France · Wine & Beer

Moet et Chandon, Vineyards, Cellars, 7 tastings Private Champagne Trip.

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Champagne day trip from Paris with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 02 Guided Moët & Chandon cellar visit with 2 Champagne tastings
  • 03 Taste 3 glasses at a local Champagne producer
  • 04 Visit the Pressoria Museum in Ay with 2 more tastings
  • 05 Free time for lunch in Épernay, the Champagne Capital of France
  • 06 Explore Hautvillers and the church where Dom Pérignon is buried
  • 07 Panoramic vineyard views over the Marne river
  • 08 Travel in a private Mercedes business-class car or minivan

Discover the Champagne region on a private day trip from Paris, combining prestigious cellars, local producers, vineyard scenery, and cultural heritage in one full-day experience. Travel by private Mercedes transport and enjoy a total of 7 Champagne tastings across carefully selected stops.

Your day includes a guided Moët & Chandon cellar visit with tasting, a stop at a local Champagne producer for 3 glasses with explanations, and a visit to the Pressoria Museum in Ay with 2 additional tastings. You will also have free time for lunch in Épernay and visit Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried, with panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.

This private trip is ideal for Champagne lovers looking for a comfortable and well-paced escape from Paris, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Please note that your chauffeur is responsible for transportation and timing; a live guide is available for a surcharge if booked in advance.

Discover the Champagne region on a private day trip from Paris, combining prestigious cellars, local producers, vineyard scenery, and cultural heritage in one full-day experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Chalons en Champagne, Paris
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07:30 Pick up from your hotel and Departure destination Champagne region

07:30 Pickup from your hotel. Departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.

10:00 - 10:45 Champagne Tribaut

10:00 - 10:45 visit at the local family producer Champagne Tribaut or similar local producer. Tasting of 3 Glass of Champagne with explanations. 

10:45 Departure to Epernay (10 km). It takes about 15 minutes.

Attn. On Sundays Champagne Chateau Boursault is closed. So we will offer You another local Champagne producer.

11:00 - 12:30 Moet et Chandon Guided visit with tasting

11:00 - 12:30 Arrival in Epernay. By Moet et Chandon we offer You three Options including the underground cellars visit and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.

BASIC Option: "L"Imperial", Up to 19 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial.

MOST POPULAR Option: "SIGNATURE" Up to 15 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage.

ADVANCED Option: "Grand Vintage". Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.

Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened.

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:00 Departure to the Pressoria Museum in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km).

14:15 - 15:15 Visit at Pressoria Museum in Ay

14:15 - 15:15 Visit at Pressoria Museum in Ay village explaining us the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production including the Champagne tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.
15:15 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).

15:30 - 16:00 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers

15:30 - 16:00 The Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers visit. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village. Short stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.

16:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).

18:30  Coming back to Paris.

18:30  Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Moët & Chandon Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne due to the chosen Experience level
  • Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Tribault or another local Champagne producer with 3 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Stop at Viewpoint in Hautvillers and visit of the Church where Dom Perignon is buried
  • Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Souvenirs and Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks
  • Optional Lunch (we can make a reservation free of charge)

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paris..

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