Escape Paris for a private day among Champagne houses, tasting cellar-aged vintages and walking vineyard viewpoints. This guided day trip pairs Moët & Chandon grandeur with the modern tasting room at Nicolas Feuillatte—ideal for newcomers and enthusiasts.
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Morning light slides across the Mercedes as the city recedes and the A4 opens into ribbons of vineyards. The road to Épernay is a slow-motion reveal: neat rows of pinot and chardonnay climbing chalky slopes, small villages clustered around stone churches, and the Marne river cutting a silver line through the valley.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—expect light walking, cellar stairs, and short gravel paths.
Wildlife
History
Champagne’s modern sparkling methods were refined here in the 17th–18th centuries; Hautvillers is closely associated with Dom Pérignon and early cellar innovations.
Conservation
Many houses and growers are adopting sustainable viticulture—look for producers noting organic or biodynamic practices and respect vineyard boundaries to avoid soil compaction.
Reserve your spot on the Moet et Chandon Nicolas Feuillatte Private Champagne from Paris today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID for tastings
Wine tastings require government ID and you must be 18+ in France—keep your passport or EU ID handy.
Comfortable shoes for cellars
Cellar floors are uneven and can be cool and damp; closed-toe, flat-soled shoes make tours easier.
Book the live guide if you want depth
The chauffeur handles logistics—reserve the optional live guide in advance for detailed tasting notes and history.
Hydrate and pace tastings
Eat during the lunch stop and drink water between tastings to stay balanced across multiple houses.
Valid photo ID (passport or national ID)
Required for alcohol tastings and often checked at entry.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Cellars and village streets are uneven and sometimes slippery.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Cellars stay cool year-round; outdoor viewpoints can be breezy in spring and fall.
spring
Refillable water bottle
Hydration helps between tastings and during the midday walk around Épernay.
summer