A Day in the Champagne Region
Visit Reims, explore Epernay with visit of Moët & Chandon and Taittinger houses and tastings (from Paris)
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- François | about the guide
The best millésimes? Undulating landscapes laced with vineyards? One of the most prestigious cathedrals in France? This private tour will take you to the heart of a French wine region whose economy has been driven by Champagne production since the 18th century. Your first destination, Reims, is home to a magnificent cathedral and some of the best French Champagne houses. You will begin with a guided visit of Reims Cathedral where French kings were crowned over more than 1,000 years from Louis the Pious in 816 to Charles X in 1825. Next stop? Taittinger. Explore their cellars, sample their Champagne and enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, you will discover Epernay and in particular Moët-Chandon. Founded in 1743 and owned by LVMH, the Champagne house is the proud owner of the largest vineyard in the region. The guided visit will be followed by tastings under the guidance of a professional sommelier. Before returning to Paris, you’ll stop at the beautiful hilltop Abbey of Hautvillers, whose location was, according to legend, chosen by a dove.
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Paris - Normandy - Champagne - Loire Valley
France -
12 hrs
DURATION -
6
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Champagne, Reims, Epernay, Abbey of Hautvillers, Moët & Chandon, Taittinger, private tour
- transport :
- Private vehicle with personal chauffeur
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- No
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 6
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of a professional guide - Transport: private chauffeur-driven vehicle - Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel - Private tour of Taittinger cellars including tasting of 3 champagnes - Visit around Moët-Chandon including tasting of 3 champagnes - Entrance tickets to the abbey
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping - Lunch
ITINERARY
You’ll whisked away to your first destination by your guide. Arriving at Reims in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle, you will visit the famous cathedral before heading over to Taittinger to explore the cellars and sample their Champagnes under the guidance of a sommelier. After an optional lunch at a typical local restaurant, you’ll be taken to the next stop, Epernay. Here you will be guided tour of the Moët-et-Chandon cellars and sample yet more delicious Champagnes. Before returning to Paris, you’ll have just enough time to stop at Hautvillers and admire the picturesque abbey surrounded by vineyards.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel
about
your guide
François
Paris
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English
I’m from the northern French town of Douai, but I moved to Paris to finish my art history degree. I worked at the Musée National de la Renaissance and then for antique dealer Jacqueline Boccador before organizing contemporary art exhibitions with art dealer Marc Higonnet. I’ve been a qualified guide since 2011 and enjoy being able to mix my love of the humanities and good food. When I was young, my mother took me to the Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai for an archeology lecture, which I found incredibly beautiful (even if I didn’t understand everything)! Since then, I give lectures and guided tours in the hope of inspiring young – and not so young – people. Given my classical background, I’m particularly fond of the Louvre, the Jacquemart-André, Picasso et Middle Ages museums, as well as the châteaux of Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Chambord.
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