One Day Tour in Champagne with Lunch and Tasting

Discover the best of Champagne on this full-day tour from Épernay. Explore the iconic village of Hautvillers, visit Champagne Mercier and a family-owned Champagne estate, enjoy Champagne tastings, a three-course French lunch, and discover the magnificent landscapes of the Marne Valley with an Expert Local Guide. Begin with a guided tour of Champagne Mercier, where you will uncover the history, heritage, and traditional techniques behind this renowned Champagne House. The visit includes a tasting of 2 or 3 glasses of Champagne, offering a chance to experience the House’s unique style. Continue with a walk along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne before enjoying lunch at Le Théâtre restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne and village of Dom Pérignon. Visit the church where he is buried and admires panoramic vineyard views. Finish at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with a guided cellar visit and a tasting of three Champagnes.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   45 min

   Pick up at Epernay train station then drive to a Champagne House. On the way, photo stop at the Champillon viewpoint. Panoramic view of Epernay.

2. 2

   Epernay

   1.5 hours

   During a Champagne tour in Epernay, we invite you to visit one of these prestigious Champagne houses subject to availability: Moët et Chandon or Mercier or Nicolas Feuillatte to discover their production secrets and taste the different vintages.

3. 3

   Avenue de Champagne

   15 min

   Walk on Avenue de Champagne to discover some of the largest champagne houses and their architecture. Avenue de Champagne is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

4. 4

   Epernay

   10 min

   Journey from Avenue de Champagne to lunch by minivan. Passage through Epernay to reach the lunch location. While passing by, you can discover the town of Epernay and its various places of interest: the Notre Dame d'Epernay Church, the Salmanazar Theater, the train station.

5. 5

   Epernay

   1.5 hours

   Lunch at the restaurant le Théâtre in a cozy and modern setting, a must-see address in Epernay Guests can enjoy elegant and varied traditional French cuisine.

6. 6

   Festigny

   20 min

   Journey from Epernay to Champagne Munoz Bruneau. Discovery of the landscapes and hillsides of the Marne Valley.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   2 hours

   Family home where you can discover the facilities and how champagne is made in the heart of the vineyard. The visit will be followed by a tasting. Immersion in the vineyard.

8. 8

   Hautvillers

   20 min

   Leaving the family farm, you can enjoy the hillsides along the Marne to reach Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne. Village overlooking the Marne and the vineyard. You will cross villages of other wines: Damery and Cumières.

9. 9

   Hautvillers

   40 min

   Hautvillers is the cradle of champagne. Magnificent village with many shops and discover the abbey where the Monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Photo stop at the viewpoints.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    30 min

    You will take a different route from the outward journey to return to Epernay station. You will be able to appreciate the hillsides of the Montagne de Reims on the Hautvillers side and see the meanders of the Marne.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Alcoholic beverage tastings will only be offered to people aged 18 and over.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.