Spend a private day tracing Champagne’s great names and terroirs from Épernay to Hautvillers and the Côte des Blancs. Taste six Grand Cru/Premier Cru Champagnes, visit family cellars and learn the geology and craft behind each glass.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out on Avenue de Champagne as morning light presses against limestone mansions and the street seems to hum with bottles sleeping in cellars below. The private vehicle curls away from the town and the landscape opens: ribbons of vineyard rows climb chalky slopes, and the Marne River threads the valley like a silver seam daring you to follow.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect light walking on uneven vineyard terrain and staircases in cellars.
Wildlife
History
Hautvillers is where Dom Pérignon refined sparkling-wine techniques in the 17th century; Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne grew wealthy from centuries of trade and large underground cellars.
Conservation
Many growers here practice sustainable and organic viticulture to protect chalk soils and the landscape; visitors are asked to stick to paths and avoid disturbing vines.
Reserve your spot on the Gold Champagne Experience from Epernay (Private Full day tour) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sturdy shoes
Vineyard paths and cellar steps are uneven; closed-toe shoes with good traction make walking and cellar visits safer and more comfortable.
Hydrate between tastings
Alternate Champagne pours with still water to keep palate clarity and avoid quick intoxication over a long day.
Dress for cool cellars
Cellars are typically 10–12°C (50–54°F) year-round—carry a light jacket even on warm days.
Declare dietary needs early
Lunch venues vary; notify the operator ahead of time for allergies or special diets to ensure appropriate pairings.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects feet on gravel rows and cellar steps.
Light insulating layer
Keeps you comfortable in cool underground cellars.
Reusable water bottle
Hydrates between tastings and helps cleanse your palate.
Camera or phone with extra battery
Captures panoramic vineyard views and village streets.