Private Champagne de Castellane, Mercier Cellars from Paris – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

07:30 Pickup from your hotel. 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 Champagne Mercier since 1858. English Guided tour at the biggest Champagne producer for the French Market. Caves visiting with Train and Tasting of 3 Glass of Champagne.

12:00 – 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. 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.

14:00 – 15:30 Champagne Champagne de Castellane since 1895. English Guided tour including Cellars visit to discover the method of Champagne making and learn more about the Method and history of Champagne production. Walking to the roof with panoramic views over the region.
15:30 Departure to Hautvillers – a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km).

15:45 – 16:15 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.
Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river.
16:15 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours depending on traffic (135 km).

19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

2 Guided Cellars tours at Domaines Mercier since 1858, De Castellane since 1895
Mercedes E220 business-class for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people
Tiered pricing. Guaranteed departures. Hotel Pick up & Drop off included.

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