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Small-Group Champagne Tour from Paris: Discover Mercier, Le Gallais, & Pressoria

Small-Group Champagne Tour from Paris: Discover Mercier, Le Gallais, & Pressoria

12 hours and 30 minutes
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Embark on an exquisite day trip from Paris in our spacious Mercedes minivan, designed for comfort with adjustable seats to ensure a swift journey. This intimate small-group tour, accommodating 4 to 7 people, promises an unparalleled exploration of Champagne's most breathtaking sites. Experience an array of Champagne tastings, including visits to three different Champagne houses, where we'll delight in 10 glass tastings alongside a guided tour of the iconic Mercier Cellars and the fascinating Pressoria Museum. Discover the medieval village of Hautvillers, the final resting place of Dom Perignon, and pause for breathtaking views over the Champagne vineyards and the Marne river. This journey combines luxury, history, and the fine art of Champagne making into one unforgettable experience.

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Embark on an exclusive small-group tour, limited to 7 guests, for an intimate journey through the heart of Champagne. This day trip from Paris, comfortably in a Mercedes minivan, transports you to the most iconic sights of the Champagne region. Your day will sparkle with 10 glorious Champagne tastings across 3 distinguished Champagne houses, complemented by the fascinating Pressoria Museum visit. Dive into the effervescence of the Champagne making process with a guided cellar tour at Mercier, where two tastings await. Further indulge in the distinct flavors of Champagne at Champagne Le Gallais and from the local producer Mangin et Fils, enhancing your palate with their unique blends. Our journey takes a cultural turn with a visit to the charming medieval village of Hautvillers, resting place of the legendary Dom Perignon, and a scenic stop that offers breathtaking views over the rolling Champagne vineyards and the serene Marne river. Experience this and more in utmost comfort, aboard our extra-long Mercedes Minivan, designed with adjustable seats to ensure a swift and comfortable journey through the scenic routes of Champagne.

Itinerary

Champagne Region Day Tour Itinerary

Morning Departure

07:30 Pickup from your hotel and Departure destination Champagne: 07:30 Pickup from the central meeting point at Opera Garnier Steps or the reception desk of your hotel if the option is 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 part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards.

Champagne le Gallais Visit

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.

Champagne Mercier Experience

11:30 - 13:00. Arrival in Epernay. Visit Mercier Champagne house with a guided tour through the underground cellars and Champagne degustation of 2 glasses of Champagne. Mercier is Number 1 in the French market.

Lunch 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).

Pressoria Museum Discovery

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).

Visit the Abbey's Church of 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).

Champagne Mangin et Fils Tasting

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).

Evening Return to Paris

20:00 Coming back to Paris to the Opera Garnier steps or Drop off at Your hotel if option booked.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 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 Gallaist, 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
  • Champagne Le Gallais with 2 glass Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Mercier with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting and guided visit
  • Pressoria Museum visit in Ay including 2 glass Champagne tasting
  • Champagne Mangine et Fils including 2 glass Champagne tasting
  • Mercedes minivan for up to 6 passengers, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
  • All fees and taxes
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks

Important Notes

Tour includes 10 glass Champagne tastings from 3 different Champagne houses and a visit to the famous Pressoria Museum, in a small group of 4 to 7 people, with a day trip from Paris in a Mercedes minivan to the most stunning sites of Champagne. Experience contains a Mercier guided cellar visit with 2 glasses of Champagne, 2 glasses by Champagne Le Gallais, 3 glasses by local producer Mangin et Fils, and a Pressoria Museum visit with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting. Tour also features a visit to the church in Hautvillers where Dom Perignon is buried and a brief stop at a viewpoint over the Champagne vineyards and Marne river. The tour vehicle is a Mercedes Minivan, extra-long with adjustable seats for a faster journey. Important notes: Infants must not sit on laps, infant seats are unavailable, the tour is not suitable for pets, not stroller accessible, and not wheelchair accessible.

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