Small-Group Champagne Lunch & Tasting from Paris with Pickup

About This Experience

Same operator and the same hotel pick-up as the cathedral itinerary, but the day is built around the wine rather than the sightseeing. There is no cathedral stop; the time goes into cellars, vines, a blind tasting and a longer lunch.

You start in Epernay with a guided tour of a prestige house — Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte or Boizel, depending on availability. The cellar walk covers the methode champenoise properly: press, first fermentation, tirage, riddling, disgorgement, dosage.

Out in the vineyards, the guide works through grape varieties and terroir with the vines in front of you — why Chardonnay dominates the Cote des Blancs, why Pinot Meunier earns its place in a blend, and what actually separates a Grand Cru village from a Premier Cru one.

A family-run estate follows, with its own cellars and its own cuvees to compare against the morning's house style. The blind tasting is set up here or in the vines, and it is the part guests most often single out in reviews — it is the moment the day stops being a tour and starts being a lesson.

A three-course French lunch at a local restaurant is included, and the minibus returns you to your Paris hotel in the evening.

Highlights

• Visit prestigious Champagne houses in Épernay with cellar tours & tastings
• Discover a small family-run Champagne estate and compare production styles
• Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch in the Champagne region
• Learn Champagne secrets: terroir, Grand Cru, and production methods
• Experience guided vineyard tasting in the heart of the Champagne region

What's Included

• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
• ✓ Transportation in air-conditioned minibus
• ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
• ✓ 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 estate with tasting
• ✓ Guided vineyard experience in the Champagne region
• ✓ Blind tasting experience (when available)
• ✓ 3-course traditional French lunch at a local restaurant
• ✓ Champagne region insights and explanations from your guide

Not Included

• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Additional food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips for guide/driver (optional)
• Hotel accommodation
• Extra tastings or products not listed in the program

Good to Know & Caveats

• The Champagne houses visited (e.g. Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Boizel) are subject to availability and may vary depending on the day and operational schedule.
• The order of visits may change to ensure the best experience.
• Transfer times are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, and local conditions.
• Wine tasting is available for guests aged 18+ only. A valid ID may be required.
• Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended, as cellar visits and vineyards include stairs, uneven ground, and outdoor areas.
• A 3-course French lunch is included at a selected local restaurant, depending on the booked option.
• In rare cases, vineyard or outdoor visits may be adjusted due to weather or seasonal conditions.
• Please be ready at your pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure.

Meeting Point

Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Paris, returning to the same address. Be ready at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time.