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Champagne experience with a vintage van from Epernay - 3 hours
About this experience
My Vintage Tour Company offers unique and unforgettable way to experience the splendours of the Champagne region, using vintage vehicles. The family-run company transport guest using the iconic French Estafette minivan, to explore vineyards, cellars and historical treasures. During your experience of 3 hours, a local expert of the Champagne region tells you the history of the Champagne making-process from the vines to the glass. You will be transport back in time while enjoying the comfort of our vintage vehicle. You will visit one estate/domain, discover the Champagne cellar and taste 3 glasses of Champagne at this estate.
What to expect
Stop 1
You will start the tour in the famous 'Avenue de Champagne' in Epernay. We will tell you all the secrets of this fabulous street and pass in front of many popular Champagne houses (Moët & Chandon, Pol Roger, Mercier, De Venoge,...). Epernay is full of suprises, under the city there are 100 kilometers of cellars and millions of Champagne bottles waiting for you.
Stop 2 · 1h 30min
You will discover the charmant village of Aÿ-Champagne and discover its story and you will pass in front of famous houses (Deutz, Bollinger, ...). We will stop in the middle of the vineyard near Aÿ-Champagne: this will be an opportunity for you to photograph magnificent landscapes and learn the work in the vineyards done throughout the year (harvest, pruning, ..).
Stop 3 · 1h 30min
Discover the village of Oger that is classified Grand Cru. You will visit the amazing cellar of a family Champagne producer, you will learn all the Champagne making process and see the winery and machines. You will finish this bubbly visit with a Champagne tastings (3 glasses per person).
What’s included
- Visit a cellar of one winegrower with explanations on the elaboration of Champagne & 3 tastings
Not included
- Purchase of Champagne bottles
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Adult
Meeting & pickup
- Departure in front of the Epernay Tourist Office. 7 Avenue de Champagne, Epernay, France The vehicle will be parked at Rue Jean Chandon Moët.
End point
- Departure in front of the Epernay Tourist Office. 7 Avenue de Champagne, Epernay, France The vehicle will be parked at Rue Jean Chandon Moët.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.