Name: Afternoon Epernay & family growers from Reims
Start: 2023-06-12T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Vine Escape (A La Française Champagne)

Afternoon Epernay & family growers from Reims

Discover Epernay and the Champagne countryside during a pleasant afternoon tour through the Avenue de Champagne, Hautvillers the village of Dom Pérignon, the historical UNESCO vineyard and the authenticity of 2 family-run wineries.

Drive through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
Discovery of the historical village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church
Stop in the UNESCO vineyard of Champagne
Visit and tastings at 2 family-run wineries

Included	Local English-speaking guide Small-group tour (maximum 8 people) Reims pick-up and drop off Transport by air-conditioned minivan Entrance fees for visits and tastings at 2 family-run wineries 6 tastings
Not included	Hotel pick-up and drop-off Personal expenses Other drinks Lunch Pick-up and drop off in Paris not available (we recommend taking the train)
Duration	5 Hours
Participants	Tour takes place from 2 to 8 participants.
Languages	English, French
Opening hours
Important information	A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If only 1 person is booked on a tour, À la Française - Champagne will contact the customer (phone or email) to reschedule or refund the total amount. Please note that down the cellars the average temperature is 10°C, so do not forget to bring a jacket along. Animals are not allowed in shared tours for the confort of all passengers.

Venue

Tourist office Reims center
Office de Tourisme de Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), 1 Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France

Offered by

Vine Escape (A La Française Champagne)

51100 - Reims

Further information

Duration: 4.5 hours

Meet your local guide at 2.00 pm in front of the tourist office of Reims Centre train station and start your afternoon with a drive through the countryside. Continue with a visit of a family-run winery.

Tour the still used today traditional press and tank room as your guide details the traditional Champagne method with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their own production and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare Champagnes!

Drive through the famous Champagne Avenue in Epernay, the capital of Champagne, where some of the most prestigious estates are based such as Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Boizel etc. Appreciate a moment in the vineyard, with breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage Champagne vines and acquire knowledge about the particularities of our “terroir”.

Then discover the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried.

Finish your tour with a visit at another family-run winery where you will be able to taste and compare various “cuvées”! After an afternoon full of experiences and precious souvenirs, your guide will drop you off in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station between 6.30 pm and 7.00 pm.

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Visite complète. Très bon guide

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Tout s’est bien déroulé. Activité à recommander

by Florence Gouin on 03/19/2023

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by victor wong on 11/12/2022

Great day touring champagne caves and family growers. Really enjoyed the tour, our guide and learning from these family growers and about the history. Recommend!

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Meeting family history of their vineyards and learning about champagne production. Wonderful champagne tastings. I recommend.

by Michelle Gates on 10/20/2022

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4.85/2

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