Champagne cellar tour · Dom Pérignon · 1668 Hautvillers
Private Mercedes round-trip to Saint-Pierre Abbey in Hautvillers, the historical cradle of champagne — Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon (1638-1715) led from 1668 the blending work that laid the foundations of modern champagne. Visit of the gardens, abbey church and the classified village. €150 (~$175 USD) sedan round-trip from Reims + 2 hr on-site wait included.
No need to watch the clock. Enjoy the tour and tasting while your chauffeur waits on-site. Sufficient for the vast majority of formulas.
Mercedes E-Class sedan (1–3 pax, 2 suitcases + 2 cabin bags) or V-Class van (4–7 pax). Air-conditioned, mineral water, USB chargers, spotless interior.
We adapt the language of greeting. Knowledge of the maisons, cuvées and vineyards: your chauffeur can answer your questions along the way.
Quote form reply within 1 hr during business hours. Confirmation by SMS or email with pickup time, vehicle registration, and chauffeur contact details.
1668 — Historical cradle of champagne · Benedictine abbey founded 650
Abbaye Saint-Pierre, 51160 Hautvillers
Typical : 1 hr 30 to 2 hr
Abbey + classified Hautvillers village visit
Morning Moët tour (UNESCO Avenue de Champagne), lunch in Épernay, return to Reims. Full-day 8 hr MAD ≈ €600 (~$700 USD) sedan. Perfect to discover champagne's “other capital”.
Historical cradle of champagne: classified village, Saint-Pierre Abbey, gardens. Combine with a morning visit to Épernay or lunch at Royal Champagne.
Reims + Épernay/Hautvillers combo on a full-day MAD. Optimized itinerary based on your tour times pre-booked with the maisons.
The Reims rate covers the round-trip in Mercedes sedan (E-Class, 1–3 pax) with 2 hr on-site wait during your visit: €80 (~$95 USD) sedan / €96 (~$110 USD) van. For Moët in Épernay and Dom Pérignon in Hautvillers, the rate is €150 (~$175 USD) sedan / €180 (~$210 USD) van. Mineral water and chauffeur greeting included.
No, our rate only covers the private chauffeur service (round-trip + 2 hr wait). The tour, tasting and any boutique purchases must be booked and paid directly with the Champagne maison. We recommend booking your tour in advance, especially May to October.
Depending on the maison and the formula chosen, plan 1 to 2 hours on-site (cellar tour + tasting). The 2 hr wait is included; beyond, we charge €30 (~$35 USD) per additional 30 min. To chain several maisons, choose the half-day or full-day MAD formula instead.
Mercedes E-Class sedan for 1 to 3 passengers (2 suitcases + 2 cabin bags in trunk). Mercedes V-Class van for 4 to 7 passengers (more generous luggage space). All our vehicles are recent, air-conditioned, with mineral water and USB chargers available.
Online booking via the quote form (reply within 1 hr during business hours), by phone +33 6 51 49 90 81, or by email. We confirm by SMS or message with pickup time, vehicle brand and registration, and chauffeur contact. Payment on delivery (cash, card, wire) or business invoicing on request.
Yes, it's actually an excellent formula. For 2 neighboring Reims maisons, plan around 4 hr of MAD (≈ €300 (~$350 USD) sedan). For a Reims + Épernay/Hautvillers combo, plan a full 8 hr day (≈ €600 (~$700 USD) sedan). MAD hourly rates: €75 (~$85 USD)/h sedan, €90 (~$105 USD)/h van.
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