Imagine…Night falls over Épernay, the lights twinkle, and the air is filled with a hint of magic. Wrapped in a cozy blanket aboard a vintage illuminated car, let yourself be carried away on a journey full of charm and winter warmth.
- Admire Épernay and the valley from a panoramic viewpoint as the day draws to a close
- Take a break in the vineyards with a warm spiced winter tea
- Discover the secrets of Champagne during a cellar visit with a winemaker
- Take part in a surprise workshop and create your own winter beverage
- Enjoy your creation by the fire, served with a crêpe flambéed in Marc de Champagne
- See the Avenue de Champagne in the evening and take home a little souvenir, our gift to you
- Enjoy a friendly experience, private or in a small group (up to 7 people)
| Included | ✅ Vintage vehicle (2CV, Estafette or 4L), decorated and illuminated for Christmas from 1 to 19 December ✅ Passionate local driver-guide ✅ Spiced winter tea (Christmas tea in December) ✅ Winery visit and tasting of 2 Champagnes ✅ Workshop on creating and tasting your winter drink ✅ Crêpe flambéed in Marc de Champagne, enjoyed by the fire ✅ Small souvenir gift (Christmas souvenir from 1 to 19 December) |
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| Not included | ✖ Personal purchases ✖ Transportation to and from the meeting point |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Bring along | Warm clothes |
| Participants | Participants: from 2 to 8 people |
Further information
First stop: Panoramic view over Épernay
The magic begins with a first stop up high, with a beautiful view over Épernay and the valley.
The city lights come on one by one, wrapping Épernay in a soft winter atmosphere. To warm you up, a spiced winter tea is served in the heart of the vineyards.Settle in under the blankets and enjoy this first moment out of time.From 1 to 19 December: the tea becomes a Christmas spiced tea, and your vehicle sparkles with festive lights.
Second stop: At the winemaker’s, cellar & hot Champagne
Head to a family-run wine estate to discover another side of Champagne.Upon your arrival, the winemaker will welcome you with a glass of Champagne, before inviting you to a unique workshop : the details of which we’re keeping a secret… Choose your spices and ingredients, mix them together, and let your creativity run wild as you craft a warm, fragrant, and comforting drink inspired by winter traditions.Then set off to explore the cellars with a second glass of Champagne in hand. Your guide reveals the secrets of how Champagne is made, from working the vines to ageing the bottles.After the visit comes the coziest moment of all: wrap yourself in a blanket and settle in by the fire to taste your hot Champagne, served with a crêpe flambéed in Marc de Champagne, the region’s emblematic spirit.A gourmet and friendly moment, with a crackling fire, the scent of spices and winter sweetness.
Third stop: The Avenue de Champagne by night
To finish, head back to Épernay. Your vintage car takes you along the legendary Avenue de Champagne, where the façades of the great Champagne Houses are revealed in the evening lights.One last drive to admire the avenue before closing this winter interlude, and a little souvenir of your winter tour is given to you to extend the pleasure once you are back home.From 1 to 19 December: the Avenue de Champagne is dressed in its finest festive lights, and your souvenir becomes a Champagne Christmas gift.
