WINE TOURS · EPERNAY WINE TOURS
Somebody has to choose, so: 10 epernay wine tours that are worth the money, with what you pay, what gets poured and the thing to check before you commit.
Spend four and a half hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Chloe, Etienne, or Jerome, visiting two family-run Champagne producers and tasting three wines at each. You’ll see Dom Pérignon’s burial church in Hautvillers, pass through UNESCO-listed vineyards, and travel in a small air-conditioned minivan.
“Guide was fantastic! Best thing we did in Reims area.”
Spend three hours at Le Clos Corbier in Aÿ-Champagne learning tasting skills, exploring 1850s cellars, and sampling six wines. Guides such as Charlotte, Marie, and Emma lead a lively quiz, aroma workshop, blind tasting, and generous lunch of regional specialties. Transportation is not included, and the cellars stay near 10°C.
“Our guide Alvaro was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much! I loved the interactive quiz/game at the end, the tastings as well as the delicious food elegantly paired. We had our tour both in French and in English so that part was a bit long. This is a must if you want to really learn about how champagne is done.”
At Le Clos Corbier in Mareuil-sur-Ay, you’ll explore a traditional press, 1850s cellars, and the Champagne-making process with an English or French guide. The 90-minute visit ends with an aroma workshop, quiz, local snacks, and three family Champagnes, including a Grand Cru Vintage.
“We had a private tour, due to lucky timing, and it was amazing. Our guide Alvaro was very kind and informative. Thanks to his explanations we got a good base knowledge about champagne!”
From Épernay, ride a small Renault Estafette Alouette through Aÿ-Champagne and Hautvillers. Your English- or French-speaking guide explains vineyard work, stops for photographs, and serves Champagne among the vines. The optional sabrage demonstration and bottle opening costs €15 per person. Groups are limited to seven.
“The tour guide (Clem) was friendly and knowledgeable. She made the whole experience such fun with her information and stories and took us to the places we were wanting to see. The champagne tasting was excellent and such fun! Thank you!”
Travel from Epernay through Hautvillers, Chouilly, Oger, and Cramant in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking guide, such as Philippe, Victoria, Isabelle, or Charlotte, leads you to a family grower for three Grand Cru or Premier Cru Champagnes, plus Ratafia, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne.
“My family and I were fortunate enough to end up on a tour with the lovely Victoria as our guide on 04Jun25. Even though it was just my family, we could tell that Victoria was demonstrating the same care and diligence as with a larger group. She is passionate about Épernay and Champagne so it was easy to learn from her. Having done a tour with a larger house earlier in the day, I found that we learnt more from Victoria than the other tour. I could say hers was more about Champagne, the drink and region whereas the other one was more like marketing of the large house. As…”
Spend 6 to 7 hours in Champagne with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Martin, Henry, or Angelique. Tour Moët & Chandon, taste two house Champagnes, share a local lunch with Champagne, visit Hautvillers, and finish with three cuvées at a family-run estate.
“This was the best of days 4 of us joined a small party of 8 with our guide Henry who was absolutely fantastic we had 10 tastings in total and some memorable and very interesting visits we all came away totally pleased with the whole experience a great day which we would all highly recommend 10 out of 10, 5 stars top marks all round”
Meet Ghislain at the Epernay Tourist Office for a four-hour, English-language tour in a Volkswagen minivan limited to seven people. Visit Hautvillers, learn about vines and bottle production at Champagne Munoz Bruneau, and taste three champagnes with a family producer. Bring a jacket for the cool cellar.
“This was an excellent tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and eager to ensure we got the best from our trip. We enjoyed the tasting and really felt we learned about the different grape varieties. We would highly recommend this tour.”
At Champagne Harlin Père & Fils in Mareuil-le-Port, a French or English-speaking guide leads you through the winery and cellar, then explains a tasting of three champagnes and one Ratafia Champenois. You’ll also learn how the producer protects biodiversity and how soil and climate influence each cuvée.
“J’ai adoré cette visite guidée et la dégustation qui a suivi. Je recommande”
You’ll visit a family-run Champagne estate in Mareuil-sur-Ay, near Epernay, with an English-speaking guide such as Alice. Expect a 90-minute tour through early-19th-century cellars, the vat house, underground galleries, and chai, followed by tastings of the Sélection Brut and Cuvée de Réserve Vieilles Vignes Brut.
Board the AY-CHAMPAGNE solar house boat in Aÿ for an 85-minute cruise or a private day on the canals and Marne. Sandra and Nicolas guide the trip in English or French, sharing local stories as you pass vineyards, locks, villages, and historic Champagne sites. The boat holds up to eight and includes a sofa, toilet, kitchen, and sun deck.
“Tout était parfait, l’accueil , la découverte des lieux, la connaissance de Sandra et son mari sont exceptionnels, à refaire son un plus long séjour…”
A country, a grape or an afternoon with nothing planned.
