All inclusive Package.
2 Lunches & Champagne tastings.
Registered guide, entrance fees for 2 days.
2 nights in Hotel**** in Reims.

Available from March 1st to December 21st.

Every day, let you be guided on the picturesque
Route du Champagne among vineyards and grand crus villages,
have a tour and tasting at Grande Maison and at a family estate,
delight with a Champagne tasting lunch.

Epernay Picturesque: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Vineyards of the Côtes des Blancs and Grand Cru Villages, tour and Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon, Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, Champagne tasting lunch, tour and Champagne tasting at a family wine maker, and Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers.

Pick up: 09:00AM at  Reims Train Station forecourt or 08:50 AM at your hotel****

The tour begins with Scenic Route des Champagnes.
It meanders among the vineyards and picturesque villages, offering a charming bucolic landscape. We take you to the Côte des Blancs for a sightseeing of some of the most famous Grandes Maisons de Champagne such as: Bollinger, Gosset, Deutz, etc. En route the countryside is enamelled with beautiful Grand Cru villages like Ay, Hautvillers, Bouzy, Le Mesnil, Vernezay, etc.

Guided tour of Hautvillers & Dom Pérignon's Abbey
Drive to the Marne Valley on a journey through the vineyard to meet with another prestigious figure: Dom Pérignon who finalized the process to elaborate Champagne. He highly contributed to the fame of Champagne and is now buried in the church of the former Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers.

Tour and tasting at world famous Grande Maison de Champagne Moët & Chandon.
Founded in 1743 by Claude Möet it becomes within 40 year the first international brand in the world. Its history is linked to some famous figures such as The Marquise de Pompadour and Napoleon 1st. This Champagne is also sold to many important historical events among which King Edwards VII’s coronation, Cannes Film Festival, the 120th anniversary of the Liberty Statue, etc…It is probably nowadays the most famous Champagne brand around the world.

Please be informed according to availability, Moët et Chandon could be replaced by Mercier or De Castellane.

 Stroll along the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay.
Located in the heart of town, Epernay is internationally known as the "Capital of Champagne". Epernay’s stunning main street appears like an exhibition of opulent mansions housing the most illustrious Maisons de Champagne: Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouet, Mercier, etc. Not to mention the 100km of tunnels under the pavement!

Lunch and Champagne tasting at either a winery or a Champagne bar.
We will introduce you to local specialties which will be assorted with three sorts of Champagne (Blanc de blancs, Blanc de noirs and Rosé) of the main terroirs of the Champagne region like: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blanc).

Lunch at local winery may change according to their availability, it could be replaced by a local restaurant

Tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the discovery of another face of Champagne: tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate. Among the Grandes Maisons de Champagne, more than 4 000 family wine makers contribute to the prestige of Champagne and maintain the Tradition on from generation to generation.

 
Drop-off: 05:10 PM at your hotel****, dinner at leisure or 05:00 PM at Reims Train Station forecourt

 Reims Scenic: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Sightseeing of the Grandes Maisons de Champagne in Reims, guided tour of Reims Cathedral, tour and Champagne tasting at Mumm, Champagne tasting lunch, tour and Champagne tasting at family estate in the Montagne de Reims vineyard.

Pick up: 09:00AM at  Reims Train Station forecourt or 08:50 AM at your hotel****

You start your day with a sightseeing of Reims.
City of coronation, Reims is also the city of Champagne, definitely the most celebrated and festive of wines! You will enjoy the sight of the Reims Grandes Maisons de Champagne: Veuve Cliquot, Taittinger, Pommery, etc., many names that will make you think of a great party or a romantic dinner with a glass of champagne… And you are going to have more than one!

Guided tour and tasting at world famous Grande Maison de Champagne Veuve Clicquot.

House founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and his widow Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin. For a while, take a dip into the heart of this House, its heritage, its savoir-faire. And discover the making-process of its cuvées.

Tour and Champagne tasting of the Brut Yellow Label cuvée. 

Please be informed according to availibility, Veuve Clicquot could be replaced by Champagne G.H. Mumm.

Guided tour of the Cathedral of Reims.
Listed in the Unesco World Heritage, 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. Let you be captivated by the unique stained glasses and the exceptionally rich statuary – over 2 300 statues among which the famous Smiling Angel. It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France would be crowned here!

Lunch & Champagne tasting.
Lunch and Champagne tasting at either a cellar or a Champagne bar. We will introduce you to local specialties which will be assorted with three sorts of Champagne (Blanc de blancs, Blanc de noirs and Rosé) of the main terroirs of the Champagne region like: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blanc).

Lunch at local winery may change according to their availability, it could be replaced by a local restaurant

The Montagne de Reims’ Vineyards.
After lunch, we take you to the Montagne de Reims vineyards. Here, the scenic Route du Champagne winds its way between plains, vineyards, forests and remarkable Grand Cru villages such as Verzy, Verzenay and Bouzy. Realm of Pinot Noir, 9 of the 17 grand cru villages in the whole of Champagne region lay on and around the Montagne de Reims. Here, the special “terroir” gives Champagne much of its character. Let’s stop in the vineyard to discover it together!

Tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate near Reims, dedicated to the true expression of Champagne.

 Drop-off: 05:10 PM at your hotel****, dinner at leisure or 05:00 PM at Reims Train Station forecourt

Our philosophy being to be serious without taking ourselves too seriously, our guides will not give you a lecture but will take you as a friend and in a relaxed way, reveal plenty of anecdotes about the Grandes Maisons de Champagne and will tell you about our daily life in this beautiful region.

All our guides are licensed and bilingual. Each of them will give you detailed historical and architectural visits of the highlights of the Champagne region. He or she is qualified and entitled to take you through any indoor and outdoor site such as the Grandes Maisons de Champagne, the vineyards, the family estates, Reims Cathedral, etc.

YOUR HOTEL IN THE HEART OF REIMS FOR 2 NIGHTS

Check in at your hotel**** La Paix - double occupancy.

Located in the heart of Reims, in an exceptional setting, a stone's throw from the Cathedral and the shops, Hotel de La Paix combines modernity and cultural heritage. Among contemporary lines, designer furniture, old stones and colourful variations, there reins a serene, fluid and light atmosphere.

Hotel may change according to their availability. Should a provider be unavailable we will offer alternatives of the same standard.

Champagne Day tours from Paris

Reims being only 60 minutes away from Paris by TGV, here is our train time stable recommendation.

From  Paris to Reims
Departure: Paris Gare de l'Est to Reims Centre 07.38 AM. Train n°2501

Train connection at Champagne-Ardenne at 08.18 AM

Arrival: Reims central city 08.41 AM

09.00 AM meeting point, in front of the main entrance of the train station of Reims.
Your guide will be parked in front of the Tourist Office of the train station (Mercedes grey minivan).

From Reims return to Paris
Departure: Reims Centre to Paris Gare de l'Est 05.15 PM. Train n°2752
Arrival: Paris Gare de l'Est 06.01 PM.