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Champagne & Reims Tasting Day Trip from Paris: Explore French History and Taste Historic Wines
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205 Ratings
Epernay
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the Champagne region and Reims. Explore French history, taste historic wines, visit champagne houses, and indulge in local gastronomy.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Epernay - After the pick-up from your hotel in the morning, your trip will start, head for the heart of the champagne in a air-conditioned minivan to region of ‘Epernay where you will start with a guided tour of one of the grand
champagne houses such as: Moet & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot,
Taittinger, or other famous champagne houses, depending on availability. Learn about the history of its namesake and have a chance to sip some fine champagne. -
Restaurant Le Théâtre - Discover local gastronomy and savor a 3-course lunch at a
local restaurant. Restaurant may change based on availability. -
Champagne - Visit a local or a family owned champagne house and meet the people behind the
production of this great drink. Taste their elegant and exclusive product and
hear about the history of their champagne estate. Champagne house may change based on availability - Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - See the vines up and personal while your experienced guide tells you about the different varietals of grapes, the terroir, and what makes champagne so celebrated.
- Champagne-Ardenne - Pause and take in the breathtaking vistas from the elevated vantage point in the heart of the Champagne region. The rolling vineyards and picturesque landscape spread out before you, painting a scene of serene beauty that captures the essence of this renowned region.
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims - Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims: Transfer to the historic city of Reims in the
Champagne region of France. See the magnificent Reims Cathedral, marvel at
its Gothic architecture and learn about its role in history of the region and
some of the treasured contained within its walls. Even Joan of Arc herself,
made her way to Reims. She persuaded Charles VII to move all the troops
through the city and they did, it was then in the Reims Cathedral, where Joan
declared Charles VII as her king.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Tickets and access to all houses
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced and knowledgable guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional orders at the restaurant
Additional Information
Embark on a guided day trip to the Champagne region from Paris to witness the place where French kings were coronated in the city of Reims. Explore the underground cellars of well-known champagne manufactures, delve into the region’s past, sample local wines, and indulge in a mouthwatering lunch at a regional eatery. Your trip begins with a pickup from your lodging, leading to the center of the champagne region, Épernay. Tour through renowned champagne establishments like: Moet & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, or other noted champagne houses, subject to availability, along with a visit to a smaller estate as the day progresses. Acquaint yourself with local culinary delights, relishing a 3-course lunch at a regional eatery. Pay a visit to a local champagne house and interact with the individuals responsible for crafting this delightful beverage. Marvel at the striking Reims Cathedral, appreciate its Gothic design elements and get enlightened about its significance in regional history and the treasures housed within its premises.
- Drinking age is 18; those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- Visit of major champagne houses is subject of availability and can be replaced by: MOET ET CHANDON, Pommery, G.H MUMM, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, Canard-Duchêne, Nicolas Feuillatte, Lanson
- Caves and wine cellars are usually cold around 45°F / 10°C; do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
- It takes around 2 hours to reach the champagne region and close to 2 hours to go back to Paris depending on the traffic.
Location
Epernay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(205 Ratings)
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N1426kmcoreyf
May 21, 2024
Amazing private tour through Champagne Countryside , Vineyard's, Cellars , Tasting and Excellent Lunch. - This trip was Amazing , Very Educational, Full of history and the best tasting Champagne.. From small Family owned vineyards in amazing scenic stone villages hundred of years old in a rolling hillside farm setting, this is every travellers paradise. Great opportunity for photos and a small quiet tour without the huge bus loads of tourists. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants the true experience of the Champagne Region.
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Amy_s
May 17, 2024
Lovely small group tour - Excellent trip! Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, comfortable van. Great size for a group tour! Such a lovely day.
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Amdillion
May 15, 2024
Reims tour rocked! - Sebastian took special care to ensure we were taken care of. Provided a lot of education and special touches to the trip. Allowed us time for enjoying the full experience! I would highly recommend this tour. Very enjoyable day.
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Noreen_h
May 15, 2024
Pricey, but worth it! - Pricey, but worth it. TJ, our guide. was fabulous! Saw 2 champagne houses, tasted much champagne and visited the cathedral in Reims. Now we are ready to start our own champagne house! Not really, but you do learn a lot of valuable information.
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Andrea_p
May 12, 2024
Beautiful day with Champagne - Thomas led us on a great adventure to the Reims Cathedral and the Champagne Region. We had a delightful Michelin Star lunch, 3 champagne tastings and a wander through a vineyard! Thomas was professional and kind, providing a wonderful experience! We would highly recommend!
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91kelceyb
May 10, 2024
Toasting in Reims! - Sebastian was a wonderful guide! Not only did he teach us all about champagne on the way tour destination, but he was able to quickly pivot our itinerary based on our needs. We had a wonderful time and are so grateful for his guidance! Thanks Sebastian!!
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Rhys_and_larysa
May 6, 2024
Parfait! - Parfait! A fantastic day spent with Sebastian in the Champagne region.
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Nilesb1128
May 1, 2024
Best day trip for Champaign - Excellent, Sébastien was an amazing type guide! Very well planned, timed, informative, and thoughtful. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a day trip!
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278helgel
Apr 26, 2024
Beautiful day in Champagne! - A fantastic day. T.J. our driver and guide were outstanding. Friendly and welcoming.
Knowledgeable and service minded.
After a short drive, we were driven to the Champagne house Nicolas Feuillatte. A very great and educational tour where you followed the process from grape to bottle and finished product.
And finally we got to taste three different champagnes.
There was also a little trip to Moet.
Lovely three-course lunch.
The cathedral in Reimes was beautiful.
Nice to get to a small champagne house that only used the Menuiere grape. Very interesting to learn about the grape.
Pleasant and relaxing journey, full of experiences.
Recommended.
T.J.
FANTASTIC!
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Amy_h
May 14, 2024
Champagne tour - The guide was very knowledgeable. We were able to learn a lot about the area and the process of champagne making. I only wish the blind tasting were another winery but it was just a tasting at a view point.
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