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A small-group, luxury day trip from Paris to the historic Dom Pérignon cellars in Champagne. Includes a guided cellar tour by the House Ambassador, tasting of two Plénitude vintages, lunch options, and a stop at Hautvillers’ abbey and vineyards.
A small-group, luxury day trip from Paris to the historic Dom Pérignon cellars in Champagne. Includes a guided cellar tour by the House Ambassador, tasting of two Plénitude vintages, lunch options, and a stop at Hautvillers’ abbey and vineyards.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
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Operated by Clewel Travel · Épernay, Grand Est
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
This is Champagne country: sedimentary chalk soils drained by the Marne, vineyards shaped over centuries of careful pruning and blending. Hautvillers’ abbey lingers in local memory — the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with early sparkling wine advances — and Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne houses merchant cellars that map the region’s commercial rise in the 18th–19th centuries.
Culturally the day pairs technical tasting with place: two Plénitude vintages (2006, 2013) reveal oak, brioche, and mineral spine while the Ambassador explains disgorgement, dosage and the role of terroir. After tasting there’s time for a Michelin-style lunch (optional) and a short visit to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre for a panoramic lookout over the Marne valley.
Practical notes: the full program runs about 9½ hours, includes hotel pickup in Paris, and is limited to six adults. Wear smart-casual layers for cellar coolness, bring a camera and any dietary requests in advance. Traffic on return can add 30–60 minutes; allow flexibility. This trip is less a hike than a close, sensory study of Champagne — the landscape nudges you to look, taste, and learn.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels — mostly seated travel and short standing tours
Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tasting portion.
Yes — pickup from Paris hotels is included; confirm your exact pickup point when you book.
Yes — the operator can request dietary accommodations for the optional lunch if noted at booking; confirm details in advance.
The historic cellars have uneven stone floors and steps; accessibility is limited — contact the operator to discuss specific needs.
Hautvillers’ Abbey (founded in the 7th century) is where Dom Pérignon developed early sparkling techniques; Épernay grew as a merchant center in the 18th–19th centuries.
Many Champagne producers practice sustainable viticulture and limit tractor passes to protect chalk soils—respect private vineyards and avoid picking grapes.
Clewel Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
This is Champagne country: sedimentary chalk soils drained by the Marne, vineyards shaped over centuries of careful pruning and blending. Hautvillers’ abbey lingers in local memory — the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with early sparkling wine advances — and Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne houses merchant cellars that map the region’s commercial rise in the 18th–19th centuries.
Culturally the day pairs technical tasting with place: two Plénitude vintages (2006, 2013) reveal oak, brioche, and mineral spine while the Ambassador explains disgorgement, dosage and the role of terroir. After tasting there’s time for a Michelin-style lunch (optional) and a short visit to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre for a panoramic lookout over the Marne valley.
Practical notes: the full program runs about 9½ hours, includes hotel pickup in Paris, and is limited to six adults. Wear smart-casual layers for cellar coolness, bring a camera and any dietary requests in advance. Traffic on return can add 30–60 minutes; allow flexibility. This trip is less a hike than a close, sensory study of Champagne — the landscape nudges you to look, taste, and learn.