional Champagne tasting Lunch at a local domain
The estate dates back to the French revolution and has been photographed since the harvest of 1896. Pierre developed the family vineyard just after the first world war, at the same time becoming a grape broker and Champagne wine merchant. In 1929, Pierre set up his own pressing centre and started to make wine. In 1947 with his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy he created the brand Champagne Jacquinot et Fils.
The family business was set up in the Epernay cellar. Jacques looked after sales and Jean-Guy developed the vineyard which today covers 17 ha and makes wines of the highest quality. Jean-Manuel, Jean-Guy’s son, oenologist in charge of production since 1998 is now running the Estate with the help of François Nicolet, Jacques’s son-in-law.
Hautvillers sightseeing
After lunch, we take you to the Marne Valley Champagne vineyards on a journey through the vineyard to meet with another prestigious figure: Dom Perignon who finalized the process to elaborate Champagne. He highly contributed to the fame of Champagne and is now buried in the church of the former Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers.
Final Tour and Champagne tasting
Your small group Private Champagne Tour continues at a local domain in Damery. Established in 1912, in the heart of the Champagne vineyards that are classified Unesco World Heritage Site, close to Epernay, the Champagne House J. de Telmont is one of the last Family owned Champagne Houses.
In the heritage of a winegrowers’ family, the Champagne producer House J. de Telmont owns 36 hectares of vineyard located in prestigious villages, where they grow the 3 grape varieties of Champagne: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. For 4 generations now, J. de Telmont is keeping up with pleasure and dynamism in the Art of welcoming guests.
After the tasting, we will return to Epernay and that will be the end of our services.
Note : In the event that the Champagne House we had originally planned to visit is not available, it will be replaced with a similar Champagne House. The tour of the Champagne House may be conducted with other people, depending on the size of the group. This is common practice in order to provide everyone with an enjoyable and informative experience.
From Your Épernay Accommodation to the Avenue de Champagne
Begin your private Champagne wine tour from Épernay with pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or accommodation in Épernay or the surrounding area. Travel in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking guide, an expert in Champagne wines. A short walk introduces the Avenue de Champagne, where elegant mansions house some of the region’s most celebrated producers.
Cellar Visit and Tasting at a Prestigious Champagne House
Visit one of Épernay’s prestigious Champagne Houses for a guided cellar tour and tasting. Discover the underground setting where Champagne matures, and learn about the production methods and traditions behind the House’s wines. The tasting brings these discoveries together, helping you connect the winemaking process with the character of the Champagne in your glass.
Free Time for Lunch in Épernay
Following your Champagne House visit, enjoy free time for lunch in Épernay. This independent break gives you the opportunity to choose where to eat and enjoy the town at your own pace before meeting your guide to continue into the surrounding wine country.
Marne Valley Vineyards and Historic Hautvillers
Travel through the Marne Valley, where vineyard-covered slopes reveal the landscape behind the region’s wines. Continue to Hautvillers, a picturesque village closely associated with Dom Pérignon and his contribution to Champagne-making. Visit the church of the former Benedictine abbey where he is buried, connecting the village’s history with the wine traditions explored throughout the day.
A Further Champagne Tasting and Return to Épernay
Continue to a local Champagne producer for another tasting, adding a different perspective to your morning visit at a prestigious House. With your guide’s insights, deepen your appreciation of the region’s grape varieties, styles, and producer traditions. After the tasting, relax in your premium, air-conditioned vehicle for the return to Épernay.
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Épernay – Accommodation Pickup and Departure
Meet your English-speaking Champagne expert at your hotel, Airbnb, or accommodation in Épernay or the surrounding area. Review the arranged itinerary, then settle into your premium, air-conditioned vehicle for a day of Champagne Houses, vineyard landscapes, and tastings.
Meet your English-speaking Champagne expert at your hotel, Airbnb, or accommodation in Épernay or the surrounding area. Review the arranged itinerary, then settle into your premium, air-conditioned vehicle for a day of Champagne Houses, vineyard landscapes, and tastings.
Avenue de Champagne – Grand Mansions and Famous Houses
Begin with a short walk in Épernay, the Capital of Champagne. Discover the Avenue de Champagne, where opulent mansions reflect the presence of celebrated Houses such as Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and Mercier, with an extensive network of cellars beneath the streets.
Begin with a short walk in Épernay, the Capital of Champagne. Discover the Avenue de Champagne, where opulent mansions reflect the presence of celebrated Houses such as Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and Mercier, with an extensive network of cellars beneath the streets.
Moët & Chandon or Similar – Cellar Tour and Champagne Tasting
Explore the cellars of Moët & Chandon or a similar Champagne House on a guided visit. At Moët & Chandon, the Grand Vintage experience introduces the cellar master’s interpretation of a harvest, followed by a tasting of Grand Vintage white and rosé Champagnes.
Explore the cellars of Moët & Chandon or a similar Champagne House on a guided visit. At Moët & Chandon, the Grand Vintage experience introduces the cellar master’s interpretation of a harvest, followed by a tasting of Grand Vintage white and rosé Champagnes.
Continue to Marne Valley for a producer visit and tasting. Explore its Champagne heritage and learn about Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay before enjoying your final tasting.
Continue to Marne Valley for a producer visit and tasting. Explore its Champagne heritage and learn about Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay before enjoying your final tasting.
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Épernay – Return After Your Final Tasting
After the visit, settle back into your premium, air-conditioned vehicle for the return to Épernay. Relax as your day of Champagne tastings, cellar discoveries, and vineyard scenery draws to a close.
After the visit, settle back into your premium, air-conditioned vehicle for the return to Épernay. Relax as your day of Champagne tastings, cellar discoveries, and vineyard scenery draws to a close.
All winery visits are pre-booked and follow a pre-arranged itinerary.
A prestigious Champagne House visit does not guarantee Moët & Chandon.
The program combines cellar exploration with walking in towns and villages.
Free time for lunch allows you to choose where to eat in Épernay.
Provide your accommodation address so the pickup location can be confirmed.
Know before you go
Wear comfortable walking shoes for village streets and cellar visits.
Bring a warm layer for the cool underground cellars.
The opening Champagne House tasting follows a guided cellar visit.
Be ready at the pickup time stated in your booking confirmation.
Avoid strong perfume so you can better appreciate the Champagne aromas.
Included
Pick up and drop off in Épernay
Air-conditioned premium vehicle transport
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour and tastings at Champagne Houses
Excluded
Meals, drinks (lunch)
Personal travel insurance, expenses
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Additional information
Drink included: Champagne tasting in pre-booked wineries
This tour suits Champagne enthusiasts who want to explore both a celebrated Champagne House and a local producer with an expert guide. Travelers interested in wine history can discover Dom Pérignon’s connection to Hautvillers, while those drawn to architecture and scenery can enjoy Épernay’s grand mansions and the Marne Valley vineyards. Private transportation and accommodation pickup make it a convenient full-day exploration for guests staying in Épernay or nearby.
Note : In the event that the Champagne House we had originally planned to visit is not available, it will be replaced with a similar Champagne House. The tour of the Champagne House may be conducted with other people, depending on the size of the group. This is common practice in order to provide everyone with an enjoyable and informative experience.
Voucher information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
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