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Reims Afternoon Exploration: Unveil the Champagne Making Process at Family Wineries in Epernay
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361 Ratings
Reims
Unveil the champagne making process at family wineries in Epernay on this afternoon exploration in Reims. Visit a traditional press and tank room, enjoy tastings, and learn about the unique terroir of the Champagne region.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hautvillers - Drive through the village of Hautvillers
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - Visit the church part of the abbey where Dom Pérignon used to live
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Climate-controlled transportation
- All entrance and tasting fees at two family-run wineries included
- Enjoy six Champagne tastings
- Intimate small-group experience, limited to 8 guests
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Other drinks
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Join your local guide at the tourist office of Reims Centre train station at 2.00 pm for an afternoon drive through the scenic landscape.
Stop at a family-owned winery, get a first-hand look at the traditional press and tank room, while your guide explains the process of making champagne. Enjoy several tastings of their finest champagnes.
Continue your journey down the Champagne Avenue in Epernay, home to several distinguished estates including Pol Roger, Moët & Chandon, among others.
Take a brief pause in the vineyards, soaking in the stunning views of the Champagne vines, recognized as UNESCO world’s heritage. Learn about our unique terroir and its distinct characteristics. Drive past the village of Hautvillers and stop by the church where Dom Pérignon rests.
The tour concludes with a visit to another family-owned winery, offering an opportunity to taste and compare multiple cuvées.
Completing an afternoon filled with memorable experiences, your guide will return you to the Reims Centre train station between 6.30 pm and 7.00 pm.
- We will meet at the tourism office of the main train station, not the tourism office in front of the Cathedral
- Please be 5 minutes before the tour starts
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear casual shoes as you will stop in the vines
- We cannot accept animals on tours
- We cannot accept children under 4 years old
Location
Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station)
Cour de la Gare
We will meet outside the train station of Reims centre in front of the tourist office a 2:00pm
Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Julie_m
Jun 24, 2024
An amazing afternoon with Emilie! - This trip far exceeded my expectations! Emilie was an exceptional guide with tremendous knowledge of the grower producers, the champagne making process and the region. We loved both Cordon Didierlaurent and Salmon champagne visits and the countryside was incroyable!
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Brisbanegirl22
Jun 22, 2024
Great experience discovering local champagne houses - Short on time, we wanted a tour that would give us a taste of local champagne produces in the Reims region. Our guide Emily was extremely knowledgeable and took us to 2 small producers which was a wonderful contrast to the big champagne houses and gave us something different to taste and experience. We also visited Haute Villiers and the grave if Dom Perignon, credited with creating champagne.
Being in a small group of six gave us a more personal tour, which we appreciated. Highly recommend!
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Alan_l
Jun 22, 2024
Half day Champagne tour - The guide was able to fully explain the process of making the Champagne, the region where it is grown and the history of the area. Was very friendly and open, easy to listen to. Was totally blown away by the number of grape vines being grown in the area and the beautiful views.
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Renee_d
Jun 21, 2024
A look into Champagne - This tour was exactly what we were looking for. We spent half a day in Reims exploring the town and half day touring 2 farms and learning all about the champagne making process -it was very interesting. The tastings were fun as well. Our guide, Emilie, was so nice and did a great job explaining everything along the way. Overall excellent experience!
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Carly_r
Jun 18, 2024
Fun experience! - Fun experience! We had a great time, learned about wine making, drank some fantastic local, small batch champagne.
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Vincent_s
Jun 17, 2024
The champagne tastings, guide, and company were great! - Our guide was awesome (Emily or Amy-Lee)! She explained in English the whole process of making champagne. And wow, she knew it and well! And her English was excellent. This was one of the best tours we had during our 2 week stay in France. Looking forward to our next trip. We will need to do a full day or more.
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250alisono
Jun 12, 2024
Champagne tour - Very informative afternoon. Friendly and very knowledgeable guide. Suzanne was brilliant. Sampled some beautiful champagne.
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Mike_b
Jun 12, 2024
Suzanne is a wonderful guide - Suzanne was a wonderful guide for our small group of seven. We visited two champagne families and several towns and historic sites. Suzanne was happy to answer all our questions and tell us about growing up in this beautiful area. Thank you, Suzanne, for a wonderful tour!
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Christopher_r
Jun 18, 2024
Lovely way to spend an afternoon in Chanpagne region. - Nice afternoon experience across the Chanpage countryside. Excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the Champagne region and process.Champagne houses were ok.
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Wouter_e
Jun 11, 2024
It’s okay. - The tour was really nice with Jerome as guide. Although I think the tour is really expensive for what you get. First house was not clean (toilet), but the second house was better. I think for such tour and amount of money you can arrange food or snacks with it.
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