Full day of 8 hours harvest in Epernay
Epernay, Franceby CHAMPAGNE DREAM TOUR
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 7 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, French
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Overview
Don't miss a unique and unforgettable experience that only takes place once a year: the grape harvest in Champagne. You will enjoy a day in the heart of the vineyard in a family and friendly atmosphere. You will participate to harvest by picking the grapes, see how it is pressed and taste the grape juice at its very beginning before the all process of elaboration of champagne starts. It will be a very convivial moment during lunch and you will return home with unforgettable memories.
What's included
- Cellar Tours and tastings
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne
20 min
Pick up in front of the entrance of Epernay Tourist Office. Then, heading towards Hautvillers, the cradle of Champagne.
- 2
Hautvillers
1 hour
Hautvillers was the home of the famous Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk whose work in wine-making helped to develop champagne. The village of Hautvillers is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List Photo stop at the viewpoints overlooking the Marne River and Epernay.
- 3
Stop 3
30 min
Departure to Mesnil le Huttier, small village in the heart of Marne Valley to pick the grapes and to start your harvest experience.
- 4
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop in a vine plot. Your guide will give you a secateur and a small picking bucket to pick the grapes. Your gude will give you a small surprise as a souvenir. Then, head towards Champagne Munoz Bruneau where the grapes will be pressed.
- 5
Stop 5
30 min
Once, you will arrive at Champagne Munoz Bruneau, your picked grapes will be weighed and then pressed.
- 6
Stop 6
1.5 hours
Lunch at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with grape pickers to enjoy the harvest atmosphere and to taste the different cuvées of the Family Estate. It will be a very convivial moment.
- 7
Stop 7
1 hour
Visit of the facilities and understand how champagne is made.
- 8
Avenue de Champagne
30 min
You will drive towards Epernay to visit Champagne Mercier which is part of LVMH Group.
- 9
Mercier
1.5 hours
You will visit Champagne Mercier on board the train to explore their emblematic 18km cellars of the House. Then, the visit will be followed by a tasting of 2 champagnes.
- 10
Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne
10 min
Drop off at Epernay Tourist Office
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.
End point
Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Alcoholic beverage tastings will only be offered to people aged 18 and over.
- We advise you to take comfortable clothes depending to the weather conditions.
- We advise you to wear comfortable shoes as you will be stopping in the vineyards.
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- All alcoholic beverages are prohibited for pregnant women and people with health problems.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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