Tour & Champagne Tasting in Châlons-en-Champagne

Activity description :

1. 1 hour
2. Up to 25 people

Come discoverthe fascinating history of the Balincourt chalk quarry (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), from Gallo-Roman times to the present day, nearly 30 meters underground, while learning about the champagne-making process.

Tour itinerary (1 hour):

• Discover the fascinating history of the Châlons chalk quarries, formed during the Cretaceous period, the age of the dinosaurs
• Explore how humans mined the quarry—a practice dating back nearly 2,000 years—until the early 19th century, when champagne producers found an unparalleled setting there for its long aging process
• Tour of the production and storage facility, with a presentation of the champagne production process using historic production tools
• Tasting of Balincourt Champagne (Brut Séduction)
• Free time to browse the “Champagne’s Got Talent” boutique, which features some fifty Champagne treasures

Whether you’re a novice or a history and Champagne enthusiast, you’ll leave with a lasting memory from the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.