LinkParis.com

Epernay Champagne Day Tour

$315.00 USD

Sale Sold out

Taxes included.

Rail No Rail 2nd Class Rail (+$110.00) 1st Class Rail (+$155.00)

Quantity

A one day tour from Paris to Epernay to experience France's Champagne region

Discover the heart of France's Champagne region in one perfect day — explore historic Pommery cellars, taste exceptional champagnes, and visit the charming village where Dom Pérignon created his legendary bubbly.

Tour Highlights

Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Historic Pommery cellars with expert-guided tastings
Family-owned vineyard visit with intimate champagne experience
Hautvillers village where Dom Pérignon pioneered champagne
Elegant Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
Three distinctive champagne tastings throughout the day
Historic Reims Cathedral and Roman landmarks

Key Details

Price: $315 (tour only) | $425 (with 2nd Class Rail) | $470 (with 1st Class Rail)

Duration: 13 hours door-to-door from Paris

Departure: Before 8:00 AM from Paris Gare de l'Est station

Meeting Point: Reims Tourist kiosk by the TGV station

Availability: Daily, March through late November (some holidays excluded)

The Experience

Your champagne adventure begins with a comfortable train journey from Paris to the heart of the Champagne region. Upon arrival in Reims, your expert guide will lead you through a day of discovery in the world's most famous sparkling wine region.

Start at the prestigious Pommery cellars, where ancient chalk caves dating to Greco-Roman times now house millions of bottles of aging champagne. Learn about the traditional méthode champenoise and enjoy tastings of two distinctive champagne styles guided by expert cellar hosts.

Drive through historic Reims to see the magnificent Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned, and discover the Roman arch that speaks to the region's ancient heritage. Your guide will explain how Champagne's unique terroir and grape varieties create its iconic flavor profiles.

Continue to the charming hillside village of Hautvillers, forever linked to Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monk who perfected champagne production. Visit his resting place at the former abbey and learn about his revolutionary contributions to winemaking.

Arrive in Epernay and stroll down the elegant Avenue de Champagne, lined with prestigious champagne houses. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break (not included) with recommendations from your guide for the best local eateries.

Your afternoon concludes at a small family-run vineyard where you'll meet passionate owners, explore their intimate cellars, and enjoy a final tasting of their handcrafted cuvées. This personal experience provides insight into the artisanal side of champagne production.

Return to Paris by early evening train, arriving with time to enjoy the city's nightlife and memories of an exceptional day in Champagne country.