"A lovely day touring large and small champagne houses. Lovely lunch stop at Le Clos Corbier too and our guide Tom was excellent. Would totally recommend was excellent"
Moët & Chandon · Épernay · Founded 1743
Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour — Épernay's Avenue de Champagne
Visit the cellar that holds 90 million bottles beneath Épernay — Moët & Chandon's 28 km of chalk crayères, the Maison's Dom Pérignon Abbey, and a vigneron-led lunch in the Champagne countryside. The deepest Maison catalog on this site.
From
$361
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.9 / 5 58+ Reviews
- 6 - 7 hours Duration
- 42 Tours 5 Maisons · 5 Formats
- English Guides Sommelier-Led
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What Makes the Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour Special
Volume-leader cellars, Dom Pérignon heritage, and Avenue de Champagne UNESCO setting.
Highlights
- Moët & Chandon tour with a House Ambassador and two elegant Champagne tastings
- Traditional local lunch paired with Champagne for an authentic experience
- Family-run estate visit with tastings of three authentic Champagne cuvées
- Explore the historic village of Hautvillers, home of Dom Pérignon
- Scenic minivan drive along the Avenue de Champagne with commentary
What's Included
- Entrance to Moët & Chandon with a guided visit and 2 Champagne tastings
- Traditional lunch paired with Champagne
- Visit and tastings at a family-run Champagne producer
- Full-day transportation by minivan from the designated pick-up points
- English-speaking local guide
How Your Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour Works
Four steps from Paris pickup to the deepest crayères on the Avenue de Champagne.
Paris Hotel Pickup or TGV to Reims
Hotel pickup around 7 AM (Paris-departure tours include this). DIY option: Paris Gare de l'Est → Reims TGV (45 min, ~€30–€80) then 20 min by taxi to Épernay, or direct Paris Est → Épernay InterCités (1h15–1h30).
Avenue de Champagne Arrival
Arrive at Moët & Chandon's main building on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay — the 1-km UNESCO heritage strip where the grandes Maisons cluster. Coat-check, brief introduction, then descent into the cellars.
28 km of Crayères + Riddling Hall
Guided walk through the 28 km of chalk cellars (10–12 °C constant) carved into the gallo-roman crayères. See the riddling racks, the millions of bottles in stillness, and Madame de Pompadour's reserve. Walking shoes essential — chalk floors are uneven.
Tasting + Vigneron Lunch
Return to the tasting salon for Brut Impérial, vintage Brut, and Rosé Impérial pours with cellar-master notes. Most multi-Maison tours then drive 15 min to a family vigneron in the Vallée de la Marne for a lunch of regional charcuterie, chaource cheese, and saucisson — paired with the vigneron's own bottling.
Photo Gallery
Moët & Chandon — Through the Lens
The Avenue de Champagne facade, 28 km of chalk crayères, riddling racks and the Dom Pérignon Abbey at Hautvillers.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour vs Multi-Maison vs Vigneron Day
How the Moët-anchored day compares to multi-Maison and grower-vigneron alternatives.
| Feature | FEATURED Moët-Anchored Day | Multi-Maison Private | Grower-Vigneron Day | Paris Day Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $361/per person | From $799/group | From $111/person | From $379/person |
| Maisons Visited | Moët + family vigneron | Moët + Veuve + grower | Family vigneron only | Moët or Mercier + grower |
| Tastings | 6 tastings | 9 tastings | 4 tastings | 8 tastings |
| Duration | 6–7 hours | 12.5 hours | 3 hours | 10–11 hours |
| Group Size | Small group | 2–4 (private) | Seated salon | 8–16 guests |
| Includes Lunch | Yes — vigneron | Yes — gourmet | Yes — pairing meal | Yes — vigneron |
| Avenue de Champagne Time | 90 min cellar visit | Flexible | None | 90 min cellar visit |
| Book Moët Tour | Browse Private Tours | Browse Lunch Pairings | Browse Paris Day Trips |
More Moët & Chandon Tour Options
10 Moët-focused tours available — from premium private Mercedes day trips to multi-Maison vintage tastings.
PREMIUM PRIVATEFrom Paris: Private Champagne Tour, Tastings at Moet&Chandon
Enjoy a transfer from your Paris hotel and embark on a private tour of different Champagne houses. Visit the Moet & Chandon cellars and a family-owned producer, and taste delicious Champagne.
PRIVATE FUNMoet et Chandon Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne
Perfect Tour to visit Moët & Chandon, the vineyards around Epernay and a Boutique Champagne Producer. See the tomb of Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers Abbey. Good restaurants to chose during lunch break.
GRAND VINTAGEGrand Vintage Private Champagne Moet Chandon Veuve Clicquot
High Level English Guided Cellars tours & Grand Vintage Tastings at Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes. Tiered pricing. Pick up..
RUINART+MOET VIPPrivate Champagne Ruinart, Moet Chandon VIP Tour by Mercedes
English Guided Cellars visits & Tastings at famous Champagne Houses Moet & Chandon and Ruinart. This is a Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220 business class. Tiered pricing.
MERCEDES PRIVATEPrivate Champagne Moet et Chandon Veuve Clicquot by Mercedes
English Guided Cellars visits & Tastings at famous Champagne Houses Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. This is a Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220 business class. Tiered pricing.
Guest Reviews
What Visitors Say
5/5
from 58 verified visitors
"Tom was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and took us at our pace."
"Angelique was awesome!!! We went outside of peak season so it ended up being just me and my wife, it was pouring rain, then we got caught in a snow storm and it was still sooo much fun. The individual tastings were amazing, her knowledge of each one was awesome and while the Moet visit is very touristy and fun, Lancelot was still the best. The champagne and the food was all amazing, we are southern Americans and had concerns about how a very French experience would be and it was far beyond anything we could have expected, if we could do it again tomorrow, we absolutely would. If you are having any 2nd thoughts about whether this is the right choice or not, I assure you, it is. It was a little more expensive than other tours but it was worth every penny. Thanks again guys and thank you sooo much Angelique, you really saved what could of been a very cold and terrible day!!"
"It was a fantastic day full of information. The guide was funny, informative and kept us up beat all day!"
"This was a fantastic tour our guide was amazing! We loved seeing the big champagne house like Moët and also visiting the smaller ones. We all loved our lunch and we met some lovely people. The scenery was beautiful also."
"Great tour guide, great food and informative visits. Enjoyed the food pairing."
"Our tour was more than we expected. Or guide Martin was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. His knowledge of champagne was amazing and we tasted over 9 different champagnes. The wine tasting and included lunch were also a treat. Highly recommended."
"The tour guide Tom was awesome, he helped to make a great group with the other tourists."
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Pick the format that matches your trip — a grande Maison cellar tour, a Paris day trip, a small-group tasting, a private chauffeur-driven tour, or an e-bike vineyard ride. 42 tours compared with free cancellation. Starting from $361 per person.
Browse All Champagne ToursFAQ — Moët & Chandon Cellar Tour
Practical answers for visiting Moët & Chandon in Épernay.
The cellar visit itself is 90 minutes — facade, descent into the 28 km of crayères, riddling-rack hall, return to the tasting salon for 3 cuvées with cellar-master notes. Combined with vigneron lunch and a second visit, full-day tours run 7–10 hours; private tours can extend to 12.5. Full minute-by-minute walkthrough in our Moët cellar tour what to expect guide.
20 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay — the central UNESCO heritage strip. The visitor entrance is on the courtyard side. From Épernay station: 15-min walk or 5 min by taxi. Most tours include hotel pickup or designated meeting point.
Standard cellar visits include Moët Brut Impérial, Vintage Brut, and Rosé Impérial. Dom Pérignon vintage tastings are a separate premium upgrade (~$250 supplement) — confirm at booking. The Dom Pérignon Abbey in Hautvillers (10 km away) is a separate visit not always included.
Children 6+ can join the cellar walk (no tasting). Most tour operators set the minimum at 12 because the floor is uneven chalk and the 90-min descent is too long for younger kids. Under 18 cannot taste — French AOC tastings require legal age 18.
Approximately 28 million bottles — making Moët the volume leader of the Champagne grandes Maisons. The 28 km of cellars hold roughly 90 million bottles at any time, since aging takes 12–36 months on lees plus 3–9 months bottling-to-release.
Constant 10–12 °C year round — the same temperature in July as in January. The chalk crayères regulate temperature naturally; air conditioning is not used. Bring a layer (fleece or light jacket) regardless of season. Walks last 45–90 min.
For first-time visitors, yes — Moët's volume and Avenue de Champagne UNESCO setting make it the canonical Champagne experience. For repeat visitors, a family-grower vigneron tour ($150–$300) often delivers more access, smaller groups, and a more personal tasting. Many multi-stop tours bundle both. Our grandes marques decision guide compares all five featured Maisons by traveller profile.
Brut Impérial is the non-vintage flagship (assemblage of 100+ wines from multiple harvests, 12+ months on lees, 80+ million bottles/year). Vintage Brut is declared only in exceptional years (recent: 2013, 2015), spends 36+ months on lees, and is 100% from that harvest. Vintage is typically 2× the price.
Yes — the tasting salon includes a boutique with the full range, often at prices similar to the duty-free at Charles-de-Gaulle. Some collector cuvées (Grand Vintage Rosé, the Dom Pérignon range) are only available at the cellar or specialist retailers. Bring photo ID for customs declaration if exporting outside the EU.
Walk-ins are accepted in low season (November–March) on weekdays. From April to October, weekend visits are 100% booked-ahead, and even weekdays sell out 1–2 weeks ahead in shoulder season (May–June, September). For tour packages, book 10+ days ahead for any Saturday.
Still have questions? Email us at info@epernaychampagne.tours