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From Reims: Champagne, Epernay, and Family-Run Wineries Tour

1. From Reims: Champagne, Epernay, and Family-Run Wineries Tour

Engage your senses with Champagne tastings at family-run, boutique wineries on this tour from Reims. Venture into cellars and uncover the secrets to producing Champagne. Travel in a comfortable and airconditioned van and visit the charming village of Hautvillers.  Meet your local guide at 2.00 pm in front of the tourist office of Reims Centre train station and start your afternoon with a drive through the countryside. Continue with a visit of a family-run winery. Tour the still-used traditional press and tank room as your guide details the traditional Champagne producing methods with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their products and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare Champagnes. Drive through the famous Champagne Avenue in Epernay, the capital of Champagne. See wheresome of the most prestigious estates are based such as Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Moët & Chandon, and Boizel. Appreciate a moment in the vineyard, with breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage Champagne vines, and acquire knowledge about the terroir particularities. Enjoy the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Finish your tour with a visit at another family-run winery, where you will be able to taste and compare various “cuvées.” After an afternoon full of experiences and precious souvenirs, your guide will drop you off in front of the tourist office of Reims central train station between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

Epernay: Tethered Balloon Experience

2. Epernay: Tethered Balloon Experience

Go on an adventure in a tethered giant helium-filled balloon, tied near the bottom of the Avenue de Champagne, and fly up to 150 meters from the ground.  Enjoy views over the town and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage vineyards. Admire a bird’s eye view of this beautiful area.  Look down into the hidden gardens of the beautiful Belle Epoque mansions and take in this unique atmosphere.

Reims: Guided Tour of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims

3. Reims: Guided Tour of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims

Journey back in time on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, a monument of French Gothic art and architecture where many of the kings of France were crowned. Upon arrival, admire the breathtaking façade of the cathedral, which dates to the middle ages, before heading inside to discover the church's many secrets. Inside, admire fine tapestries and stained glassed windows from the 13th to 20th centuries. Learn more about the history of the church from your licensed guide and discover which kings were crowned there.

From Reims: Gold Champagne Experience with 12 Tastings

4. From Reims: Gold Champagne Experience with 12 Tastings

- In Aÿ-Champagne : You will discover the historic hillsides of Aÿ which are classified as World Heritage Site by Unesco and its Grand Cru vineyards. Do you know that the village of Aÿ was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called "Wines of Aÿ". This is where I will take you to discover the historic village and its famous vineyard where I will tell you about the work of the vines, the grape varieties, this exceptional Terroir, sustainable viticulture. We will stop in front of the headquarters of famous Champagne Houses of Aÿ such as Bollinger, Deutz, Ayala. You will also taste the 3 famous Champagne spirits from the Goyard Distillery in Aÿ, the 1st founded in 1911 : Ratafia de Champagne, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne. - In Hautvillers : We will stop in this unmissable village to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Champagne, in the vineyard exactly where Dom Pérignon conducted his experiments. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape! We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during this day with explanations of the champagne production process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different Champagnes mainly composed of Pinot Noir (depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne). We will also visit the church of Dom Pérignon where he officiated for 40 years and where he now rests forever. - "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay : Another must-see Champagne Unesco World Heritage Site that we will cross. It is considered the most expensive 'Avenue in the world' with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometers of cellars which hide 200 million bottles. - In Cramant : Cramant is a famous village of the "Côte des Blancs" called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru". For lunch, we have selected for you Champagne and dining bars appreciated by the locals in order to share this convivial moment. - In Oger : Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village of the "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru. To join it, we will pass in front of the largest bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran" as well as the "Montaigu Site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon. In Oger, we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the day. You will taste many 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advices : Min. of 3 tastings per person to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.

Reims: Maison de Champagne and Wineries Tour with Tastings

5. Reims: Maison de Champagne and Wineries Tour with Tastings

Select you pick-up location and meet your local guide in Reims or in Epernay: - Option pick-up 1: Meet your local guide at 9.00 am in front of the tourist office situated next to Reims centre train station and start the day with a drive through the vineyard. - Option pick-up 2: Meet your local guide at 9.45 am in front of the gates of the visit center of Champagne Boizel. Drive through the Champagne Avenue in Epernay, the capital of Champagne where some of the most prestigious estates are based (Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Mercier, Boizel, Moët & Chandon). Visit the famous Grande Maison de Champagne Boizel (if not available can be replaced by a similar house), discover the champagne making process and enjoy 2 of their emblematic cuvée. Enjoy a moment in the vineyards, with breathtaking views on the Unescoworld’s heritage Champagne vines and acquire knowledge about the particularities of our “terroir”. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of champagne. Get to enter the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Be welcomed in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House (Le Clos Corbier). After a Champagne quiz, train your nose to identify the different aromas and flavors that can be found in Champagne through an olfactory workshop. Get competitive as you get to identify blindly 3 different champagnes from small wineries all while eating some local snacks. Enjoy a traditional lunch with paired wines and champagnes in a fun and familial atmosphere. Get introduced to local products like baguette, pâté croute, regional cheeses, pink biscuit, Ratafia… (the lunch can be adapted to allergies or specific diets). Appreciate the charming hillsides of the Champagne region and peek-behind-the-scenes of a family-run winery. Visit the traditional press, tank room and cellar of an authentic champagne grower. Stroll down the cool cellar corridors and glance at the immense quantity of bottles slowly maturing. Enjoy several tastings of their best–seller “cuvees” and find the best values of Champagne! After a day full of experiences and precious souvenirs, your guide will drop you off in Epernay et 5.15 pm or in Reims at 6.00 pm.

Reims: Champagne Cellars Tour with Tastings and Lunch

6. Reims: Champagne Cellars Tour with Tastings and Lunch

Head underground to the cellars of the iconic Veuve Clicquot and Pommery champagne houses. Learn about their production process, their Champagne, and the special history of each house. Enjoy guided tastings at both locations, and a delicious 3-course lunch. Start your tour at the Veuve Clicquot cellars. Have a tasting with explanations about the taste of the iconic Champagne.Listen as your guide explains the subtle notes of the drink. Then, stop by the Veuve Clicquot shop and have some retail therapy as you peruse different branded products. Afterward, enjoy a traditional French lunch in a classical French restaurant with homemade food and a Champagne aperitif. The 3-course lunch will give you the energy to go on your Champagne day with a tour at Pommery Champagne. Head over to Pommery, the most beautiful house with deep cellars full of bottles of Champagne and a surprise: a modern art exhibition right in the cellars. Explore the cellars at your own pace, then, once back on the ground, enjoy a last tasting of the Brut Royal Champagne. The meeting point can change depending on the vailability in the day of of house of Champagne. Please send us your WhatsApp number to receive the detailed itinerary. Thank you !

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

7. From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

Depart Brussels in the morning and travel by bus to Luxembourg City. Pass the beautiful city of Dinant on the shores of river Meuse, a city well-known for its music, history and beer. Continue the trip to Luxembourg to descover Place d'Armes, founded by the Spanish in 1671, where you can soak up the lively ambiance of its typical restaurants and cafés. Venture down a famous passage to reach Luxembourg City Hall on Place Guillaume II, and then continue to the 17th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of the Ville Haute. Explore the old town, the lookout in Chemin de la Corniche and experience the magical quartier of Grund. Get 2 hours of free time to shop, eat and explore at your own pace before the bus trip back to Brussels.

Private afternoon Tour : The Connoisseurs with 9 tastings

8. Private afternoon Tour : The Connoisseurs with 9 tastings

Discover two different subregions of the Champagne Appellation : The "Côte des Blancs" known as the kingdom of Chardonnay Grand cru and the "Vallée de la Marne", renowned for its hillside vineyards producing Pinot Noir, where the Champagne is born. - Meet 2 families of independent Champagne producers/growers with an explanation of the champagne production process, visit of the presses, wineries, cellars, and taste many different Champagnes including natural Champagnes (without dosage), old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels, ect. In addition to the commented tasting of 6 Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes, you will also taste the 3 Champagne spirits : Ratafia, Fine de Marne and Marc de Champagne, produced by the Goyard distillery which is the oldest in Champagne. - Our discovery route through the vineyards and villages of the "Côte des Blancs" passes in front of the Château de Saran, a prestigious property of the LVMH group (owner of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) and the production site of Champagne Moët & Chandon. - A commented passage is also planned in the very famous "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay where are located the superb mansions and production buildings of the Champagne Houses Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger. - When visiting Hautvillers, “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church, where you will be able to visit the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne. We will stop to admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Champagne overlooking the "Vallée de la Marne" in the hillsides listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco where Dom Pérignon performed his experiments. It is the ideal location to take unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape. Here we will also discuss sustainable viticulture and explain the management of the vineyard.

Private morning Tour : The Connaisseurs with 9 tastings

9. Private morning Tour : The Connaisseurs with 9 tastings

Discover two different subregions of the Champagne Appellation : The "Côte des Blancs" known as the kingdom of Chardonnay Grand cru and the "Vallée de la Marne", renowned for its hillside vineyards producing Pinot Noir, where the Champagne is born. - Meet 2 families of independent Champagne producers/growers with an explanation of the champagne production process, visit of the presses, wineries, cellars, and taste many different Champagnes including natural Champagnes (without dosage), old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels, ect. In addition to the commented tasting of 6 Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes, you will also taste the 3 Champagne spirits : Ratafia, Fine de Marne and Marc de Champagne, produced by the Goyard distillery which is the oldest in Champagne. - Our discovery route through the vineyards and villages of the "Côte des Blancs" passes in front of the Château de Saran, a prestigious property of the LVMH group (owner of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) and the production site of Champagne Moët & Chandon. - A commented passage is also planned in the very famous "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay where are located the superb mansions and production buildings of the Champagne Houses Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger. - When visiting Hautvillers, “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church, where you will be able to visit the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne. We will stop to admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Champagne overlooking the "Vallée de la Marne" in the hillsides listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco where Dom Pérignon performed his experiments. It is the ideal location to take unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape. Here we will also discuss sustainable viticulture and explain the management of the vineyard.

Champagne from Paris Day Trip: Wineries, Tastings & Lunch

10. Champagne from Paris Day Trip: Wineries, Tastings & Lunch

Your champagne adventure starts at a conveniently located meeting point in Paris. Say bonjour to your guide and small group, then board a cozy private minivan for the 1.5 hour drive to Champagne. Relax and admire the charming scenery of the French countryside as it unfolds outside your window. The first stop in Champagne is a family-run winery that’s been part of the same family for three generations. Meet the growers and follow them on an insightful tour of the vineyards, cellars, and more. You’ll wrap up by enjoying three of their superb champagnes in a tasting room overlooking the lush vineyards before heading out to lunch. Hop on the bus and drive to picturesque town nearby for lunch. Sit down for a delicious homestyle meal featuring seasonal cuisine with another glass of Champagne of course! The next stop is the beautiful town of Hautvillers. Make a brief stop for a glass in a fourth-generation family-run house, which you’ll sip in their stunning tasting space overlooking the vineyards. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the charming streets, including a stop at the final resting place of Champagne pioneer Dom Pérignon. Last on the itinerary is the home of France's top-selling Champagne, just a 10-minute drive away. Despite this brand's widespread popularity, the grapes used in production still come from a cooperative of small growers. You'll have a behind-the-scenes visit to the sleek, stunning production facility. See bottles whizzing through the ticketing machine, being robotically filled, turned, riddled and corked right before your eyes. Savor three glasses of Champagne in their gorgeous tasting room before your return trip to Paris.

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4.7 / 5

based on 63 reviews

This was an amazing experience! Well worth the price! I do not think you could replicate this experience for the same price independently as a foreign traveler. The value of the transportation and guide are certainly worth the price. Between going on the Moet tour, private tasting, amazing lunch, and small producer cellar tour and tasting the day was a great comprehensive champagne experience. Having a local tour guide also gave wonderful insight to the community and life in the region. We stayed in Paris and the direct train to Reims was easy to set up prior to arriving online. Wish we had more room in our bags to bring more champagne home! Can't beat the prices locally. Would recommend 10/10!

The tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and informative. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Reims.

We loved seeing the smaller champagne houses. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Overall incredible experience would seriously recommend to anyone taking a trip to Champagne.

Great experience, really pleasant tour guide! Highly recommended!