Full day of 8 hours harvest in Epernay

8 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Audio guide: English, French
Guide: English, French
Operated by: CHAMPAGNE DREAM TOUR

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cellar Tours and tastings
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne

20 min

Pick up in front of the entrance of Epernay Tourist Office. Then, heading towards Hautvillers, the cradle of Champagne.
Hautvillers

one hour

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.
Stop 3

30 min

Departure to Mesnil le Huttier, small village in the heart of Marne Valley to pick the grapes and to start your harvest experience.
Stop 4

one hour

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.
Stop 5

30 min

Once, you will arrive at Champagne Munoz Bruneau, your picked grapes will be weighed and then pressed.
Stop 6

1 h 30 min

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.
Stop 7

one hour

Visit of the facilities and understand how champagne is made.
Avenue de Champagne

30 min

You will drive towards Epernay to visit Champagne Mercier which is part of LVMH Group.
Mercier

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne

10 min

Drop off at Epernay Tourist Office

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.

End point

Your guide will meet you in front of Epernay Tourist Office.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Alcoholic beverage tastings will only be offered to people aged 18 and over.
We advise you to take comfortable clothes depending to the weather conditions.
We advise you to wear comfortable shoes as you will be stopping in the vineyards.
All alcoholic beverages are prohibited for pregnant women and people with health problems.