Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Paris, France
Departure from Relais Odeon on the corner of Boulevard Saint Germain and rue de l'Ancienne Comédie at 132 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris to Reims. We will make a stop on the way for coffee croissants etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, 3, rue Guillaume de Machault, 51100, Reims France
A recently restored Cathedral where most kings since Clovis were crowned is a true moment to discover. All stained glass was replaced with classic works up until two notable artists modernised the stories to be told. Marc Chagall miraculously kept his style and Imi Knoebel will wow you with impressive cubic colour. I will tell you some details so that when you arrive you'll do a fairly quick tour and know whet to look for.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chigny les Roses, Chigny les Roses, Marne, Grand Est
Depending on the large producer tour availability, you may have a cellar tour and tasting at Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, or Martel. Or, further into the villages at Canard Duchene. We'll explore the vineyards along the way. At least a photo stop or two are perfect! We'll continue our drive through villages on our way to Hautvillers. Tour itinerary will be changed according to availability.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, Rue de L'Eglise, 51160 Hautvillers France
Where the idea of Champagne was born. Still to this day the methods written by Dom Pierre Perignon hold true. The church has a very important part in history. This will be a guided tour short enough but important in the understanding of Champagne and its history. We'll drive through the picturesque village and go to the picnic area to make pictures or have a picnic and or drink some champagne.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 309 Rue du Bois des Jots, 51480 Cumières, France
Visit a small producer in a very up front intimate tour. Often this is the highlight of the day! You'll learn a lot, see a lot, and taste a lot. You can purchase champagne to take back or cold to have with you for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avenue de Champagne, 51200, Epernay France
We'll take a drive up the richest avenue in the world. You'll have your lunch options here with some time to on your own. I'll point out the best places, which we will have done on the way to Reims.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Champagne Mercier, 68 Avenue de Champagne, 51200, Epernay France
In the afternoon, depending on scheduling possibilities, a mid to big producer visit will complete your day. It could be Mercier, Boizel, Moet & Chandon (often full) Charles Mignon, or Nicolas Feuillatte in Chouilly. If none are available there are lots of smaller ones to visit with great champagnes to taste.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France
Return trip to Paris with a restroom stop before entering Ile de France. Traffic is typically good until around EuroDisney, after it can and usually is very dense. You can be dropped off at or before Notre Dame Cathedral on our way back via Rive Droite from Pont d'Austerlitz.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes