This Champagne private wine day tour from Paris will make you fall in love with the delicacy of the most prestigious sparkling drink! Guided by your private expert, you'll taste 8 different champagnes and learn about the special combination of soil, climate, and tradition needed to produce this luxurious drink. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Paris and offer you buttery croissants on the way to Champagne. Upon arrival, you'll be captivated by the beauty of the vineyards and charming villages. Your guide will provide insights into Champagne's production process and regional history.
Begin with a visit to the cellars of a major Champagne producer like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Lanson or Mumm. The Champagne house guide will reveal secrets of production and history, culminating in a tasting of their flagship cuvée. You'll then travel to the picturesque village of Hautvillers, home to the abbey where Dom Pérignon perfected his art as a cellar master. Discover the fascinating legacy of this famous figure, then enjoy a unique “wild tasting” session amidst the picturesque vineyards. Enjoy a lunch at a family-run winery or traditional restaurant, featuring fresh local cuisine paired with Champagnes.
To wrap up the day, explore a cooperative cellar featuring a museum of Champagne-making tools or visit a quaint Champagne house. Your tour concludes with a return to Paris, where you'll be dropped off at Hôtel de Ville.