About this tour
A 12-and-a-half-hour private Mercedes excursion from Paris into the heart of Champagne country. You'll descend into the chalk cellars of two legendary houses—Moët et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot—guided by their own staff through decades of ageing wines. Between tastings, explore the Gothic splendour of Reims Cathedral, then climb to panoramic views above Hautvillers village and its venerable abbey church. A chauffeur handles logistics and timing; live guides available on request.
Highlights
- Staff-led cellar tours at both Moët et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot
- Two tasting experiences per house: Grand Vintage, Moet Collection, Une Seule Qualité, Art of Aging
- Reims Cathedral, self-guided exploration of Gothic architecture
- Hautvillers panoramic viewpoint and Saint-Sindulphe church
- Mercedes E220 or minivan private transport from Paris hotel
- Bottled water and entrance tickets included throughout
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Paris hotel and driven to the Champagne region in a private Mercedes. At each cellar house, trained staff walk you through production methods, barrel rooms, and storage depths before seated tastings of their flagship selections. The pace is leisurely—time to ask questions and linger over glasses. You'll tour Reims Cathedral at your own pace, then drive to Hautvillers for village wandering and viewpoint photographs. Lunch (restaurant booking arranged separately) breaks the day. The chauffeur manages arrivals and paperwork; conversation and context come from cellar staff, not a tour narrator.
Good to know
Minimum age for tastings is 18 years; under-18s can still tour cellars. Public transport links nearby if you prefer not to drive. Meals, drinks beyond tastings, tips, and souvenirs are separate costs. A live guide costs extra and requires advance booking. Total duration includes travel time.
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.