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Overview
Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discovery of the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management.
Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.
Discovery tour of the "Côte des Blancs", famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs.
Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called "the most expensive Avenue in the World" with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
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Aÿ-Champagne Experience
Ratings & Reviews
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Great trip to Champagne!
Erik_S, Oct 2025
Great guide and a lovely trip around the countryside of Champagne. We learned a lot and had a great time!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It was a real pleasure welcoming you and sharing my passion for Champagne with you. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful countryside and that you learned a lot during the tour. I truly appreciate your kind feedback and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again for another sparkling experience in Champagne !
Excellent experience
R9965EKrachelb, Sept 2025
Really great experience on a private tour. Our guide Isabelle was really knowledgeable and shared her passion for the region with us as she took us around. Great customer service too when booking and all our questions were answered promptly which helped us decide which tour to book. We were lucky enough to be there at harvest time which added an extra dimension to the tour. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! ???? It was such a pleasure to guide you on a private tour and to share my passion for the Champagne region with you. I am delighted that you appreciated both the visit and the service during the booking process — our team always aims to make everything smooth and easy from start to finish. You were indeed very lucky to experience Champagne at harvest time, when the vineyards are full of life and the atmosphere is truly unique. I am so happy that this added an extra dimension to your journey. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot, and I would be very glad to welcome you again on your next trip to Champagne! Warm regards, Isabelle Private Champagne Tours | Local Expertise | Authentic Experiences
Best tour with Philippe
dandA1829GO, Sept 2025
Fantastic luck with Philippe! His local knowledge as well as champagne skills were really appreciated by everyone in the group as much as his mood. The hours just flew by and we might as well have continued all evening :) During the tour we stopped for tasting at Jean Milan and Voirin-Jumel. We also visited Dom Perignon church and finished on a hill where we enjoyed the view as well as Philippe's surprises in the form of Ratafia and other drinks.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed your private Champagne tour and appreciated the perfect mix of local knowledge, history, and champagne expertise. It’s fantastic to hear that your group loved the immersive tastings, the visit to the historic Dom Pérignon church in Hautvillers, and the chance to relax on the hillside with breathtaking vineyard views and a few local surprises, including the famous Ratafia of Champagne. Creating unforgettable experiences in the heart of the Champagne vineyards is always our goal, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable Champagne tour. ????
Unique and fun experience!
OlivierD2914, Sept 2025
Isabelle is an amazing women, full off energy, knowledge and enthousiasm!! Must do if you want to go to the most Beautiful places of the Champagne region.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much Olivier for your wonderful review! I am truly delighted that you enjoyed your private Champagne tour with me. Sharing my passion, energy, and knowledge of the Champagne region is always a pleasure, especially when it helps guests discover the most beautiful vineyards, villages, and hidden gems of Champagne. It was such an honor to help you organize this very special moment in the vineyards for your proposal, and I am thrilled that everything was perfect for you both. I hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable private Champagne experience!
Itinerary
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is.
We will tell you his story and you will finally know whether or not he is the inventor of Champagne !
30 minutesHautvillers
In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage Site by Unesco to enjoy the most magnificent panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, the place where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments in winemaking.
It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape.
We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during your tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars.
You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different GrandCru/Premier Cru Champagnes*.
*depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne.
2 hoursCramant
During your discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs", we will go through Cramant which is one of the famous villages Grand cru located south of Epernay.
This area in Champagne is called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru".
We will also pass through other famous villages such as Chouilly and Avize, in front of the largest champagne bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran", the ultra private property where the luxury LVMH group (who owns Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug ...) receives its biggest customers and VIPs as well as the "Montaigu site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon.
Oger
Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village in "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru.
This is where we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the tour with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars.
You will taste 3 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advice to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.
2 hoursAvenue de Champagne
We will cross in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard, the "Avenue de Champagne" , a must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is considered "the most expensive Avenue in the world" with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometers of cellars which hide 200 million bottles.
A commented passage is planned to explain the history of its superb mansions and production buildings belonging for centuries to the Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc.
Experience
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Visits and tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
- Private passionate Guide/Chauffeur
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.