A full-day private drive from Paris to Champagne that pairs exclusive Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot cellar tours with a Michelin-starred lunch. Small-group access and curated tastings make this a deep, sensory primer on Champagne production.
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The Mercedes hums away from Paris before dawn and the flat fields of Île-de-France give way to the rolling, chalk-lined vineyards of Champagne. By mid-morning you step down into cool, dim cellars where the House Ambassador at Dom Pérignon guides you through aisles of riddled bottles and two rare vintages — a Plénitude 2006 and a 2013 — poured with deliberate care.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12–13 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — mostly seated travel with short walks and stairs in cellars
Wildlife
History
Hautvillers’ Abbey and the monk Dom Pérignon played a pivotal role in early Champagne techniques; Reims has long been the ceremonial heart where French kings were crowned.
Conservation
Champagne’s chalk soils are fragile; many growers now use organic or biodynamic methods to protect terroir. Visitors should stay on paths and avoid trampling vines or leaving glass waste in vineyards.
Reserve your spot on the DeLuxe DOM PERIGNON Veuve Clicquot Tastings Michelin Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID for tastings
French law requires proof of age (18+) for alcohol tastings — keep a passport or EU ID on hand.
Wear grippy shoes
Cellars have uneven, wet stone floors; closed-toe shoes with good traction reduce the risk of slips.
Hydrate between tastings
Alternate sparkling pours with still water to pace alcohol intake and protect your palate for later flights.
Motion-sickness prep
The private transfer covers 140–150 km each way; if you get carsick, bring antiemetics or choose a front-seat spot.
Photo ID (passport)
Required for Champagne tastings and to confirm age eligibility.
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes
Protects feet on damp cellar stairs and vineyard viewpoints.
Light jacket or sweater
Cellars stay cool year-round; a layer keeps you comfortable during tours.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Hydration between tastings helps manage alcohol and heat during summer vineyard stops.
summer