Private Champagne de Castellane, Mercier Tastings Cellars Visits Day trip from Paris

11 hours 30 mins (ID: 163498)
France
Private Mercedes minivan Mercedes E220/E300 Tiered Pricing

Overview

  • Private Day trip from Paris to the most beautiful sites of Champagne by Mercedes for 2 to max. 7 clients with 6 glasses of Champagne. 
  • Guaranteed departures. Tired pricing. Hotel Pick up included.
  • Champagne Mercier since 1858 guided Cellars visit with 3 glasses of Champagne,
  • Champagne de Castellane since 1895 guided Cellars visit with 3 glasses of Champagne.
  • Saint-Sindulphe church visiting in Hautvillers where Dom Perignon was buried. 
  • Short stop at Viewpoint over vineyards & Marne river.

Itinerary

07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Paris and departure

07:30 Pickup from your hotel. Departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.

 

10:00 - 12:00 Champagne Mercier since 1858

10:00 - 12:00 English Guided tour by Champagne Mercier - the biggest Champagne producer for the French Market. Caves visiting with Tasting of 3 Glass of Champagne.
 

12:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay

12:00 - 14:00  Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. 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. 
 

14:00 - 15:30 Champagne Champagne de Castellane since 1895

14:00 - 15:30 English Guided tour by Champagne de Castellane. Cellars visit to discover the method of Champagne making and learn more about the history of Champagne making. Walking to the roof with panoramic views over the region. 
15:30 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).
 

15:45 - 16:15  Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers

15:45 - 16:15  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.
Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
16:15 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).
 

19:00 Coming back to Paris

19:00  Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

What's Included

  • Champagne Mercier Guided tour including Cellars visit and 3 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Castellane Guided tour including Cellars and 3 glasses of Champagne tasting
  • Stop at Viewpoint in Hautvillers and visit of the Church where Dom Perignon is buried
  • Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • All fees and taxes
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks