France · Wine & Beer

Moet et Chandon Ruinart VIP Cellars & Tastings trip from Paris.

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Moët et Chandon cellars in Épernay with Champagne tasting
  • 02 Explore Ruinart’s UNESCO-listed cellars on a guided visit
  • 03 Enjoy a stop in Hautvillers, linked to Dom Pérignon
  • 04 See panoramic vineyard views over the Marne river
  • 05 Free time for lunch in Épernay, the Champagne Capital of France
  • 06 Self-guided visit to Reims Cathedral
  • 07 Round-trip Paris hotel pick-up and drop-off by Mercedes vehicle

Discover the heart of Champagne on a full-day trip from Paris, with visits to two of the region’s most celebrated houses: Moët et Chandon in Épernay and Ruinart in Reims. Explore historic underground cellars, enjoy guided tastings based on your selected option, and travel through vineyard landscapes with a stop in the village of Hautvillers.

This experience also includes free time for lunch in Épernay and a self-guided visit to Reims Cathedral, where many French kings were crowned. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Paris are included, with travel by Mercedes vehicle throughout the day.

Please note: your chauffeur is responsible for transportation and tickets, but is not a live guide unless booked in advance for a surcharge.

Discover the heart of Champagne on a full-day trip from Paris, with visits to two of the region’s most celebrated houses: Moët et Chandon in Épernay and Ruinart in Reims.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Private
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 Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne

07:30 Hotel pick-up and 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 - 12:00 Guided tour at Moet et Chandon with tasting

10:00 - 12:00  Arrival in Epernay. Guided tour at Moet et Chandon including the underground Cellars and Champagne tastings.

We offer you the choice between two high Level Options:

By Option ADVANCED and ADVANCED BLANC SINGUIER  Experience "GRAND VINTAGE. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose.

By Option PREMIUM Experience "MOET COLLECTION". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc.

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

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne surrounded by the wine hills it is Home to many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for wine and champagne lovers. Walking along the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists. 

13:30: Departure to Hautvillers village. It takes 10 minutes (6 km)

13:40 - 14:10 Hautvillers Viewpoint and Church

13:40 - 14:10  Visit the Abbey's Church of Saint-Sindulphe of the Abbey 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 the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river. 

14:10 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km).

14:45 - 16:45 Ruinart Champagne house

14:45 - 16:45  Ruinart Champagne house visit. This is the first Champagne house created in 1729. UNESCO listed Cellars visit guided by local staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method.

By Option ADVANCED. Experience "LA VISITE DES CRAYÈRES". Guided Cellars tour. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, Tastings of 2 cuvées.

By Option ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER and by Option PREMIUM  Experience "BLANC SINGULIER". Guided Cellars visit. Max 12 people, 2 hours, Tastings of 3 cuvées: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc Singulier Édition 17 & 19.

16:45 Departure to close located Reims Cathedral.

17:00 - 17:30 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit

17:00 - 17:30  Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned. 

17:30: Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km)

20:00 Coming back to Paris

20:00 Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 3 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Moet & Chandon Guided Cellars visit and Champagne tasting due to Your choice, see description 
  • Ruinart UNESCO listed Cellars Guided tour and tastings due to Your choice, see description 
  • Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
  • Hautvillers village Saint-Sindulphe church and Viewpoint visit
  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and drinks

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 Champagne tastings is 18 years old
  • Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.
  • Pick up is always from the Entrance door of Your hotel. Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E-class (business class) car with blinking lights will be waiting for You.

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

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