France · Wine & Beer

Champagne Moët Pommery — Pressoria Small group Trip from Paris.

12 Hours Pickup service provided in Paris. to Drop-off service provided in Paris. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small-group Champagne day trip from Paris
  • 02 Guided Moët & Chandon cellar visit with tasting
  • 03 Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne
  • 04 Self-guided visit of Pommery’s UNESCO-listed cellars
  • 05 Stop in Hautvillers and visit Dom Pérignon’s church
  • 06 Panoramic vineyard views over the Marne river
  • 07 Visit historic Reims Cathedral
  • 08 Travel by Mercedes business-class car or minivan

Discover the Champagne region on a small-group day trip from Paris, travelling by Mercedes to some of the area’s most celebrated houses and cultural landmarks. This full-day experience combines cellar visits, tastings, vineyard scenery, and time in the historic Champagne towns of Épernay, Ay, Hautvillers, and Reims.

Visit the church in Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon is buried, enjoy a guided Moët & Chandon cellar tour, explore the Pressoria Museum, and experience the UNESCO-listed cellars of Pommery. The day also includes a stop at Reims Cathedral, where many French kings were crowned, with Champagne tastings included along the way.

Visit the church in Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon is buried, enjoy a guided Moët & Chandon cellar tour, explore the Pressoria Museum, and experience the UNESCO-listed cellars of Pommery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Reims, Chalons en Champagne, Paris
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07:30 Meeting and Departure destination Champagne region

07:30 Hotel Pick up (inside of our Pick up/Drop off area) or meeting at Opera Garnier steps. 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 - 10:30 Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers

10:00 - 10:30 Visit the Abbey's Church Saint-Sindulphe d'Hautvillers. 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.

10:30 - 12:00 Champagne Moet et Chandon Guided visit with tasting

10:45 - 12:15 Arrival in Epernay. Guided tour at Moet et Chandon Basic Experience "L"Imperial" including the underground cellars visit and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial, Rosé Impérial. You can choose as well higher level Experiences by Moet et Chandon: "Signature", "Autour du Grand Vintage".
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 time 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 Pressoria Museum visit

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 Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km).

16:00 - 16:45 Visit of the Pommery Champagne house

15:45 - 16:30 Audio-guided visit at the Champagne Pommery including UNESCO listed Cellars and 1 glass of Brut Royal tasting.
16:30 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2,3 km)

16:40 - 17:00 Reims Cathedral visit

16:40 - 17:00 Visit at the Reims Cathedral where most of the French kings were crowned.
17:00  Departure to Paris. It takes about 2 hours (144 km).

19.30 Coming back to Paris

19.30 Coming back to Paris and Drop off at Your hotel (inside of our Pick up/Drop off area) or Drop off at Opera Garnier steps.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Paris. to Drop-off service provided in Paris. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Moët & Chandon Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne due to the chosen Experience
  • Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Pommery UNESCO listed Cellars self-guided visit with 1 glass 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

  • Gratuities & Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Lunch at a good local restaurant

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
  • I wait for you in the reception of the hotel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Paris.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours run from Pickup service provided in Paris. to Drop-off service provided in Paris..

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