Must-See Champagne Tour

Discover the must-see highlights of Champagne during this private tour through the heart of the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages and vineyards around Épernay. From UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes and the history of Champagne to a meeting with an independent winemaker and wine tastings, this tour will let you experience the region’s authentic charm.

Set out to explore Aÿ-Champagne, a historic village whose wines were once renowned throughout Europe under the name “Vins d’Aÿ.” Classified as a Grand Cru, this exceptional terroir is now home to prestigious Champagne Houses such as Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about Champagne grape varieties, vineyard work, the unique characteristics of the terroir, and the challenges of sustainable viticulture.

You’ll meet a family of independent winemakers who will welcome you to their estate. Discover the different stages of Champagne production through a tour of the press house, the fermentation room, and the cellars, before enjoying a guided tasting of three Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes.

The experience also includes a tasting of Champagne’s three iconic spirits: Ratafia Champenois, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne, produced by Distillerie Goyard, Champagne’s oldest distillery.

In Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, follow in the footsteps of Dom Pérignon by visiting the church where this iconic figure in Champagne’s history is buried. From the village’s highest point, admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Marne Valley, nestled among the vineyards where Dom Pérignon conducted his famous experiments.

An ideal private experience to discover Champagne’s must-see sites, its UNESCO-listed landscapes, its passionate winemakers, and its exceptional wines.