Champagne: Main House Tour

Morning Experience:
Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Paris in a luxury vehicle, headed to the heart of the Champagne region. Upon reaching Reims, your included champagne experience awaits at a prestigious house. Step into centuries of tradition as you descend into the historic chalk cellars, where your expert guide reveals the secrets of champagne production. These medieval tunnels, carved deep into limestone, provide the perfect environment for aging millions of bottles. During the tour, learn about the house's unique methods of grape selection, fermentation, riddling, and aging processes. Watch in fascination as your guide demonstrates the traditional techniques that transform still wine into the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Your morning culminates with an elegant tasting session featuring 2-3 distinctive champagnes, each carefully selected to showcase different styles and aging processes.

Heritage & Dining Options:
Following your champagne experience, take the opportunity to explore Reims' UNESCO World Heritage sites at your leisure. You may visit the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture where French kings were crowned for over eight centuries. Marvel at its elaborate façade featuring 2,303 statues, including the iconic Smiling Angel. Next door, discover the Palais de Tau, the former Archbishop's residence, housing an impressive collection of coronation artifacts, tapestries, and royal treasures. For lunch (not included in the tour price), we can arrange reservations upon request at some of the region's most prestigious establishments. Choose from the three-starred L'Assiette Champenoise, the elegant Château des Crayères, Brasserie les Jardins de Crayeres, or other selected fine dining venues in Reims.

Afternoon in Epernay:
The journey continues to Epernay, the commercial heart of Champagne. Drive down the famous Avenue de Champagne, dubbed the world's most expensive avenue due to the millions of bottles aging in the 110km of cellars beneath. Marvel at the magnificent 19th-century mansions housing legendary brands like Moët & Chandon and Perrier-Jouët. Here, you have the option to visit additional champagne houses (additional fees apply) or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along this prestigious street. Each building tells its own story of champagne heritage, from elaborate architectural details to historic family crests. As the afternoon draws to a close, take in final views of the rolling vineyards before your comfortable return journey to Paris.