Starting from the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay, enjoy a short day experience in the magic world of Champagne. Cycle through the heart of the region, its UNESCO-listed vineyards and its valley. Discover the making process and appreciate a cellar visit, tastings and traditional lunch at a typical Champagne House.
- Discovery of the historical village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church
- Ride through the UNESCO classified vineyards
- Cellar visit and tastings at a family domaine: Le Clos Corbier
- Casual lunch with Champagnes and regional specialties
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| Duration | 5 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Participants | Tour takes place from 2 to 8 participants. |
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Further information
Duration: 5 hours
Meet your local guide in Mareuil-sur-Ay at 9:45am at Le Clos Corbier, 5 Boulevard Nicolas François Billecart, 51160 Mareuil-sur-Ay (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XNqePUxfS1WWsGkN8) (Minivan pick-up and drop off not included for departures from Mareuil-sur-Ay)
After a drive deep in the Champagne countryside to a typical Champagne House, Le Clos Corbier, your bikes will be ready for you to ride. Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. Deserve your champagne glasses cycling through Premier and Grand Cru villages, and fully experience the complexity of our terroir. Enjoy breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines of Champagne.
You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Finish your time in Hautvillers with a guided visit of the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried.
Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back to Le Clos Corbier. Visit the cellars and taste different champagnes from the family domaine, where you will see and be taught about the champagne making process.
Then immerse yourself into the French lifestyle with a traditional lunch, which consists of homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of champagnes : cheese puffs, paté en croute, quiche, lentils, cheeses, Reims pink biscuit (the lunch can be adapted to allergies or specific diets). After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 3.00pm. Please note that the electric bikes are heavier than regular bikes, as a consequence it is required to be comfortable with cycling.
