Heart of Champagne
Epernay, Champagne, France
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6 guests
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7 nights
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3 rooms
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1 destination
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2 experiences
In the Birthplace of Champagne
Épernay places you at the center of Champagne life, where vineyard-covered hills surround elegant villages and the legendary Avenue de Champagne is lined with some of the world’s most celebrated houses. From here, explore the landscapes, traditions and generations of craftsmanship behind France’s most famous sparkling wine.
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$ - Range 5k - 8k
- Seven-night private residence stay
- Three bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Private afternoon Champagne tour
- Champagne tastings at a boutique producer
- Guided vineyard and Hautvillers visit
- Moët & Chandon cellar tour and tastings
- Booking service
Travel to be made within 24 months of date of Gala
Payment to be made to Saskia within 30 days of Gala
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance
Reservations are subject to availability
Package can be sold multiple times
All purchases are non-refundable
May be subject to a refundable damage deposit to be paid by the winner. If a deposit is not required, the winner assumes full financial responsibility for any damages incurred to the property.
Packages cannot be resold
In the event that this property is no longer available, a substitute of equal quality will be provided
Air and ground transportation are not included unless where specified
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Home in Epernay, Epernay
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Prosperous Épernay, the capital of Champagne and home to many of the world’s most celebrated Champagne houses, is the best place for touring cellars and sampling bubbly. The town also makes an excellent base for exploring the Champagne Routes. In addition, you will have easy access to some of the area’s fascinating and historic cities, such as Reims and Troyes. The drive from Paris takes 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Located 1 km from the world-famous Avenue of Champagne in Epernay, this extremely comfortable home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Designed and furnished to a high standard, you will be ideally situated to explore the epicenter of Champagne production in the wineries, villages and beautiful countryside. Relax in the evenings in the jacuzzi and spa area in the courtyard of the house
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- 7 nights
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- 1 Queen bed
- room 02
- 1 Queen bed
- room 03
- 1 Queen bed
Private Afternoon Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings
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Spend an afternoon exploring the heart of Champagne around Epernay. Discover the renowned “Avenue du Champagne”, home of the most recognized and esteemed Champagne houses, including Moet & Chandon, Perrier-Jouet, and Pol Roger.
Wander through the vineyards of La Montagne de Reims while your guide explains the particularities of the region, from the grape varieties to the vine growing and winemaking process. Explore the picturesque historical village of Hautvillers, cradle of Champagne, where the Monk Dom Perignon lived for 47 years and is now buried. Explore the beautiful church where the first Champagne bubbles came to life, then continue your trip through the countryside and walk through the vines of the prestigious Moët et Chandon house.
Back in the minivan, appreciate the beautiful hillsides of Champagne and peek behind the scenes of a family-run boutique winery. Visit the winery and cellars of an authentic Champagne grower. Enjoy several tastings of their best–seller “cuvées” and find the best values of Champagne! Your effervescent experience ends as your guide drives you back to Epernay to conclude your afternoon Champagne tour.
Tour of the World-Famous Cellars of Moet & Chandon, Home of Dom Perignon
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The Moët & Chandon Champagne brand was once a favorite of King Louis XIV and is still toast-worthy today, with some 30 million bottles produced annually. Visit the brand’s headquarters in Epernay to tour vast underground cellars, learn how Champagne is made, and taste a selection of Moët & Chandon products.
The Moët & Chandon Champagne cellars are a highlight for visitors to the Champagne region, with 18 miles of tunnels and vaults filled with aging bottles. Take a guided tour to explore the cellars, get a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s historic Champagne and wine-making processes, and sample a selection of Moët & Chandon’s famous vintage Champagne varietals.
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