Trip Code: IT221
Five nights in France’s Champagne region for up to six guests, in a private villa just ten minutes from Épernay, the capital of Champagne. It’s a trip built around the cellars, the tastings, and the good living that made this corner of France famous, with a private home to come back to at the end of every day.
Your days move through Champagne’s most storied names and its quieter corners alike. You’ll tour the cellars and taste at the Moët & Chandon headquarters in Épernay and the Veuve Clicquot headquarters in Reims, both on small group tours, then go off the beaten path with two boutique wineries set in Grand Cru villages — one in the Montagne de Reims, one in the Côte des Blancs. One evening, a private chef comes to the villa and prepares a traditional three-course dinner, so at least one night is spent around your own table with nobody needing to leave.
Home base is a private three-bedroom, three-bathroom house with room for the whole group of up to six, ten minutes from Épernay. Final cleaning and utilities are taken care of, and a concierge is on hand throughout to add extra activities to your stay whenever you want to build the days out further.
Reservations must be booked 90 days in advance of travel. Reservations must be booked within 12 months and travel must be completed within 24 months from the event date. Airfare and ground transportation are not included; guests are encouraged to arrange a rental car for independent travel between the villa and tour sites. There are no blackout dates for this experience; however, all dates are subject to villa availability. Mission First Fundraising is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot.