GRAND VINTAGE Moet et Chandon Veuve Clicquot Cellars & Tastings
Description
Private Day trip from Paris to Champagne region by Mercedes with Hotel Pick up. English Guided Cellars visit with tastings at Moet et Chandon and at Veuve Clicquot made by the Champagne houses staff. You visit as well the famous Reims Cathedral and Hautvillers village with the Panoramic Viewpoint and Church. We are happy to make for You a restaurant reservation which is an important part of this trip. We offer you two high Level Options: ADVANCED and PREMIUM, See description in the itinerary. IMPORTANT NOTICE: You will be served by our experienced chauffeur who is responsible to bring You to all places on time providing the entrance tickets, but he is not a guide. Live guide for the trip is available for a surcharge to be booked in advance.
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Itinerary
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: 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 Experiences: Option N 1. "GRAND VINTAGE" Experience. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. Option N 2. Adults Only. "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 time 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: 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: Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more than 22 million bottles per year and is one of the biggest producers. Guided tour though the cellars made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method. We offer you the choice between two high Level Experiences:: Option N 1. "Une Seule Qualite" Experience. 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015. Option N 2. "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours, Comparative tasting of 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990 with a selection of cheeses. 16:45: Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2 km).
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 and drop off at your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old, Children under 18 y.o. can take part at Guided Cellars tours
- Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.
Reviews(1)
Our driver was great - quiet for the most part but gave us a great and safe drive to Champagne. We did the moet and vueve houses and the driver stopped at a few sights along the way. It was a great way to see outside of Paris and enjoy champagne at the same time. If you’re looking for something different to do while in Paris that includes drinks I recommend this trip.
