Saturday, 05 July: Epernay
Meet with our French Champagne region expert in
the morning.
Check out of hotel and transfer by coach to Epernay. Stop en route at
Chateau Thierry (WWI American Memorial).
Drive through the Marne Valley vineyards (Pinot
Meunier).
Private Visit at Perrier-Jouet House (Art
Nouveau style)
Lunch at La Table Kobus in downtown Epernay.
Hotel check-in at Hotel La Briqueterie or
similar.
Afternoon visit and private tasting in the vineyards of Cote
des Blancs (Chardonay varietal)
Dinner at hotel restaurant. (B,L)
Sunday, 06 July: Epernay
Walk through the Hautvillers historical village
with a visit to the Dom Perignon Museum.
Private lunch at Chateau Louvois (Laurent
Perrier House)
Afternoon visit to the Montagne de Reims
vineyards (Pinot Noir)
Private tasting at Deutz in the village of
Ay (birthplace of Champagne). (B,L)
Monday, 07 July:
Reims
Morning transfer to Reims through the Chatillon scenic wine route. Visit
to historical chalk cellar of Ruinart with
tasting
Lunch at Le Boulingrin (typical French brasserie).
Tour of Reims including the Cathedral and
WWII Armistice location
Evening cocktail at Mumm (Hemingway favorite).
(B,L)
Tuesday, 08 July: Depart Paris
Private group transfer to airport for departure to U.S. or post tour option
(B)
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