Spend a full day on Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne visiting Moët & Chandon, De Castellane and Mercier. Explore miles of chalk cellars, enjoy seven tastings and a three-course lunch while learning the region’s winemaking history.
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A morning on Avenue de Champagne begins with cool, chalk-scented air pressing against the skin as visitors descend into cellars carved into the hillside.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness required — mostly standing and short walks with stairs in cellars; comfortable pace for most travelers
Wildlife
History
Épernay’s grand houses grew in the 18th–19th centuries as Champagne demand rose; the town’s underground chalk galleries were expanded to store aging bottles.
Conservation
Many producers are adopting sustainable viticulture and reducing chemical inputs; visitors can support conservation by staying on paths and minimizing single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Day tour Tasting at Moët & Chandon and 2 Big Houses in Epernay today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm meeting point ahead of time
Start locations may vary by day—check the itinerary sent before departure and arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Dress for cellar conditions
Cellars stay cool and damp year-round—bring a light jacket and closed-toe shoes to navigate stone steps safely.
Pace your tastings
Seven pours across the day can add up—sip, eat during the included lunch, and drink water between sessions.
Travel light between sites
Streets are walkable but can include cobbles; a small daypack or crossbody keeps essentials handy without getting in the way.
Non-slip walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort on cellar steps and cobbled streets.
Light insulated jacket
Keeps you warm in consistently cool cellars and breezy outdoor stops.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated between tastings helps pace alcohol and energy levels.
summer
Small daypack or crossbody bag
Carries essentials—camera, wallet, itinerary—without weighing you down.