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Winery · Épernay, Grande Leste
Maison Moët & Chandon
Champagne house founded in 1743 on the Avenue de Champagne. The guided visit goes through part of the caves dug into the chalk, 10 to 30 meters below ground. By reservation.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Maison Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 and is headquartered on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. It is the largest champagne producer in the region, with over a thousand hectares of its own vineyards, and its history is intertwined with that of the avenue itself.
The guided tour descends into the caves, dug into the chalk between 10 and 30 meters below ground. There are kilometers of galleries where the bottles age under stable temperature and humidity conditions. During the tour, the guide explains the stages of champagne production and the house's connection to Dom Pérignon, the monk from neighboring Hautvillers.
Above ground, the headquarters has a courtyard and gardens facing the avenue, and on the other side lie the historic residences linked to the house. The visit usually ends with a tasting, in formats ranging from one to several glasses.
The caves are part of the Avenue de Champagne ensemble, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015 as part of the Banks, Houses and Caves of Champagne.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours for the guided visit with tasting.
Best time
Book well in advance, especially from May to October and on weekends, when places sell out. Confirm opening days, which change in the low season.
How to get there
It's at number 18 on the Avenue de Champagne, about a 10-minute walk from Gare d'Épernay.
Tip
Bring a jacket and comfortable shoes for the galleries. After the visit, walk along the avenue to the Musée du Vin de Champagne et d'Archéologie régionale, a short distance away.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Maison Moët & Chandon
Do I need to reserve the visit to Moët & Chandon?
Yes, tours are guided and have limited availability. Book on the house's website and confirm the language.
How deep are the cellars?
The galleries lie between 10 and 30 meters below ground, excavated in chalk.
What is the house's connection to Dom Pérignon?
Dom Pérignon was a monk at the abbey of Hautvillers, about 6 km from Épernay, and tended the abbey's vineyards and presses. The visit tells that story and the connection between the house and the village.