Destination
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Cellars at Dom Perignon, Champagne, France; Courtesy Dom PerignonRead MoreDom Perignon
LVMH, the parent company of Dom Pérignon, uses former monk's Benedictine abbey for private receptions and VIP tastings. A visit to this picturesque and historic spot in the flower-filled village of Hautvillers is a highlight of any trip to Champagne....
Courtesy Michael Boudot, Domaine Restaurant Les AvisesRead MoreIndagare Tours: Champagne House Visits
Visiting the chalk caves—some of which have been in use since Gallo-Roman times—is a wonderful way to learn more about the complex, time-consuming process of Champagne-making and is a highlight of many visitors’ trip to the region. However, after your...
Read MoreKrug Champagne House
One of France’s most respected and celebrated Champagne houses, Krug was family owned for 165 years before it became part of LVMH in 2008. With an exclusive repertoire of masterfully blended wines and Champagnes, and the specialty Grand Cuvée varietal,...
Möet & Chandon, Champagne, France; Courtesy Möet & ChandonRead MoreMöet & Chandon
Located on Épernay’s impressive Avenue de Champagne, Möet & Chandon’s slick marble lobby and boutique is glitzier than some of the other grand maisons. After an introductory film, the tour passes by salons that hosted Napoleon Bonaparte (a good friend...
Read MoreReims Cathedral
The Reims Cathedral is a can't-miss site in the Champagne region. Built in the High Gothic style from 1211–1516, the cathedral has a long and fascinating history—for instance, it was the symbolic center of the Archdiocese, and it served as...
Read MoreRuinart
The grande dame of the grand maisons, Ruinart was founded in 1729 in Reims. Four of its 24 chalk cellars are listed as historic monuments. Tours here are the longest and most expensive of all the champagne houses. The two-hour...
Read MoreTaittinger
Tattinger continues a tradition begun in 1734, when Jacques Fourneaux opened the world’s third Champagne house. In 1932, Pierre Taittinger purchased the company and its grounds, and renamed it after himself. Visits here begin with a film about the brand’s...
Read MoreVranken Pommery
The unmissable Vranken Pommery turreted buildings on the outskirts of Reims were designed by Madame Pommery (1819–1890) herself. Reinforcing the brand’s historically important connection to art and design, this house showcases artworks from its permanent collection throughout the 11 miles...
