Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Paris
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 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 the larger champagne house is subject to availability and may
include any of the following: Moet & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Canard Duchene or other famous champagne houses
- 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