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You’re planning a Champagne tour ? We’ve put together a selection of must-see excursions between Reims and Epernay. Visits to emblematic wineries, unusual vineyard tours, immersive experiences: we take you as close as possible to the world of wine. terroir champenois !
The Champagne Houses are a must on your Champagne Tour. From Reims to Epernay, these prestigious addresses embody the excellence of Champagne know-how. Their world-famous names evoke luxury and refinement. Discover our selection of great Champagne Houses. Take a tour and taste the secrets of the king of wines!
Champagne Houses in and around Epernay
Epernay deserves its nickname of Champagne Capital! Houses of international renown line its famous avenue de Champagne. The surrounding vineyards are full of unmissable addresses.
The House of Moët et Chandon
An extraordinary labyrinth lurks beneath the cobblestones of the Avenue de Champagne: the cellars of the Moët et Chandon House. With their 28 kilometers of underground galleries, these cellars are the largest in the Champagne region! 30 metres underground, your visit will take you in the footsteps of the Moët et Chandon family. Since 1743, our expertise has combined tradition and modernity. Follow this oenological experience with a tasting of the estate’s champagnes, in particular the Moët Impérial ? This emblematic cuvée takes its name from an illustrious Moët et Chandon fan: Napoléon Bonaparte!
The House of Bollinger
Since 1829, Maison Bollinger has perpetuated an age-old savoir-faire: the vinification of its champagnes in traditional oak barrels. In the heart of the vineyards, in the village of Aÿ, it holds the Champagne’s largest barrel park 4,000 pieces! During your visit to the estate, you will enter the heart of a family: Bollinger. In the depths of their cellars, you can follow the story behind their champagnes and discover how they are made. Did you know that they are favorites of a famous secret agent? James Bond!
Our day trip ideas
Discover the vineyards in a different way. Think unusual and immersive for your Champagne Tour!
Spend a day discovering the villages and vineyards of Champagne off the beaten track. À la Française invites you to explore the most beautiful Champagne circuits. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll meet the owners of small Champagne houses. Do you have a sporting spirit? Climb aboard a buggy or quad bike and explore the vineyards with Festi’vallée. In the electric Meharis and minivans fromAÿ-Champagne ExperienceYou’ll explore the Champagne terroir from the Côte des Blancs to the Montagne de Reims, via the Marne Valley. Enjoy a timeless experience in a classic vehicle. The drivers of My Vintage Tour Compagny you aboard the legendary Renault Estafette Alouette. On the program: sabrage and champagne tasting among the vines! And for a totally unusual experience, climb into the the Marie-Antoinette imperial. This double-decker bus takes you on a guided tour, featuring cellar visits, tastings and gourmet aperitifs.
Our immersive experiences
In Epernay, champagne is celebrated all year round. Meet the producers, take part in the grape harvest or explore the vineyards with wine tourism activities: take advantage of your tour to take part in one of our many events. Enough to make your Champagne Tour unforgettable with our authentic, immersive experiences.