Champagne Mercier, Le Gallais, Pressoria Small-group from Paris.
About This Tour
Discover the Champagne region on a full-day small-group trip from Paris, with visits to renowned houses, vineyard views, and a museum experience dedicated to th...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: 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
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What's Included
- Champagne Le Gallais with 2 glass Champagne tasting,
- Champagne Mercier with 3 glasses of Champagne tasting and guided visit,
- Pressoria Museum visit in Ay including 2 glass Champagne tasting,
- Mercedes minivan for up to 6 passengers, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
- All fees and taxes
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
07:30 Pickup from your hotel and Departure destination Champagne 07:30 Hotel pick up and Departure destination Champagne region. There are approx. 140 km to drive on a highway. One stop at a rest area will be made. The ride takes about 2 hours, and part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. 10:00 - 11:15 Visit of Champagne le Gallais 10:00 - 11:15 visit the local medium family producer Champagne le Gallais on the top of the hills with beautiful panoramic views over vineyards. Guided visit of the Cellars and production section by a family member or one of their team. Explanations about the Champagne making process and tasting of 2 glasses with descriptions. 11:15 Departure to Epernay (10 km). It takes about 15 minutes. 11:30 - 13:00 Visit of Champagne Mercier 11:30 - 13:00. Arrival in Epernay. Visit Mercier Champagne house with a guided tour through the underground cellars and Champagne degustation of 2 glasses of Champagne. Mercier is Number 1 in the French market. 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch time in Épernay 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a reservation for You or You at a good local restaurant. 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. 14:30 Departure to the Pressoria Museum in Ay village. It takes just 10 minutes (4 km). 14:45 - 16:00 Visit of Pressoria Museum in Ay 14:45 - 16:00 Visit of Pressoria Museum in Ay village telling us the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production with the Champagne degustation of 2 glass of Champagnes. 16:00 Departure to Hautvillers. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km). 16:10 - 16:40 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers 16:10 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. 16:30 Stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river. 16:40 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours. 19:30 Arrival in Paris 19:30 Coming back to Paris, 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.
