Moët and Chandon Champagne Cellars

Moët et Chandon is a worldwide name today, but it didn't exactly come from humble beginnings. From the very start it was a favorite of King Louis XV, and soon after it was known throughout Europe as the Champagne to drink. From Napoleon to Queen Victoria, everyone wanted a glass of Moët et Chandon! Now under the umbrella brand of LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton, 26 million bottles are produced yearly, and the brand continues to be associated with the finer things in life.

But elitist, they are not. The Moët et Chandon headquarters in Epernay are open to the public for tours and tastings, and visitors can walk through the 17 miles of underground cellars, learn how Champagne is made and then choose from a selection of tastings that bring a new appreciation to this most celebratory of drinks.

Practical Info

The Moët et Chandon cellars are open on weekdays from the end of January through March and every day throughout the rest of the year, except for national holidays. The building is accessible by foot from the Epernay train station. And for the record, it is pronounced “mo-ETT,” not “mo-AY.” French!