OENOTOURISTIC ESCAPADE
OENOTOURISTIC ESCAPADE
This tour is also proposed with a “family” option in search of the natural treasure of Champagne.
Private experience
Dreaming of a Champagne wine tourism getaway in the vineyards, surrounded by nature, with a private local guide ?
This 2-hour discovery walking tour in the renowned Aÿ-Champagne vineyard close to Epernay and Reims will delight you whether you’re traveling in a group, with family, or with friends. A tasting of the 3 famous Champagne spirits is also planned.
Detailed program
This 2-hour discovery tour takes place in the historic vineyards of the Grand Cru village of Aÿ-Champagne. Here you will have the opportunity to discover this exceptional terroir with a private guide.
In these historical hillsides of Champagne, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will explain vineyard management, sustainable viticulture, the history of the region, the production process and its secrets.
You will certainly meet winegrowers and famous champagne houses at work on their land.
We will also pause in front of the stunning properties and vineyards of the famous Champagne Houses of Aÿ that are Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala.
Then, you’ll get to taste the three well-known Champagne spirits : Ratafia, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne from the Distillery Goyard of Aÿ, the oldest and most significant in Champagne.
Your guide will also give you recommendations of the best places to visit Champagne Houses and independent grower to discover.
Wishing for more ? We recommend combining this Oenotouristic Escapade with our Sabrage Experience as on option on request.
Family option:
If you have children, this getaway also includes a “search for the natural treasure of Champagne”.
Explanations and clues will be given to them. This quest will also be an opportunity for them to understand the vine’s vegetative cycle.
Particular educational attention will be paid to the ecological dimension and respect for the environment.
A grape juice will be offered to them.
- PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
Place of departure
Meeting point :
in front of Champagne Ayala in the village of Aÿ (5 min. from Epernay and 35 min. from Reims).
To join us :
From Epernay and Reims : by train to Gare of Aÿ
From Epernay : By bus (line 10)
REservation
We invite you to make your reservation request by selecting your date in the calendar.
We will then come back to you for confirmation within 24 hours maximum.
For all special requests, please contact us.
- Oenotouristic Escapade in pictures
