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Private Champagne Day Trip from Paris

5(3 reviews)Paris, France
11h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This private day trip from Paris includes visits to the UNESCO cellars of Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot, along with tastings of their renowned champagnes. The trip is conducted in a Mercedes vehicle and includes hotel pickup. You will also visit the Reims Cathedral. There are three options available: ADVANCED, ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER, and PREMIUM, with details in the itinerary. A restaurant reservation can be arranged as part of the experience. Note that while an experienced chauffeur will provide transportation and entrance tickets, they are not a guide. A live guide can be added for an extra fee, which must be booked in advance.

Itinerary

1

Paris

07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.

2

Maison Ruinart

10:00 - 12:00  Arrival in Reims. Guided tour at Champagne Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house created 1729 including the UNESCO listed underground Cellars and Champagne tastings. We offer 2 options: ADVANCED. Experience "Visite des Crayeres": Guided Cellars tour. 2 hours. Max 12 people. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 2 cuvées Ruinart.  ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER. Experience “Blanc Singulier”: Guided Cellars tour. 2 hours. Max 12 people. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 3 cuvées Ruinart: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc Singulier Édition 17, Blanc Singulier Édition 19.

3

Reims

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch time in Reims. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Reims is the capital of the Champagne region.

4

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims

13:40 - 14:10 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned. 14:10 Departure to Veuve Clicquot Champagne House.

5

Veuve Clicquot

14:15 - 16:30 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more than 22 million bottles per year and is one of the biggest producers. UNESCO listed Cellars Guided tour made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method. We offer you the choice between the following high Level Options: ADVANCED: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: “Une Seule Qualite". 1.5 hours. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015. ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: “Une Seule Qualite". 1.5 hours. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015.  PREMIUM: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990.

6

Paris

19:00 Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.

What's included / not included

Mercedes E220 or Mercedes MinivanReims Cathedral self-guided visitAll Fees and Taxes, Bottled WaterRuinart since 1729 Guided Cellars tour & tasting due to Your choice, see descriptionVeuve Clicquot Guided Cellar tour & tasting due to Your choice, see description
Gratuities and SouvenirsMeals and drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old. Anyway minors can participate at the Cellars Guided tours
  • Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.

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