Moet et Chandon Ruinart VIP Cellars & Tastings trip from Paris.
About This Tour
Discover the heart of Champagne on a full-day trip from Paris, with visits to two of the region’s most celebrated houses: Moët et Chandon in Épernay and Ruinart...
Duration: 13 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Reims, Chalons en Champagne, Paris · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Not suitable for pets; Not stroller accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old; Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.; Pick up is always from the Entrance door of Your hotel. Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E-class (business class) car with blinking lights will be waiting for You.
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What's Included
- Moet & Chandon Guided Cellars visit and Champagne tasting due to Your choice, see description
- Ruinart UNESCO listed Cellars Guided tour and tastings due to Your choice, see description
- Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
- Hautvillers village Saint-Sindulphe church and Viewpoint visit
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
07:30 Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne 07:30 Hotel pick-up and 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 Guided tour at Moet et Chandon with tasting 10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Epernay. Guided tour at Moet et Chandon including the underground Cellars and Champagne tastings. We offer you the choice between two high Level Options: By Option ADVANCED and ADVANCED BLANC SINGUIER Experience "GRAND VINTAGE. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. By Option PREMIUM Experience "MOET COLLECTION". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc. Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened. 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne surrounded by the wine hills it is Home to many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for wine and champagne lovers. Walking along the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists. 13:30: Departure to Hautvillers village. It takes 10 minutes (6 km) 13:40 - 14:10 Hautvillers Viewpoint and Church 13:40 - 14:10 Visit the Abbey's Church of Saint-Sindulphe of the Abbey 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. 14:10 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km). 14:45 - 16:45 Ruinart Champagne house 14:45 - 16:45 Ruinart Champagne house visit. This is the first Champagne house created in 1729. UNESCO listed Cellars visit guided by local staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method. By Option ADVANCED. Experience "LA VISITE DES CRAYÈRES". Guided Cellars tour. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, Tastings of 2 cuvées. By Option ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER and by Option PREMIUM Experience "BLANC SINGULIER". Guided Cellars visit. Max 12 people, 2 hours, Tastings of 3 cuvées: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc Singulier Édition 17 & 19. 16:45 Departure to close located Reims Cathedral. 17:00 - 17:30 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit 17:00 - 17:30 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned. 17:30: Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km) 20:00 Coming back to Paris 20:00 Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Paris. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Paris. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
