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A small-group, luxury day trip from Paris to the historic Dom Pérignon cellars in Champagne. Includes a guided cellar tour by the House Ambassador, tasting of two Plénitude vintages, lunch options, and a stop at Hautvillers’ abbey and vineyards.
A small-group, luxury day trip from Paris to the historic Dom Pérignon cellars in Champagne. Includes a guided cellar tour by the House Ambassador, tasting of two Plénitude vintages, lunch options, and a stop at Hautvillers’ abbey and vineyards.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
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Operated by Clewel Travel · Épernay, Grand Est
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
This is Champagne country: sedimentary chalk soils drained by the Marne, vineyards shaped over centuries of careful pruning and blending. Hautvillers’ abbey lingers in local memory — the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with early sparkling wine advances — and Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne houses merchant cellars that map the region’s commercial rise in the 18th–19th centuries.
Culturally the day pairs technical tasting with place: two Plénitude vintages (2006, 2013) reveal oak, brioche, and mineral spine while the Ambassador explains disgorgement, dosage and the role of terroir. After tasting there’s time for a Michelin-style lunch (optional) and a short visit to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre for a panoramic lookout over the Marne valley.
Practical notes: the full program runs about 9½ hours, includes hotel pickup in Paris, and is limited to six adults. Wear smart-casual layers for cellar coolness, bring a camera and any dietary requests in advance. Traffic on return can add 30–60 minutes; allow flexibility. This trip is less a hike than a close, sensory study of Champagne — the landscape nudges you to look, taste, and learn.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tasting portion.
Yes — pickup from Paris hotels is included; confirm your exact pickup point when you book.
Yes — the operator can request dietary accommodations for the optional lunch if noted at booking; confirm details in advance.
The historic cellars have uneven stone floors and steps; accessibility is limited — contact the operator to discuss specific needs.
Clewel Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
You leave Paris before sunrise in a Mercedes and the city blurs until vineyards appear, rows of pruned vines marching toward the Marne. By midmorning you arrive at the oldest Dom Pérignon cellars — low, cool, and dim — where the House Ambassador leads a small group through stone galleries that still hold the hush of long bottle ageing.
This is Champagne country: sedimentary chalk soils drained by the Marne, vineyards shaped over centuries of careful pruning and blending. Hautvillers’ abbey lingers in local memory — the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with early sparkling wine advances — and Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne houses merchant cellars that map the region’s commercial rise in the 18th–19th centuries.
Culturally the day pairs technical tasting with place: two Plénitude vintages (2006, 2013) reveal oak, brioche, and mineral spine while the Ambassador explains disgorgement, dosage and the role of terroir. After tasting there’s time for a Michelin-style lunch (optional) and a short visit to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre for a panoramic lookout over the Marne valley.
Practical notes: the full program runs about 9½ hours, includes hotel pickup in Paris, and is limited to six adults. Wear smart-casual layers for cellar coolness, bring a camera and any dietary requests in advance. Traffic on return can add 30–60 minutes; allow flexibility. This trip is less a hike than a close, sensory study of Champagne — the landscape nudges you to look, taste, and learn.