Circuit privéIn the Footsteps of Dom Pérignon

A unique experience · Private tour in Champagne

In the Footsteps of Dom Pérignon

A private and exclusive journey through the heart of Champagne — an extraordinary day

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Preamble

The monk who awakened a terroir

In the 17th century, the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon served as cellarer at the Abbey of Hautvillers, where he devoted nearly fifty years to the vine and the cellar.

Through the rigor of his blending work and mastery of cuvées, he laid the foundations of the Champagne method and permanently inscribed his name in the history of wine.

This legend, perpetuated by Maison Moët & Chandon, now shines in the finest places of French art de vivre.

1 day
full itinerary
5 steps
carefully selected
3 centuries
of champagne history
private group
no sharing

The itinerary

Five exceptional steps

I11:00 AM · Reims Cathedral

Reims Cathedral — Gothic jewel

Private guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the coronation church of thirty-three French kings. Beneath its soaring vaults, a thousand years of history unfold — from Clovis to the last Bourbons — bathed in the light of century-old stained-glass windows and Marc Chagall's modern glassworks.

Reims Cathedral — Gothic jewel
II12:30 PM · Château Les Crayères

Château Les Crayères — Restaurant Le Parc

A gastronomic lunch at one of Champagne's most distinguished establishments. Chef Christophe Moret, trained with Alain Ducasse and awarded two Michelin stars, champions a precise neoclassical cuisine, true to local producers and open to Asian influences.

Tasting menu

  1. I.Wild langoustine, thick carpaccio, ginger, lime.
  2. II.John Dory in fine goujonnette style, kasha and toasted Croisic seaweed, buttermilk infused with gold caviar and maceron.
  3. III.Farm-raised veal from head to foot, multicoloured chard with a touch of acidity, juice and garnish à la grenobloise.
  4. IV.Langres farm cheese, local vegetable chlorophyll and praline walnuts.
  5. V.Grand cru chocolate from Indonesia, light mousse, crispy Gavottes, cacao mucilage sorbet.
Château Les Crayères — Restaurant Le Parc
III2:00 PM · Village of Hautvillers

Village of Hautvillers — The cradle of Champagne

Head to the historic village of Hautvillers, the chosen home of the monk who gave birth to champagne. Visit the Benedictine Abbey where Dom Pérignon worked for nearly half a century, then ascend to the Dom Pérignon Belvedere — an exceptional panoramic view over the endless sea of Champagne hillsides. Outdoor tasting, weather permitting.

Village of Hautvillers — The cradle of Champagne
IVAfternoon · Avenue de Champagne, Épernay

Avenue de Champagne — Maison Moët & Chandon

On the world's most famous wine avenue, you will be welcomed at Maison Moët & Chandon. Visit the historic chalk cellars carved out of the millennial bedrock, explore the château and its exceptional boutique. Tasting of prestigious cuvées selected by the Cellar Master.

Avenue de Champagne — Maison Moët & Chandon
VEvening · Return to Paris

Return to Paris

End of the day and return to Paris, with the memories of an exceptional day in the heart of Champagne.

À la carte options

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Options are optional and independent of the main package · Please confirm 48 hours before departure

Included services

Everything is taken care of

Specialised wine tourism translator — full-day accompaniment

Private round-trip transport from Paris

All admissions and visits included

Two Michelin-starred gastronomic lunch

Personalised and confidential experience

Dedicated assistance before and during the trip

Our philosophy

Why choose us

I

Exclusivity

Every journey is designed for a private group. No sharing, no compromise.

II

Expertise

A passionate team, hand-picked partners, an intimate knowledge of the region.

III

Excellence

Exceptional addresses, experiences reserved for a select few.

A unique and unforgettable experience at the heart of French excellence.

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