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Champagne Mercier, Le Gallais, Pressoria Small-group from Paris

12 hours 30 mins (ID: 163470)
France
Small-group Mercedes minivan

Overview

  • 10 glass Champagne tastings by 3 different Champagne houses and famous Pressoria Museum visit in Small-group of 4 to up to 7 people,
  • Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan to the most beautiful sites of Champagne 
  • Champagne tastings: Mercier guided Cellars visit with 2 glass of Champagne tasting, 2 Glass of Champagne by Champagne Le Gallais, 3 glass of Champagne by a local producer Mangin et Fils, Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glass of Champagne tasting,
  • Visit of the church in the medieval village Hautvillers where Dom Perignon was buried and a short stop at Views point over the Champagne vinyards and Marne river,
  • Our Mercedes Minivan, extra long with adjustable seats drives faster.

Itinerary

07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Paris and departure

07:30 Pickup from the main meting point at Opera Garnier Steps or from the reception desk your hotel if option booked. Departure destination Champagne region. There are approx. 140 km to drive on a highway. One stop at a rest area will be made. The ride takes about 2 hours and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards.

 

10:00 - 11:15 Visit of Champagne le Gallais

10:00 - 11:15 visit the local medium family producer Champagne le Gallais on the top of the hills with beautiful panoramic views over vineyards. Guided visit of the Cellars and production section by a family member or one of their team. Explanations about the Champagne making process and tasting of 2 glasses with descriptions.
11:15 Departure to Epernay (10 km). It takes about 15 minutes.
 

11:30 - 13:00 Visit of Champagne Mercier

11:30 - 13:00. Arrival in Epernay. Visit of Champagne Mercier with Guided tour through the underground cellars and Champagne degustation of 2 glasses of Champagne: 

 

13:00 - 14:30 Lunch time in Épernay

13:00 - 14:30  Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a reservation for You or You at a good local restaurant. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists.
14:30 Departure to the Pressoria Museum in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km).
 

14:45 - 16:00 Visit of Pressoria Museum in Ay

14:45 - 16:00 Visit of Pressoria Museum in Ay village telling us the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production with the Champagne degustation of 2 glass of Champagnes. 
16:00 Departure to Hautvillers. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).
 

16:10 - 16:40 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers

16:10 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers (Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers). It is a former Benedictine monastery. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village.
16:30 Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
16:40 Departure to the local Champagne family producer Mangin. Epernay. It takes just 20 minutes (18 km).
 

17:00 - 17:30 Visit of Champagne Mangin et Fils

17:00 - 17:30 Visit of the small local family Champagne producer Mangin et Fils. Tasting of 3 Glass of Champagne: Brut, Brute Nature et Rose.
17:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).
 

20.00  Coming back to Paris

20:00  Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

What's Included

  • Champagne le Gallais with 2 glass Champagne tasting: Brut, Brut Nature, Brut Rose
  • Champagne Mercier with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Mangine et Fils including 3 glass Champagne tasting
  • Pressoria Museum visit in Ay including 2 glass Champagne tasting
  • Mercedes minivan for up to 7 passengers, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
  • All fees and taxes
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks