Explore the beautiful Reims and taste the sparkling wines of the region on a full-day tour from Paris. See the unique Reims Cathedral, visit the vineyards of Champagne, and more with a guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- You will be picked up from your accommodation in Paris at the start of the tour. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Paris
Van
(100 minutes)
Champagne house
Guided tour, Champagne tasting (2 hours)
Lunch (1.5 hours)
Champagne house
Guided tour, Champagne tasting (1.5 hours)
Marne
Photo stop, Champagne tasting (1 hour)
Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame
Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Van
(2 hours)
Arrive back at:
Paris
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Marvel at the cathedral where French royalty were crowned
- Experience a tasting and tour one of the grand champagne houses
- Enjoy a 3-course lunch and learn more about the gastronomy of France
- Visit the cellars and have a tasting in two different champagne houses
- Learn about the history of the region and champagne production
Full description
Explore the Champagne region and see the historic city of Reims to discover
where French royalty were crowned 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 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.
Transfer to the historic city of Reims in the Champagne region of France. See the
magnificent Reims Cathedral, marvel at its Gothic architecture and learn about its
role in history of the region and some of the treasured contained within its walls.
Finish with a drop off at your hotel, having tasted and experienced the best
champagne has to offer.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Tickets and access to all houses
- Cellar tour
- Guide
- Champagne tastings
- 3-course lunch
- Bottled water
- Wine purchases (optional)
- Gratuities
- Additional orders at the restaurant
Not suitable for
- Children under 16 years
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The tour of the larger champagne house is subject to availability and may
- include any of the following: Moet & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot,
- Taittinger, or other famous champagne houses
- The duration of the transfers and trip is approximate and will depend on the
- schedule for the day, the time of day, and traffic conditions
- Lunch is included in the price of the trip
- The cellars are often cold and damp, so a jacket or second layer is
- recommended
- Depending on the timings of each of the two tours, the schedule may occur
- in a different order than above
- We do our best to fit all activities into one day; however, there may be
- instances occasionally where a visit to the vines may not be possible
- (weather, schedule, etc.)
- Persons under 18 years of age may be offered non-alcoholic grape juice