Highlights / General details
First stop of your Champagne tour will be Rheims. Enjoy a short visit of the Cathedral, a gothic masterpiece where the Kings of France used to be crowned.
In the morning visit to a small wine-growers near Epernay. Depending on the activity you will see the grapes’ press, winery, blending, riddling, disgorging…then rounded off with a glass of the vineyard’s champagne.
Then lunch, in the center of Epernay, in a restaurant: traditional menu from the Champagne region.
The afternoon begins at Epernay with a visit to Mercier Cellar where an expert explains the method of Champagne making from grape picking to bottling. (Tasting session: one glass of Champagne offered).
Return to Paris along the Marne River.

Inclusion
Shared transportation from and return to your hotel in Paris by minibus; Services of an experienced driver guide (Languages available: English); Visit on your own of Rheims' Cathedral; Guided visit of Moët & Chandon cellars and tasting of a glass of champagne; Lunch in Epernay; Guided visit of a local wine-grower and tasting of a glass of champagne (Languages: English).

Exclusion
Gratuities (optional).

Hours of operation
Available Monday-Saturday during April-October (Summer) and Monday, Wednesday, Friday during November–March (Winter), pick-up time at 7:00am. Guests are required to be ready at least 15 minutes before tour departure time for check-in. Pick-up times can vary plus or minus 15 minutes according to traffic conditions.
No tour departures during January.

Duration
Approximately 10.5 hours.

Location
Hotel pick-up and drop off if located inside Paris.

Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 50% penalty, 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**