About this tour
A curated half-day loop through Épernay's champagne territory, taking in two producer cellars with paired tastings of six bottles between them. You'll traverse the grand cru slopes with a photo pause at Cramant's overlook, walk through Chouilly's vine garden to grasp how grapes become wine, then stroll Épernay's UNESCO-listed Avenue de Champagne past the houses that shaped the region's renown. A local guide drives the route and shepherds you through each stop.
Highlights
- Six champagnes tasted across two separate cellar visits
- Grand cru vineyard landscape from Cramant Belvedere viewpoint
- Hands-on vineyard education at Jardin des Vignes, Chouilly
- Walk Avenue de Champagne among world-famous producer headquarters
- Air-conditioned transport and expert local commentary throughout
What to expect
You'll depart Épernay's tourist office and head to your first producer—either Nicolas Feuillatte or Jean Milan depending on the day—for a cellar tour and three-champagne tasting. The second stop, in the grand cru zone, repeats the format at a different house. Between cellars you'll pause at Cramant to take in the slope views. Mid-tour, Chouilly's Jardin des Vignes walks you through vineyard mechanics and viticulture basics. The final leg brings you back to Épernay for a stroll along Avenue de Champagne, lined with the storied names you've just sampled from. Expect around four hours total, mostly seated or on easy walking terrain.
Good to know
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes—vineyard stops involve soft ground. Bring a jumper for cellars, which stay cool year-round. Only over-18s receive tastings; pregnant women and those with health conditions should skip the alcohol. Public transport is nearby if needed. Strollers and child car seats are available.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.