Paris: Private Epernay Trip with Champagne Vineyard Tastings

Private Champagne tour from Paris with hotel pickup, tastings, and lunch. Visit renowned Champagne houses and local wineries, explore cellars, learn production methods, and enjoy French cuisine.

Discover the Champagne region on a full-day guided tour from Paris, designed to showcase the very best of Champagne culture, history, and production. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minibus through the French countryside while your expert guide shares insights about Champagne, its heritage, vineyards, and winemaking traditions. Your first stop is Épernay, the heart of the Champagne region and home to world-famous Champagne houses. Enjoy a guided visit to a prestigious Champagne estate such as Moët & Chandon (or another renowned house depending on availability). Explore historic underground cellars, learn about the traditional méthode champenoise, and discover how world-famous Champagne is produced. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of premium Champagne in an elegant setting. Continue to the iconic Avenue de Champagne, one of the most prestigious wine streets in the world, lined with historic Champagne houses and grand estates. Enjoy free time to walk, take photos, and experience the unique atmosphere of this UNESCO-listed location. Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, offering authentic regional cuisine and a relaxed dining experience in the heart of Champagne. In the afternoon, continue your journey with visits to smaller Champagne producers, including family-run wineries and local cooperatives. Learn how different production styles shape the taste and character of Champagne. Visit cellars, meet local producers, and enjoy guided tastings that highlight the contrast between large luxury Champagne houses and artisanal winemaking. This combination of prestigious Champagne houses, boutique wineries, cellar visits, vineyard insights, and guided tastings makes this experience truly unique and highly immersive. You will gain a complete understanding of Champagne production—from global luxury brands to authentic local estates. Return to Paris in the evening after a full day of tastings, culture, and discovery, with unforgettable memories of the Champagne region.

What's included?

Food & drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris

Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus

Professional English-speaking guide

Guided visit to a prestigious Champagne house (e.g. Moët & Chandon or similar, subject to availability)

Cellar tour and Champagne tasting at a major house

Visit to a small family-run Champagne winery with tasting

3-course traditional French lunch at a local restaurant

Visit to Avenue de Champagne in Épernay

Vineyard and Champagne region insights from your guide

Please note

The Champagne house visited (e.g. Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger) is subject to availability and may vary depending on the date and operational conditions. Specific requests cannot be guaranteed but will be accommodated where possible.
Transfer times and the overall duration of the tour are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions, and the daily schedule.
A 3-course French lunch is included in the tour price.
Cellars are often cold and humid, so we recommend bringing a jacket or warm layer.
The order of visits may vary depending on scheduling and operational needs to ensure the best possible experience.
In rare cases, vineyard visits may not be possible due to weather conditions or seasonal operations.
Guests under 18 years old may join the tour but will be offered non-alcoholic alternatives such as grape juice during tastings.