Age
0+
Group size
1-4
Transport
By car
Language
English
Duration
7 hours
About this experience
Champagne is a fashionable and festive region of France. Here are some of the most expensive vineyards in the world - and I will tell you why. You will visit two champagne houses, learn to determine the age of the drink by its taste, and find out what determines the price of the drinks. And if the weather is good, you can enjoy the views of Epernay by flying in a hot air balloon.
What to expect
- You will appreciate the beauty of the architecture and nature of the Champagne region, take a walk along the most expensive street in the world Avenue de Champagne and visit the vineyards.
- Visit two different champagne houses - a large well-known one and a small family one. Learn to determine the aging of champagne in your glass and taste vintages over 30 years old. The bravest can saber with a traditional champagne saber.
- Find out why Napoleon visited Epernay before and after every battle and for which champagne house the Lumière brothers filmed the first commercial movie.
- See the house of Perignon's tomb and find out what he really invented.
- In good weather, take to the skies in a hot air balloon over Epernay and enjoy the landscapes from above.
Organizational details
- The tour is open to adults and children from 8 years old. Children under 12 visit champagne houses for free.
- The trip is by Lexus NX 300 h car
Additional expenses
- Lunch in a restaurant - on average 50 euros/person
- Entrance to a champagne house with tasting - from 30 to 100 euros/person (depends on the house, you will find out the exact amount before the tour)
- Additional wine tastings in the houses - from 10 euros/glass
- Hot air balloon ride (15 minutes) with a glass of champagne - from 24 euros/person
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