Pressoria Champagne Museum

Immerse yourself in all things Champagne with this ticket to the Pressoria Champagne museum in Aÿ-Champagne. Uncover the secrets of what makes Champagne authentic, as you follow the journey from the soil to the bottle. Travel to the foot of a green French hillside to the UNESCO world heritage commune of Aÿ-Champagne. View the classically designed museum and explore the engaging displays at your own pace. Find out what makes Champagne the drink of kings. Dig into the depths of the sub-soil and relax in the peaceful vineyards. Learn how to pick and to press the grapes. Follow the process of fermenting, aging, and bottling the perfect Champagne. Become a connoisseur as you learn more about how each layer of flavor is constructed. Let the light bubbly flavor delight your taste buds to the fullest.

One of the joys of being in Paris is that you are so close to the Land of the Bubbly — the Champagne Region. Travel privately and explore the beautiful Champagne region. Visit a world-renowned Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Pommery, Veuve Clicquot or Mercier upon availability, as well as smaller estates. *07:30 Departure from Paris Pick up from your hotel. During the approximately140 km drive on a highway, our guide will provide you with general information about Champagne`s history and wine production in the region. Enjoy the scienic views of the Champagne landscapes and vineyards along the way, with the journey time of about 2 hours. *10:00 - 10.50 Unique family visit and Champagne tasting Visit the local family Champagne producer situated on the top of the hills, offering breathtaking panoramic views over vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour of the cellars and production section by a family member or one of their team, including explanations about the Champagne-making process and a tasting of 3 glasses of Champagne. *11:00 - 11:30 Visiting the grave of Dom Pérignon and the best panoramic view One of the monks of the abbey made an unforgettable contribution to the study of wine-making and the invention of champagne. His name is probably familiar to you - Dom Pérignon. *12:00 - 13:30 Visit of a prestige champagne house with a Guided tour Arrival in Epernay. Visit of Moet et Chandon with a guided tour through the underground cellars and Champagne degustation of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial, Rosé Impérial. Moet et Chandon is the biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened. *Important: we try our best to book Moet et Chandon, but sometimes it is impossible and we arrange a tour with another Champagne house of the same level. *13:30 - 14:30 Lunch break in Épernay We can make a reservation at a good local restaurant for you, just 30 minutes drive to Reims. *15:30 - 16:00 Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims Marvel at the historic Reims Cathedral, where French kings were crowned. The cathedral hosted thirty-three sovereign coronations in just over 1000 years! *16:00 - 17:30 Pommery or Veuve Clicquot Discover one of the two "Widows" heritage houses together with the cellars designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. *20:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.

07:30 Hotel Pick up and Departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made. 10:00 - 11:30 Moet et Chandon Guided Cellars visit with tastings. We offer You three Experiences of different level: BASIC Option "L"Imperial" Up to 19 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial. MOST POPULAR Option: "SIGNATURE" Up to 15 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage. ADVANCED Option: "Grand Vintage". Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened. 11:45 - 12:45 Pressoria Museum self-guided visit. You will learn the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production Method including the Champagne tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne. 15:15 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km). 12:45 Departure to Hautvillers - a small historical village on the top of the hills. It takes about 10 minutes (6 km). 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists. 14:15 - 14:45 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village. Short stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river. 14:45 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km) 15:15 - 16:00 Audio-guided visit at the Pommery Champagne house with caves visit and 1 glass of Brut Royal tasting. 16:00 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 10 minutes (2,3 km) 16:00 - 16:30 Visit at the Reims Cathedral where most of the French kings were crowned. 16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (144 km). 19:00 Coming back to Paris and Drop off at Your hotel.

07:30 Hotel Pick up. Departure. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque Champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made. 10:00 - 11:30 Arrival in Epernay. By Moet et Chandon we offer You three Experiences of different level including the underground cellars visit and tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne. BASIC Option: "L"Imperial" Up to 19 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with tastings of 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Impérial and Rosé Impérial. MOST POPULAR Option: "SIGNATURE" Up to 15 people, 1,5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses of Champagne: Moët Imperial et Grand Vintage. ADVANCED Option: "Grand Vintage". Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. Guided Cellars visit with 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened. 11:30 Departure to Pressoria Museum 11:45 - 12:45 Pressoria Museum self-guided visit. You will learn the History of the Champagne region and Champagne production Method including the Champagne tasting of 2 glasses of Champagne. 12:45 Departure to Epernay. It takes about 10 minutes. 12:45 Departure to Epernay. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break in Épernay. We can make a good local restaurant reservation or You can spend time of Your own. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. Located along the Marne river surrounded by the wine hills it is home of many region’s most prestigious champagne houses. Épernay is a must for champagne lovers. Walk the Avenue of Champagne attracts many tourists. 14:15 - 14:45 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe d'Hautvillers. The Abbey was founded in 665 and remained active till the French Revolution 1789. Dom Perignon has developed the wine making methods in the region of Champagne. Nowadays there are 26 local Champagne producers in the village. Short stop at the View point with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river. 14:45 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km) 15:15 - 16:00 Audio-guided visit at the Pommery Champagne house with caves visit and 1 glass of Brut Royal tasting. 16:00 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 10 minutes (2,3 km) 16:00 - 16:30 Visit at the Reims Cathedral where most of the French kings were crowned. 16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 to 2,5 hours (144 km). 19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. If the visit at one of the Champagne houses on Your date is not available we offer You beforehand a relevant alternative or a higher level Experience. You can accept it or cancel free of charge. P.P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.