Reims Guided tours

Visit a renowned Champagne house and a smaller, family-owned winery or cooperative. Enjoy multiple tastings throughout the day, along with a traditional French lunch paired with Champagne. Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in central Paris. Meet your guide and settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. On the way to the Champagne region, enjoy fresh croissants while your guide shares insights and stories about Champagne, the region, and its traditions. Once in Champagne, you will start with a guided visit to a major Champagne house (such as Moët & Chandon, Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, Pommery, Lanson, or Nicolas Feuillatte). Explore the cellars, learn about the production process, and enjoy your first tasting. Then, take a scenic drive through the vineyards as you head to the lunch location. Along the way, your wine expert guide will lead a tasting in a middle of the vines and talk more about the terroir and winemaking techniques unique to the region. Lunch is served at either a family-run Champagne house or a quality local restaurant, where you will taste different styles of Champagne, like Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, or ratafia (a sweet local liqueur, when available), paired with a meal of classic French cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit a second producer (either a family estate or a cooperative) to discover a different approach to Champagne production. Of course, this visit ends with another tasting! At the end of the day, you will be dropped off in central Paris (for small group tours), or at your hotel if you selected the private tour option, a perfect way to wrap up a sparkling day in Champagne.

Journey back in time on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, a monument of French Gothic art and architecture where many of the kings of France were crowned. Upon arrival, admire the breathtaking façade of the cathedral, which dates to the middle ages, before heading inside to discover the cathedral's many secrets. Inside, admire fine stained glassed windows from the 13th to 20th centuries. Learn more about the history of the cathedral from your licensed guide and discover which kings were crowned there.

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, 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. 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.

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.

Join your expert guide at 9:20AM in front of the Reims Centre Train Station Tourist Office and dive into the world of Champagne. Visit two small, family-owned producers and gain an insider’s perspective on Champagne making. Start with an in-depth exploration of a boutique vineyard. Learn about the "méthode champenoise" and discover the entire process from grape pressing to cellar aging. Enjoy a guided tour of the estate, including their cuverie and cellars, before tasting three of their finest cuvées. Next, continue your Champagne journey with a visit to another estate. Although this stop is shorter, it’s no less impactful. Engage directly with the owners, tour their vineyard, and indulge in three more distinct cuvées, exploring the diversity of Champagne’s flavors and aromas in a quick yet rich experience. The tour concludes at 1:10 PM back at Reims Centre Train Station. Whether you're a seasoned Champagne lover or new to the world of sparkling wines, this half-day tour offers an authentic, memorable insight into the heart of the Champagne region.

The roots of this Champagne House are in Passy-Grigny, a village in the heart of Marne Valley where a famous priest, Aime Caudron, had a visionary and promising idea. In 1929, he gathered the winemakers of the village to create what has become known as the Meunier grape. That English tour gives you the chance to go behind the scenes and learn how Champagne is made. From the Passy-Grigny vine grower’s first press to the current modern vat house, it invites novices and experts alike into the unique and prestigious universe of Champagne. You will finish the experience with a tasting of 3 Champagnes paired with 3 Chocolates.

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.

Along the streets and squares, your guide will explain the history of Reims. Squares have always been at the heart of urban activity, and are unrivalled in their ability to immerse us in a city's past. Playing hide-and-seek with the different eras will be your great pleasure on this cross-disciplinary itinerary. Antique, medieval, classical or modern... you're about to embark on a journey through 2,000 years of Reims history. A journey that culminates with a drink at Sacrée Marianne in the Halles du Boulingrin! The drink in question will of course be Champagne, the king of wines, which is also part of the heritage of Reims and the region. A non-alcoholic beverage will be served to minors under 18 and to those not wishing to drink champagne. (choose the child price during the booking process)

Head into the heart of Marne Valley to the charming village of Passy-Grigny where your Champagne adventure awaits. Enjoy a guided tour and discover everything there is to know about Champagne including the unique grapes that are used to make it and how it is produced. See both old and new Champagne presses, watch a mini-movie about vines and wines, and ignite your passion for Meunier grapes. At the end of the tour, enjoy a tasting session of three Champagnes made with only the Meunier grape variety.

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).