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Ophorus Tours - Art & Bubbles: Private Reims & Champagne Tour from Epernay

Épernay

Art & Bubbles: Private Reims & Champagne Tour from Epernay

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A one day exploration of the best of Champagne including the visit of Reims and to Veuve Cliquot winery

Highlights

  • Visit Notre Dame de Reims, a Unesco World Heritage Site
  • Tour world-famous Veuve Clicquot winery
  • Stop in Hautvillers village and learn about Dom Perignon
  • Optional Champagne pairing lunch
  • English speaking guides, local experts of Champagne Wines
  • Tour can be fully customized to suit your interests
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Program & Itinerary

Explore the Sights and Sparkling Wines of the Champagne regionThis morning, we will come and pick you up at your hotel, AirBnB or accommodation in Epernay or the surrounding area.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 ...

Explore the Sights and Sparkling Wines of the Champagne 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 regional capital of Reims.

Drive through the Champagne wine region

Begin your day with the scenic Route du Champagne. It meanders among the vineyards and picturesque villages, offering a charming bucolic landscape. We take you to the Côte des Blancs for a sightseeing of some of the most famous Grandes Maisons de Champagne such as: Bollinger, Gosset, Deutz, etc. En route the countryside is enamelled with beautiful Grand Cru villages like Ay, Hautvillers, Bouzy, Le Mesnil, or Vernezay. A stop will be possible in the village of Hautvillers during the day to celebrate Dom Perignon.

Guided tour of the Cathedral of Reims

Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. Let yourself be captivated by the unique stained glasses and the exceptionally rich statuary - over 2 300 statues - among which the famous Smiling Angel.

It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except for just two of them, all the Kings of France were crowned here!

Visit & Wine Tasting at Veuve Clicquot Winery (or similar)

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, the house played an important role in establishing champagne as a favored drink of Bourgeoisie and Nobility throughout Europe. After the death of her Husband, in 1805, Barbe Nicole Ponsardin known as the widow Clicquot (veuve in French) became the first woman to take over a Champagne house.

Under Madame Clicquot's guidance, the firm focused entirely on the last, to great success. She will also revolutionize the techniques of the Champagne making process. Because of this she was named “La Grande Dame de la Champagne”.

Upon arrival, follow your first Champagne tour of the day. We have booked for you the Bubbly workshop visit. This workshop will help you discover, through a 15 minute walk, the atmospheric cellars and you will be introduced to the making-process of our iconic cuvée the Yellow Label associated with a vintage cuvee

Optional Champagne Pairing lunch at a local domain

The Foureur family vineyard has been Champagne producers since the 16th century. In 1875, they began producing Champagne under their own brand. They are located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. They own 4 hectares of grand cru vineyard, especially renowned for their Pinot Noir. This allowed them to produce 20 000 bottles, mainly sold in France.

Your private Champagne tour continues far from the commercial aspect of the Grandes Maisons where you will discover here the ancestral methods for the making process of champagne and meet passionate people.

Visit & Wine tasting at a family estate

The House was created in 1875 in the little village of Damery located in the Marne’s Valley. Laure and David are proud to be today the Fifth generation of winemakers. They are focused on the respect of both traditions and ancestral working methods. Their champagne Plaisir d’Antan is for instance a good example of this philosophy.

Made of a 100 percent Chardonnay, this Cuvée is aged in oak casks as it was before the creation of stainless steel vats giving a unique taste to the Champagne. They work as independent winemakers with 12 hectares of vineyards and produce 80 000 bottles.

After the Champagne tasting, it will be time to return to Epernay and this will be the end of our small group full day tour. Please note that we also organize private tours of the Champagne vineyard that include the visit of Epernay and Champagne tastings on the Avenue de Champagne.

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.

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  • Pick up at your hotel or accommodation in Epernay

  • Visit Reims and its Cathedral with your guide

  • Visit & Champagne tasting at Veuve Clicquot winery

  • Optional Champagne pairing lunch - can be selected during booking process

  • Stop at Hautvillers village

  • Visit & Champagne tasting at family owned winery

  • Return to Epernay

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Ophorus Tours - Art & Bubbles: Private Reims & Champagne Tour from Epernay
Ophorus Tours - Art & Bubbles: Private Reims & Champagne Tour from Epernay

Know before you book

  • Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
  • 8 hour private Champagne Wine Tour from Epernay
  • Visit Reims Cathedral with your guide
  • Optional Champagne Pairing lunch can be included during the booking process
  • Visit in 2 or 3 wineries including Veuve Clicquot
  • If Veuve Clicquot is not available, we will replace it with another winery
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons (255€ per person based on a group of 8 persons)
  • Larger groups please contact us
Please note that  Maison Moët & Chandon will be closed during the 2024 Olympics Games, from July 22nd to August 11th and from August 26th to September 8th 2024.

Meeting point

Your Hotel, Accommodation or AirBnB in Epernay

Departure

We will come and pick you up at your Hotel, accommodation or Airbnb in Epernay or surrounding area.

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.
 

Included / excluded

Included

  • Pick up and drop off in Epernay
  • Transportation in a premium A/C vehicle
  • English-speaking local guide, expert in Champagne
  • Bubbly Tour in Veuve Clicquot winery (or similar)
  • Sightseeing tour in the vineyards
  • Visit Hautvillers village, home of Dom Pérignon

Excluded

  • Tour & Champagne pairing lunch (100€ per person)
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Meals, drinks unless mentioned in program
  • Eventual gratuities

FAQ

  • What type of vehicles are used during your Private Champagne Trips from Epernay?

    Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space.
  • Who conducts your Champagne private day trips from Epernay?

    Our private wine tours in Champagne are conducted by professional driver/guides experts in Champange wines. They will be with you during the whole day and will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning the Champagne wine region and Champagne wines. 
  • Can we choose which Champagne wineries we will visit during private travel package?

    On this particular tour, the tasting fees to Veuve Clicquot have already been included. However, if you would like to taste in a particular Champagne House, just reach out to our team of travel experts and they will take care of everything for you. Reservations in the wineries is subject to availability at time of booking. Please note that we only begin to make arrangements if you have booked your Champagne wine tour with us.
  • Is lunch included on this private Champagne day trip from Epernay?

    No, lunch is not included on this particular tour. However, it is possible for you to book an optional Champagne pairing lunch that we have organized for you and your party during the booking process. If you choose this option, our team of travel experts will make all the necessary arrangements. If you do not wish to book this option then your guide will make some suggestions. Don't hesitate to ask in the morning for some recommendations.
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