Food & wine

Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris

4.8(1024 reviews)Paris, France
11hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This small-group tour from Paris takes you to the Champagne region, where you will learn about the process of growing, harvesting, bottling, and tasting Champagne. The trip includes visits to two wineries, the Reims Cathedral, and Dom Perignon's grave, along with at least six tastings of various Champagnes. Participants will meet winemakers, walk through vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, and explore cellars filled with Champagne. The tour is suited for those interested in wine and its production, but may not be ideal for those seeking a fast-paced experience. Be aware that this tour involves walking and may require some mobility.

Itinerary

1

Champagne-Ardenne

See the Chardonnay and Pinot Noire grapes on the beautiful rolling hills of Champagne. You'll walk through a vineyard and learn about the different techniques for growing and harvesting Champagne suitable grapes from your friendly and knowledgeable guide!

2

Nicolas Feuillatte

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne is the favorite Champagne of the French people, enjoy the visit of the facility and taste 3 glasses of Champagne !

3

Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers

This Abbey and its Church are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Benedictine friar named Dom Perignon lived here in the 1600s. Your guide will take you to the Abbey Church to hear his history. Then you'll visit the graveside of Dom Perignon and thank Dom for the bubbles!

4

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims

More than 800 years old this cathedral is a Gothic gem! It is covered in gorgeous stone carvings on the inside and outside. Your guide will explain its fascinating history and then give you 20-30 minutes to explore on your own and take the souvenir photos that you are craving.

5

Champagne DOMI

Here you'll meet Stéphane an authentic, and charming, vintner (winemaker) of Champagne. He'll walk you through the entire process of making Champagne and let you get up close to the wine press and racks of champagne bottles in his cellars. Then you'll taste 3-4 different Champagne wines with him. You might go to an other small producer of Champagne on the day of your visit, we've got few partners and they are all very nice to visit and taste !

6

Epernay

Epernay is known as the capital of Champagne. Your guide will take you to the heart of the old town and point out several of its most notable aspects. Then you’ll have a full hour of free time to explore the town and eat lunch wherever you like. Your lunch is not included in our tour price.

What's included / not included

Visit to Hautvillers Abbey and tomb of Dom Perignon6 Champagne tastings held at two different wineries.Expert local guideVisit to Reims CathedralPersonal welcome and guided visit of family run wineryGuided visit of Champagne house Nicolas FeuillatteRound trip transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned minivan
Tips aka "pour boire" in French. Our guides prefer cash tips but also accept bottles of good wine.Your own lunch and whatever you choose to drink at lunch.

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Small group tour of 8 people maximum
  • Minimum age for all tour participants is 7 years

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