France · Wine & Beer

Private Champagne Ayala Cellars & Pressoria Trip from Paris.

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Champagne day trip from Paris
02 Visit Hautvillers and the church where Dom Pérignon is buried
03 Enjoy panoramic vineyard and Marne River views
04 Explore Pressoria Museum with 2 glasses of Champagne
05 Experience an English-guided Ayala cellar visit
06 Taste 4 glasses of Champagne at Champagne Ayala
07 Free time for lunch in Épernay
08 Travel by Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan

Discover the Champagne region on a private day trip from Paris, combining historic villages, vineyard views, and two immersive Champagne experiences. Travel to Hautvillers to visit the church linked with Dom Pérignon, pause for panoramic views over the vineyards and the Marne River, and explore the atmosphere of Épernay, one of the region’s best-known Champagne towns.

Your day includes a self-guided visit to Pressoria Museum with a tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne, followed by the Ayala “Visit Prestige” experience with an English-guided cellar visit and tasting of 4 glasses of Champagne. With private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is a relaxed and rewarding way to experience Champagne from Paris.

Your day includes a self-guided visit to Pressoria Museum with a tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne, followed by the Ayala “Visit Prestige” experience with an English-guided cellar visit and tasting of 4 glasses of Champagne.

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 Reims, Paris

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

07:30 Hotel pick up

07:30 Pickup from your hotel. Departure destination Reims, the capital of the 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 - 10:30 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers

10:00 - 10:30 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers (Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers). It is a former Benedictine monastery. 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.

Stop at View point with the best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne River.

10:30 Departure to Ay village. (5 km).

10:45 - 12:00 Pressoria Museum

10:45 - 12:00 Pressoria Museum self-guided visit. You will learn the History of the Champagne region and the Method of Champagne production including tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne.

12:00 - 13:45 Lunch break in Épernay.

12:00 - 13:45 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.

13:45 Departure to Champagne AYALA in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km).

14:00 - 15:30 Champagne Ayala since 1860

14:00 - 15:30 Champagne Ayala since 1860 "Visit Prestige", English guided including the Champagne tasting of 4 glasses of Champagne.: Brut Majeur, Rosé Majeur, Brut Nature & une cuvée millésimée. Visit the CAVES and discover the method of Champagne making by AYALA. Walking to the roof with panoramic views over the region.

15:30 Departure to Chateau Boursault. It takes about 20 minutes (14 km).

18:00: Coming back to Paris

18:00: 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

Ayala Champagne MOST POPULAR of ADVANCED Option with 4 glasses of Champagne tasting
Pressoria Museum self-guided visit with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting
Stop at Viewpoint in Hautvillers and visit of the Church where Dom Perignon is buried
Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age for Wine tastings is 18 y.o.
Our Mercedes will be waiting for You at the entrance door of Your hotel at 07:30
P.S. Please pay attention that English-guided visits by Pommery are available in the low season on weekends only.

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