The 4 Tours in Epernay That Earn Their Price

1.Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 671 reviews · 4h 30m · from $147Our pick

From Reims, a small English-speaking group visits Hautvillers and two family-run Champagne houses. You’ll taste six Champagnes, learn how the bottles are made, and see vineyard country from an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Chloe, Etienne, Jerome, Anne, and Suzanne bring strong local knowledge and plenty of personality.

“We enjoyed the entire tour. We had Some great Champagnes. We learned a lot about the making proces. It is a very nice ride and our guide Ethan or Ey Tjeng or something like that was great. - Mike”

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2.Champagne: Champagne Tasting Class with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 384 reviews · 3 hours · from $106Top rated

Spend three hours at family-run Le Clos Corbier in Aÿ-Champagne learning how Champagne is made, exploring 1850s cellars, testing your nose and palate, and comparing three Champagnes blind. Guides such as Emma, Charlotte, Amanda, and Marie lead the class in English or French, followed by a generous regional lunch with Champagne, Côteaux Champenois, and Ratafia.

“We really enjoyed this tour. Charlotte our tour host was fabulous and we learnt a lot. The tasting was great fun with really good champagne & a delicious lunch to finish with.”

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3.Aÿ-Champagne: Pressoria Champagne Museum with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 239 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

At Pressoria in Aÿ-Champagne, you follow Champagne from vineyard soil through pressing, fermentation, aging, and bottling. The self-guided museum uses sound, images, technology, and hands-on displays, making it a good choice for adults and children. Finish with two local Champagne tastings, often served on a terrace overlooking the vineyards.

“A cute place with very nice and welcoming people. What was promised in the ad was given there. The souvenir shop should have more stuff. There is plenty of parking places around the building.”

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4.Aÿ-Champagne: Champagne House Tour and Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 209 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Visit Le Clos Corbier in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for a 90-minute tour of its press room and 1850s cellars. Guides such as Alvaro, Amanda, and Charlotte explain Champagne production, then lead an aroma workshop, quiz, blind tasting of three family Champagnes, and local snack pairing. French and English tours are available.

“Everything was amazing! Thank you for the great experience!”

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