Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch

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Épernay, France

Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch

From $176.68 / person

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Safety measures

6 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Discover the effervescent secrets behind France’s famous Champagne region on this afternoon, small-group tasting tour from Epernay. Admire the houses of esteemed producers along the city’s ‘Avenue du Champagne,’ and gain insight into the complex Champagne-making process at a tasting class. Tour the cellars and sip best-selling ‘cuvees’ at a boutique family winery, and tuck into a delicious French lunch paired with more Champagne.

Afternoon Champagne history and tasting tour from Epernay
Learn about the complex Champagne-making process at a tasting class
Tour the vat and cellars of a boutique family winery
Taste six different Champagnes throughout the day
Feast on a delicious French lunch paired with Champagne
Small group ensures personalized service

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Personal guide

Pickup and drop-off in Epernay

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

20 Av. de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France

We will meet outside the Moët & Chandon estate in the courtyard, in front of the Dom Pérignon statue.

Departure Time

11:15 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Meet your driver and guide in central Epernay and set off with a small group in a comfortable minivan. Take a scenic drive through the Cru and Grand Cru vineyards outside of town and along the famous ‘Avenue du Champagne,’ home to some of the world's most prestigious producers including Moët et Chandon, Perrier Jouet, and Pol Roger.

See the Hautvillers Abbey where the legnedary Dom Perignon once lived. Then, it's time to pop open some bottles at a tasting class. Learn about the complex and specific Champagne-making process and what distinguishes the prized bubbly from other sparkling wines. Get tips on how to appreciate the aroma and flavor of fine Champagne while tasting different blends.

Feast on a delicious lunch of authentic French cuisine paired with even more Champagne wines before continuing on through the scenic hillsides to a boutique family winery. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the production process, see the traditional grape press, vat room, and aging cellars, and taste several of the estate’s most popular cuvees.

Your concludes with drop-off back at the original departure point.

Itinerary

Stop At:

Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers

Admire the charming UNESCO village of Hautvillers and its famous church where Dom Pérignon used to live

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Duration: 45 minutes

Admission Ticket Included

Stop At:

Avenue de Champagne

Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Champagne Avenue in Epernay

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Duration: 15 minutes

Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 8 people per booking allowed
The tour is not compatible with children under 10 years old
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
We cannot accept animals on tours
We will organize Champagne shipping for you (US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong) if you find any crush !
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
OPERATED BY À La Française

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch ?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the policy on sanitization during Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch ?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch ?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch ?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

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We loved it!

Kate_N

, Sep 2021

What a wonderful experience! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the champagne region and making process. We learned so much at the champagne “school” and lunch was divine. The setting could not have been more beautiful. After lunch, we traveled to P. Lancelot-Royer and took a tour of their production process. Followed by yet another tasting. The tour was amazing. The company was amazing and the weather could not be beat.

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Response from Host , Oct 2021

Bonjour Kate, Thank you so much for this review ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Do not hesitate to contact us next time you come to France, to visit Champagne again, or an other of "A la Française" regions : Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, or Provence ! Best regards, A la Française Champagne Team

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Wonderful Experience

George_C

, Aug 2021

Tom, our tour guide was fantastic! Great tour that was both informative and fun. Learned a lot about champagne and definitely was able to enjoy a few glasses.

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Response from Host , Oct 2021

Hello George ! Thank you for the positive feedback on your experience with Thomas ! We are very happy that you had a good day and that you deepened your knowledge of the Champagne region and its flagship product. Feel free to contact us next time you come in the region, or in other A la Française region (Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Loire, Provence).

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First Class Experience (the grand cru of the tours)

Frederic

, Jun 2021

Angelique was the best tour guide we could have imagined. She took us to some of her favourite lookouts to get a better understanding of the area. After that, she gave us 360 degree insights into Champagner production. From Harvest to bottle. As she has worked in this field for many years, it is hard to imagine anyone better equipped to show you around Champagne and the products.

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Amazing!!

Staci_V

, Jul 2020

Clara was amazing!! We had an amazing time and left so cared for. Also learned a lot too! Would definitely do again.

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Response from Host , Jul 2020

Bonjour Stacy, Thank you so much for this review ! We are glad Clara's guidance met your expectations for this tour ! Do not hesitate to contact us next time you come to France, to visit Champagne again, or an other of "A la Française" regions : Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, or Provence ! All the best, Coralie and the A la Française Champagne Team

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We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with...

Elisabeth L

, Jun 2017

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Anna. We all learned so much about Champagne, especially all the regulations in place to produce. Unfortunately, she did not drive us through the Champagne Avenue as described in the inclusions. Perhaps she had already done this with the group from Reims. There was also a mix up with returning us to Epernay as half the group started from Reims and we were picked up at Epernay. The tour ended in Epernay but she drove to Reims to drop off the first group and then back to Epernay. By the time we got back to Epernay all the shops were closed and we had wanted to do some shopping. Other than that, we would highly recommend this tour. Just make sure and question the driver when they start heading out of town near the end of the tour if you take the tour from Epernay. Also, remind them about Champagne Avenue!

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Good tour. Very knowledgable guide and...

Rebecca H

, May 2017

Good tour. Very knowledgable guide and learning experience with a champagne vintner.

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Our tour gave us a chance to see...

jennyh57

, Jul 2016

Our tour gave us a chance to see more of the countryside around Epernay , including the village of Hautvillers. We learnt a lot about how champagne is made and the tour of the boutique winery was excellent. We would definitely recommend this tour because it was so personal.

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This was a excellent tour with very...

David

, May 2016

This was a excellent tour with very good guides who explained the whole champagne making process from grape growing whilst in a vineyard through blending and making whilst in a small champagne house. I would highly recommend it.

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Som en første indførelse til området...

Dines B

, Aug 2016

Som en første indførelse til området er denne tur perfekt. Guiden Matthias Collard er et meget behageligt bekendtskab.

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