Abbey Visit, 9-11 Hours

Private Guided Tour in Champagne from Paris with Moet & Chandon visit

★ 5.0 17 reviews

9-11 hours, pickup included, free cancellation.

from $980.68 per person

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Duration: 9-11 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This is a private day trip from Paris into the Champagne region, run by Le Tour de Vigne, built around a visit to Moët & Chandon on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. A wine-certified, English-speaking guide drives the group the whole day in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with bottled water and onboard WiFi. Hotel pickup in Paris is included, and the day runs roughly nine to eleven hours door to door.

The route leaves Paris and stops first at Châtillon-sur-Marne, a village stop of about an hour and a half, before continuing to Epernay. There, the group walks the Avenue de Champagne, with the Moët & Chandon visit and tasting included in the tour price. The day continues to Hautvillers, including a stop at the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers. A table is booked for lunch along the way, though the meal itself is paid separately. All visit and tasting fees, taxes, transport and guiding are covered.

Because it is private, only one group travels, which suits families and small parties who want a fixed plan without strangers. Reviewers repeatedly describe a guide with deep knowledge of champagne production and a schedule that fits both a large house and a small grower producer into a single day. The transport is wheelchair accessible and infant seats are available.

What's Included

Included

Private transportation
All fees and taxes
English spoken, wine certified guide all day long is included
Table booked for lunch
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
All visit and tasting fees are included

Not Included

Any extra request
A table is booked for lunch (lunch is not included in the price)

Itinerary

Paris pickup and driveThe guide collects the group in Paris and drives out toward the Champagne region. The Paris leg is listed at 1.5 hours.
Châtillon-sur-Marne villageA stop in Châtillon-sur-Marne, about 1.5 hours, followed by a further 30 minutes at the same location.
Epernay and Avenue de ChampagneA 20-minute stop in Epernay, then time on the Avenue de Champagne: a walk along the famous avenue, free time to explore on your own, and the Moët & Chandon visit with tasting.
Hautvillers and the abbeyA 15-minute stop in Hautvillers, then 40 minutes at the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried.
Return to ParisThe drive back to Paris is listed at 2 hours, closing out a day of 9 to 11 hours total.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what is already paid for to how the schedule runs.

Lunch is separate. A table is booked for lunch, but the meal itself is not included in the price. Budget for food on the day. Reviewers describe the lunch as a pleasant part of the itinerary.
Private pace. Only your group participates, so the day runs at your party's rhythm rather than a large coach schedule. Several travellers said the guide kept everything on time while staying flexible. One family with children aged nine and twelve had a great day and recommended it for family tours.
Book houses early. One reviewer advised booking in advance to secure the champagne houses you most want, since some close on certain days. The guide arranged alternatives when houses were shut. Premium extras such as a Dom Pérignon tasting were paid separately by that guest.
Comfort on board. Transport is in a private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and WiFi. A reviewer described the van as very clean and in great condition. Infant seats are available and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.
Learning on the drive. The guide explains champagne while driving from Paris, which one reviewer said made the tour more meaningful. Several travellers also describe gaining real knowledge about the champagne production process across the day.
Cancellation window. A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes are also not accepted inside that window. Cut-off times follow local time.

Common issues. The main cost to plan for is lunch, which is reserved but not paid for. Some champagne houses close on certain days, and one reviewer found Ruinart and Laurent Perrier shut on their date, though the guide substituted other stops. Premium experiences such as Dom Pérignon cost extra beyond the included visits and tastings. Any request beyond the listed inclusions counts as an extra.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel In Paris Included?

Yes, pickup in Paris is included, and the whole day uses private transportation with a guide. One reviewer described being collected at their hotel on time. Total duration is 9 to 11 hours.

What Does The Price Cover?

Private transport, all fees and taxes, an English-speaking wine-certified guide for the full day, a booked lunch table, bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and all visit and tasting fees. Moët & Chandon is the featured house on the Avenue de Champagne.

Is Lunch Or Food Included?

No. A table is booked for lunch, but the meal is paid for separately, and any extra request beyond the listed inclusions is also at your own cost. One guest additionally paid separately for Dom Pérignon and caviar.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or Wheelchairs?

Yes on both counts. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible, and that infant seats are available. A family with children aged nine and twelve reported a great day and recommended it for family tours.

Can I Choose Which Champagne Houses We Visit?

The itinerary centres on Moët & Chandon and the listing does not offer a choice of houses. One reviewer advised booking early to secure preferred houses, since some close on certain days, and noted the guide arranged interesting alternatives.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the amount paid is not refunded, and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.