Don't miss a unique and unforgettable experience that only takes place once a year: the grape harvest in Champagne. You will enjoy a day in the heart of the vineyard in a family and friendly atmosphere. You will participate to harvest by picking the grapes, see how it is pressed and taste the grape juice at its very beginning before the all process of elaboration of champagne starts. It will be a very convivial moment during lunch and you will return home with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cellar Tours and tastings
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne
Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Alcoholic beverage tastings will only be offered to people aged 18 and over.
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We advise you to take comfortable clothes depending to the weather conditions.
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We advise you to wear comfortable shoes as you will be stopping in the vineyards.
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All alcoholic beverages are prohibited for pregnant women and people with health problems.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Don't miss a unique and unforgettable experience that only takes place once a year: the grape harvest in Champagne. You will enjoy a day in the heart of the vineyard in a family and friendly atmosphere. You will participate to harvest by picking the grapes, see how it is pressed and taste the grape juice at its very beginning before the all process of elaboration of champagne starts. It will be a very convivial moment during lunch and you will return home with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cellar Tours and tastings
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne
Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.
Pick up in front of the entrance of Epernay Tourist Office. Then, heading towards Hautvillers, the cradle of Champagne.
20 minutes
2
Hautvillers
Hautvillers was the home of the famous Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk whose work in wine-making helped to develop champagne.
The village of Hautvillers is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Photo stop at the viewpoints overlooking the Marne River and Epernay.
1 hour
3
Le Mesnil-le Huttier
Departure to Mesnil le Huttier, small village in the heart of Marne Valley to pick the grapes and to start your harvest experience.
30 minutes
4
Le Mesnil-le Huttier
Stop in a vine plot. Your guide will give you a secateur and a small picking bucket to pick the grapes. Your gude will give you a small surprise as a souvenir.
Then, head towards Champagne Munoz Bruneau where the grapes will be pressed.
1 hour
5
Champagne Munoz Bruneau
Once, you will arrive at Champagne Munoz Bruneau, your picked grapes will be weighed and then pressed.
30 minutes
6
Champagne Munoz Bruneau
Lunch at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with grape pickers to enjoy the harvest atmosphere and to taste the different cuvées of the Family Estate. It will be a very convivial moment.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Champagne Munoz Bruneau
Visit of the facilities and understand how champagne is made.
1 hour
8
Avenue de Champagne
You will drive towards Epernay to visit Champagne Mercier which is part of LVMH Group.
30 minutes
9
Mercier
You will visit Champagne Mercier on board the train to explore their emblematic 18km cellars of the House. Then, the visit will be followed by a tasting of 2 champagnes.
