Bubble Champagne Tour from Epernay (Small group half day tour)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discovery of the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of Champagne of the Marne Valley near Epernay listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne and gain more understanding of vineyard management.
Discovery tour of the Côte des Blancs, famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs.
Visit the production site of a family of independent producer/grower followed by commented tasting of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential alcohols spirits and aperitifs of champagne during additional tastings.
Commented passage through the "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
You will start this half-day by going to the village of Hautvillers near Epernay which is the unmissable village of Champagne. In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is. We will tell you his story and you will finally know whether or not he is the inventor of Champagne ! This will also be an opportunity to tell you about the history of Champagne and the region.
Hautvillers
In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage Site by Unesco to enjoy the most magnificent panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, the place where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments in winemaking. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape! In this vineyard mainly planted with Pinot noir, we will tell you about the work of the vines, the grape varieties, this exceptional "Terroir" and sustainable viticulture.
What‘s Included
Small group tour from 2 to 8 persons
Premium air-conditioned vehicle
Passionate guide/chauffeur
Visits and tastings of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru
Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine et Marc)
Transfer from your hotel
Luggages and suitcases which are not allowed
Options
Bubble Tour (afternoon)
Bubble Tour (morning)
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, quaint, delicious tasting
Tony F,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview and brief history of the abbey where it all became famous. The wine selection was wonderful and the tasting venue was charming.
One of a kind tour
KendraL958,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with lovely and knowledgeable guide who is local to the area. Delicious and varied champagnes from a small producer. Also loved the opportunity to taste the spirits of the region!
Wonderful gifts to celebrate his birthday with friends
morganem282,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends gave me this tour to celebrate my 30th birthday, the experience was incredible between discovering the land and the cellars. The guide was super accessible and we have wonderful memories
Champagne Countryside Experience
Sherree D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Isabelle’s warm & personalised guided tour enriched our Avenue de Champagne experiences, as we visited an authentic family owned & run Maison de Champagne. We learned a lot about champagne production & now appreciate the finer points of choosing champagne. All in all a wonderful experience!
A wonderful day in Champagne
642glenv,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were the first clients for our tour guide, Juliet, who welcomed us on arrival and assisted us with paying our parking online as we having problems with the App.
Highly recommended experience in Epernay
Sydney F,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a lovely time on this tour! The guide, Phillipe, was incredibly knowledgeable and his passion for the region and product made the tour even better.
Gorgeous Countryside tour and tasting
Catherine R,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A terrific experience of the remarkable regions and smaller vineyards. Knowledgeable guide (Marine) / excellent English speaking- provide details about the history of the land and champagne production/ grapes/ harvest and general history of the region. Had a lovely tour and tasting to further educate us on the production and varieties of champagnes and their characteristics. Highly recommend!! cheers 🍾🥂
Fabulous
Helen C,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a great small group tour. Isabelle was passionate about showing us the area. Fabulous champagne at the end.
Language challenges
E6040HHmarks,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We saw some beautiful places and things, but unfortunately our English speaking guide had a very difficult time speaking English, which made the informational part of the experience very challenging.
A wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Epernay
danielsS6032FD,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in the Epernay area. Philippe and Marine took care of us in a most professional and entertaining way with lots of laughter and good champagne. We can strongly recommend Ay Champagne Experience.
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