Champagne Tour
Discovering Epernay, the Abbey of Hautvillers and champagne at Moët & Chandon (from Paris)
- WITH
- François | about the guide
This day tour will plunge you into the heart of the Champagne region in north-eastern France, famous, as its name suggests, for its vineyards and Champagne houses. After boarding your private chauffeur-driven vehicle, you’ll be whisked off to your first destination, the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers. According to legend, this former benediction abbey was founded on the site chosen by a dove in 650. After your guided visit, it will be time to move on to the second stop. Epernay. This city surrounded by vineyards is one of the motors of the wine industry, which has been driving the local economy since the 18th century. It is also home to Moët & Chandon, which possesses one of the largest vineyards in the entire region. After exploring the cellars, you will sample some of the house’s Champagnes under the expert guidance of a professional sommelier. If the weather is on your side, you’ll also be able to enjoy the beautiful historic gardens. An optional lunch will be another opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery at a handpicked restaurant surrounded by vineyards and exceptional panoramas.
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Paris - Normandy - Champagne - Loire Valley
France -
12 hrs
DURATION -
6
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Champagne, Epernay, Abbey of Hautvillers, Moët & Chandon, private tour
- transport :
- Private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- No
- LANGUAGES:
- Anglais/English (Bilingual), Français/French (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 6
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Service of a professional guide - Transport: private vehicle with personal chauffeur - Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel - Entrance tickets for the abbey - Visit Moët & Chandon cellars - Champagne tasting: 3 types accompanied by a sommelier
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping - Lunch
ITINERARY
After picking you up at your hotel, your guide will whisk you off to the first destination in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle. On arriving at the Abbaye d'Hautvillers, you will have time to explore the interior of the abbey and enjoy the picturesque hilltop setting. Next stop? Epernay. Here you will visit the famous Champagne cellars of Moët-Chandon, where you will sample 3 different "millesimal" Champagnes in the historic gardens (weather permitting). After an optional lunch at a handpicked local restaurant surrounded by vineyards and magnificent views, you will begin the return to Paris at 4pm to avoid the worst of the traffic.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel
about
your guide
François
Paris
- languages :
- Anglais/English, Français/French
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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