Épernay Moët & Chandon Tour: Cellars & Small Producer

Épernay's cellars, a village tomb and three champagne tastings in one day

A private 8-hour tour of Épernay and Hautvillers with a certified guide, visiting Moët & Chandon's UNESCO-listed cellars for two champagne tastings, stopping at Dom Pérignon's tomb in the medieval village of Hautvillers, and finishing at a small producer for three more glasses. Private transport, all tickets and bottled water are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Moët & Chandon Champagne Cellars2h · entry included
2. Hautvillers45m

Champagne tasting and village visit

• Drive to Marne River Valley vineyards
• Visit Dom Perignon's tomb at Hautvillers
• Drive through Hautvillers village
• Visit Moët et Chandon cellars and taste Champagne
• Lunch break in Épernay
• Walk along Avenue de Champagne
• Visit boutique Champagne producer and taste 3 glasses

The experience

Épernay's Avenue de Champagne lines up the grand houses (Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Pol Roger, Mercier, De Castellane) one after another, and this tour opens by driving through them before entering Moët & Chandon itself. The inhouse guide walks you through the historic cellars, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and tells the story of Claude Moët, who started producing champagne in 1743, and his grandson Jean-Rémi, who built the brand into one of the world's most recognized names. You taste two glasses of their champagne and visit the boutique before breaking for lunch at Épernay, where the guide suggests restaurants that pair food with wine.

The morning includes a stop in Hautvillers, the charming village perched above the Marne River Valley where Dom Pérignon lived and died as a steward of the local monastery. You visit his tomb in the church and walk through the village to spot the medieval signs adorning the houses: Hautvillers is itself a UNESCO site. The views over the vineyards and river frame the whole valley from above.

The day ends at a small champagne producer in one of the surrounding villages, where you see the machines, cellars and production process before tasting three glasses. Your guide is a certified sommelier student with seven years of experience in Champagne, and the tour runs 8 hours in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry tickets and cellar tour at Moët & Chandon with two champagne tastings.
• visit and tasting at a boutique champagne producer with three glasses.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a certified guide and sommelier student fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Uncork Champagne Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see inside the world's largest champagne house and understand how small producers work, all in one private day with a sommelier guide who shares seven years of experience in the region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).

What exactly happens inside Moët & Chandon's cellars?

Moët & Chandon's inhouse guide takes you through their historic cellars, a UNESCO Heritage Site, explains the family history starting with Claude Moët in 1743, and then you taste two glasses of their champagne and browse their boutique.

Why is Hautvillers worth a stop on this tour?

Hautvillers is the village where Dom Pérignon, the famous steward who pioneered champagne-making, lived and died. You visit his tomb in the church and walk through the medieval UNESCO site overlooking the Marne River Valley and vineyards.

How many champagne tastings are included in the 8 hours?

You taste two glasses at Moët & Chandon and three glasses at the small producer, for five tastings total across the day.

What's the difference between Moët & Chandon and the small producer you visit?

Moët & Chandon is the largest champagne house in the world and a founder of the LVMH luxury group. The small producer is one of thousands of family or small-scale makers in the villages around Épernay, often offering high-quality champagne at better value.

Is lunch included, or do I choose a restaurant on my own?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the guide suggests good restaurants during the break at Épernay where you can eat and pair your meal with champagne.