Epernay

Wheelchair accessible

Discover the Champagne region of France on a shared or private wine-tasting tour from Paris. Explore a top champagne house and a family-owned winery, with plenty of wine tastings and a traditional French lunch during the day. Start with pickup from your centrally-located hotel in Paris. Meet your driver-guide and travel in a cozy air-conditioned minivan to the Champagne region. Enjoy tasty croissants on the way, while your guide tells you all you need to know about the sparkling universe of champagne. Once you arrive in Champagne, start your day with a visit to a prestigious champagne estate (one of Moët & Chandon, Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, Pommery, Lanson). Discover never-ending galleries filled with bottles and of course, finish the guided tour with a tasting. Continue the journey and admire the landscapes as you make your way to a tranquil vineyard. Enjoy a tasting of local led by your expert guide. Discover the basics of professional wine tasting, and how to identify the characteristics of each wine. Stop for lunch in a family-run champagne house or at a top local restaurant. Taste several glasses of champagne such as Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Champagne Rosé, and ratafias (sweet liqueur). Pair the wines with a delicious lunch of authentic French cuisine. After lunch, enjoy a digestive tour through the vineyard of the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. Learn the characteristics of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, and enjoy amazing views over the vineyard. Last, but not least, visit another family-run winery where you may learn the art of sabrage or disgorgement “à la volée” (a technique for opening a champagne bottle). Taste several delicious champagnes before heading back to Paris, where you will be dropped off in a central area.

Embark on an unforgettable afternoon tour of the Champagne region, starting in Reims at 2:00 pm, right in front of the Reims Centre train station's tourist office (address: Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims). This tour will take you to the charming village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, where you’ll explore its rich history and visit the church where Dom Pérignon is buried. Then, visit two family-run Champagne producers, where you’ll learn about the traditional methods of Champagne production. At each winery, you’ll enjoy three tastings of their signature Champagnes, providing you with a comprehensive and immersive experience. By the end of the day, you’ll have tasted a total of six distinct Champagnes and gained a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind this iconic beverage. The tour will conclude at 6:30 pm, returning you to the starting point at the Reims Centre train station’s tourist office.

Experience Aÿ-Champagne during a tour, tasting, and lunch experience at a typical Champagne house in the middle of the Le Clos Corbier Champagne vineyards. See cellars dug in the 1850s and a traditional press. Learn the secrets of the Champagne-making process. Arrive at the winery and take a seat and enjoy your tasting class with a Champagne quiz. Train your nose to identify different aromas and flavors that can be found in Champagne through an olfactory workshop. Get competitive as you blindly identify 3 different champagnes from various small wineries, all while eating local snacks. Next, immerse yourself in the French lifestyle with a casual lunch of homemade regional specialties like pâté en croute (meat-filled pastry), Langres cheese, or pink biscuit cake paired with a variety of champagnes. Continue your tastings with the local red wine, Côteaux Champenois, and the regional liquor known as Ratafia. End your Champagne experience after lunch in the early afternoon.

Arrive at a beautiful Champagne House called Vollereaux Champagne in the Marne Valley of Champagne. Begin the 1-hour tour with a guided visit of the historic cellars. Learn about the history of the house and the champagne-making process. Find out how the house was founded in 1805, and now stretches over 100-acres, covering the 13 villages of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay. Discover how the 6th-generation of the Vollereaux family continues a 200-year legacy of family management at the champagne house. At the end of the tour, taste 3 different champagnes as you feel the sense of sharing and togetherness which reflects the family's history and its pursuits. 

Visit the only place in the world that grows and produces Champagne on a full-day trip from Paris. Take a guided tour of the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne House and a family-run winery. Enjoy included tasting opportunities and the chance to discover Reims Cathedral during the day. Start the tour from Paris on a minibus that will take you to Champagne. Visit the quaint chapel of the Abbey at Hautvillers, which is also the gravesite of Dom Pérignon, the father of Champagne. Learn about him with your guide, then meet with a local producer to hear about the wine-growing process. Enjoy a fully-guided tour at the House of Nicolas Feuillatte, the world’s largest producer of Champagne. Taste 3 glasses of Champagne on your Champagne house tour. You'll also have the opportunity to taste at least 3 different types of Champagne at a local family-run winery and pick up some bottles for souvenirs. Before heading back to Paris, visit the Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the defining models of Gothic art, and have free time to see the area where 25 French Kings were crowned.

Option Pick-Up 1: Pick-up from Reims at 9:00 am in front of the Reims Centre train station tourist office (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tDwpQpJ57NGghT2i8). For train arrivals, exit via the REIMS CENTER. Drive towards Epernay, the capital of Champagne, to discover the region and its unique terroir. Option Pick-Up 2: Pick-up from Epernay at 9:35 am in front of the Epernay Tourist Office (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bc4HZiv3J8tuqRa49). Pass the famous Avenue de Champagne, lined with prestigious Champagne Houses. Option Pick-Up 3: Pick-up from Mareuil-sur-Ay at 9:45 am at Le Clos Corbier (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9vvchofvBDXjKWEF9). Minivan service is not included for this location. Arrive at Le Clos Corbier, where e-bikes will be ready for your Champagne countryside adventure. Ride through Premier and Grand Cru villages to reach some of Champagne’s most beautiful and remote locations. Enjoy breathtaking views of UNESCO-listed vineyards, then visit Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Here, you’ll see the church where Dom Pérignon is buried. Please note: No alcohol will be consumed during the bike tour itself, as drinking is prohibited while cycling. Upon your return to Le Clos Corbier, you’ll enjoy a cellar visit, champagne tasting, and an introduction to the champagne-making process. Enjoy a traditional French lunch featuring local specialties like cheese puffs, paté-croute, quiche, and Reims pink biscuit (adaptable for dietary needs). Important Note: Participants must be comfortable and confident riding a bike, as e-bikes are heavier than standard bicycles. For safety reasons, we may refuse participation at departure if guests do not demonstrate sufficient cycling experience. Drop-off is at 3:00 pm (Mareuil-sur-Ay), 3:15 pm (Epernay), and 4:00 pm (Reims).

During your experience of 2 hours, we will tell you the history of the Champagne region and the work of the vineyard according to the seasons. Take a trip back in time while enjoying the comfort of our vintage vehicle: an Estafette Alouette Renault. Champagne tasting in the middle of the vines. Our tastings take place right in the heart of the vineyards, whatever the weather (rain, cold, wind). To fully enjoy the experience, we recommend dressing accordingly. Stops with views of the vineyard. The opportunity for you to photograph magnificent landscapes and points of view. Initiation to the ‘sabrage’ of the bottle of Champagne.

Leave Paris behind and embark on an unforgettable small-group journey to the Champagne region, limited to just 15 travelers. This carefully designed tour offers an insider’s look at both world-famous Champagne houses and family-run vineyards, giving you a well-rounded experience of this prestigious wine region. Start your day with a scenic drive to one of Champagne’s most renowned producers, where you’ll explore historic cellars and learn about the intricate art of Champagne making. Enjoy a guided tasting of their finest cuvées and discover what makes their production so exceptional. Continue to Épernay, the heart of Champagne, for free time to stroll along the legendary Avenue de Champagne, home to some of the world’s most prestigious Champagne houses. After exploring, indulge in a gourmet lunch paired with Champagne in this charming town. In the afternoon, escape into the rolling vineyards for a visit to a family-owned estate, where tradition and craftsmanship come together. Savor more tastings, including a special local drink, and gain insight into small-batch production techniques that have been passed down for generations. With an expert guide leading the way, this full-day Champagne experience blends history, culture, and indulgence, making it the perfect escape for wine lovers and curious travelers alike.

Explore our estate from the garden where our grandfather’s vines grow, through our vineyards, down to the cool depths of our cellar. The tour ends with a tasting of three champagnes and our emblematic Ratafia Champenois—an immersive journey through the terroirs of Mareuil-le-Port, Épernay, and Tours-sur-Marne. Guided by our passion for biodiversity and sustainable viticulture, discover how our soils shape each cuvée. Learn the art of tasting and experience the perfect blend of taste, tradition, and terroir. Just 2 hours from Paris, 20 minutes from Épernay, and 30 minutes from Reims.

Explore the Champagne region on a guided day tour from Paris. Visit the cellars of reputable champagne producers, learn about the history of the region, taste local wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Start with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation and head for the heart of the champagne region, Épernay. Take a guided tour of one of the grand champagne houses such as: Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Moet & Chandon, Boizel or other famous champagne houses, depending on availability, as well as a smaller estate later in the day. Learn about the history of its namesake and sip on fine champagne. Discover local gastronomy and savor a 3-course lunch at a local restaurant. 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. Visit a local 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, afterwards enjoy a third blind tasting and learn to differentiate between different types of bubbly in this tasting right surrounded by the vineyards. Finish with a drop off at your hotel, having tasted and experienced the best champagne has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have a better understanding of the various types of Champagne, such as Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Champagne rosé, as well as the distinction between Grands Crus and Premiers Crus and the concept of Champagne terroir.