From the moment you are picked up, embark on a privileged experience in the heart of the most prestigious vineyards of Champagne around Épernay. This exclusive tour immerses you in the world of independent winegrowers and producers, far from standardized visits, allowing you to discover Champagne in its most authentic form.

You will travel through the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, the prestigious Côte des Blancs, the kingdom of Grand Cru Chardonnay, as well as the historic Champagne hillsides, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the history of Champagne began.

Departure at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM from Épernay. Your private guide-driver will pick you up from your hotel, the train station, the Tourist Office, or any location of your choice within a 6 km radius.

Visit two families of independent Champagne producers

Step inside two carefully selected family-run estates, chosen for their authenticity and expertise.

You will discover:

• the production facilities
• the wine presses
• the fermentation rooms
• the ageing cellars

You will learn about every stage of Champagne production, from the vineyard to the bottle.

Guided Champagne tastings

Enjoy a selection of 6 Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes showcasing a variety of styles:

• Brut Nature
• Extra Brut
• Vintage Champagne
• Oak-aged Champagne
• Old Vines Champagne

With the explanations of your expert guide, you will learn how to recognize the differences between terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking methods. The art of Champagne tasting will no longer hold any secrets for you!

You will also discover, through additional tastings, the three iconic spirits of Champagne:

• Ratafia Champenois;
• Fine de la Marne;
• Marc de Champagne.

Vineyard route

Throughout the journey, your guide will take you through the heart of the vineyard landscapes listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will cross the most beautiful villages of the Côte des Blancs, world-renowned for producing exceptional Chardonnay wines, as well as several Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages.

Along the way, you will see:

• the prestigious Château de Saran, owned by the LVMH group
• the production sites of Moët & Chandon, symbols of the international prestige of the great Champagne Houses

Guided visit along the Avenue de Champagne

Discover the famous Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, considered “the most expensive avenue in the world”, with its 200 million bottles stored in underground cellars.

Here you will find some of the most prestigious Champagne Houses, including:Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Pol Roger, De Venoge, Boizel and Mercier.

Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne

Your discovery continues in the iconic village of Hautvillers, known as the “birthplace of Champagne.”

You will visit the church where Dom Pérignon is buried, the Benedictine monk who devoted several decades of his life to improving Champagne wines.

Your guide will share his story, explain the true origins of Champagne, and answer a question that many visitors still ask today:

Was Dom Pérignon really the inventor of Champagne?

You will then admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Champagne over the Marne Valley, from the UNESCO-listed hillsides, mostly planted with Pinot Noir, exactly where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments.

This is the perfect place to capture unforgettable photos of yourself surrounded by breathtaking vineyard landscapes.

Your guide will also explain:

• the work carried out in the vineyards
• the different grape varieties
• sustainable viticulture

Drop-off at your chosen location

At the end of this half-day filled with discoveries, your guide will drive you back to the location of your choice in Épernay or within a 6 km radius.

👉 Before your arrival, we will personally contact you to arrange your pick-up and answer any special requests, ensuring a fully personalized experience.

Highlights

• Private tour with a passionate local guide-driver.
• Pick-up and drop-off in Épernay (hotel, train station, Tourist Office, or accommodation within a 6 km radius).
• Discover the Côte des Blancs, Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, and the historic Champagne hillsides listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Complete visits to two family-run estates of independent Champagne producers.
• Detailed explanation of every stage of Champagne production, from the vineyard to the bottle.
• Guided tasting of 6 Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes in a variety of styles (Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Vintage, Old Vines, oak-aged Champagne...).
• Additional tasting of the three iconic Champagne spirits: Ratafia Champenois, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne.
• Guided drive along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.
• Discovery of the village of Hautvillers and guided visit of the Dom Pérignon church.
• Photo stops in the heart of UNESCO-listed vineyards with some of the most beautiful views over the Marne Valley.
• Explanations about vineyard work, grape varieties, terroirs, and sustainable viticulture.