THE CONNOISSEURS
THE CONNOISSEURS
All inclusive private experience
• Discovery of the Côte des Blancs and the historic hillsides of Champagne
• Visit of 2 families of winegrowers/independent producers of Champagne
• Minimum 6 Champagne tastings and 3 local spirits
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Discovery of the most famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and villages of Champagne around Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard : The Côte des Blancs famous for its Chardonnay and the Vallée de la Marne, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir.
Visit of the historic village of Hautvillers “Cradle of Champagne”, the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard in the historical hillsides listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyards with explanations of viticulture management.
Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of many Grand cru and Premier cru Champagnes, as well as famous spirits.
Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellar.
- Detailed program
- Practical informations
Transportation
From Epernay:
If you are a small private group of more than 3 people and depending on the weather/season, the vehicle will not be the electric E-Mehari, but a premium minivan or van. The electric E-Mehari is convertible or not depending on the weather of the day.
From Reims:
The guided tour will start in Reims and we will also cross the Regional Natural Park of the Montagne de Reims and its magnificent forest to reach Epernay.
Depending on the weather/season, the vehicle will either be the electric E-Mehari, a premium minivan or a van.
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Pick-up locations and times
Departure from Epernay :
• 9:30 am or 2 pm in front of the Epernay Tourist Office or at the Epernay train station.
• On request : other times and meeting places in Epernay or in the surrounding villages*.
Departure from Reims :
• 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Reims Tourist Office, at the Reims center train station or at the Reims-Bezannes train station (15 min. from Reims).
• On request : other times and meeting places in Reims or in the surrounding villages*.
From Paris, direct trains will allow you to join us in Epernay or Reims. From Reims, join us also in Epernay by direct train or taxi.
*For all pick-ups within a radius of more than 6 kms (3.7 Miles) around these cities, please contact us before booking, as this may involve additional costs. Contact us
Booking and cancellation conditions : see our conditions
- The Connoisseurs in pictures
