Tour & Tasting of 2 Champagnes in Châlons-en-Champagne
Offered by :
Erik
Châlons-en-Champagne (51)
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Activity description :
- 1 hour
- Up to 25 people
- English
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 facilities, with a presentation of the champagne production process using historic production tools
- Tasting of 2 Balincourt Champagnes (Brut Séduction)
- Free access to 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.
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Location
Address: 14 Rue Basse de Compertrix, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne
Know before you go
- What to bring: A sweater or jacket is recommended; the temperature in the chalk quarries is 10 °C / 50 °F year-round.
