Ruinart Champagne House

07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Reims - the capital of 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. 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 of 2 glasses. 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. 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. 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 three high Level Options: 1. Option ADVANCED. “Une Seule Qualite" 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015. 2. Option PREMIUM. "Madame Clicquot" 1,5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015 - a showcase for the House's excellence. By Veuve Clicquot we can offer Upon request 2 highest level DeLuxe Options: 3. "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990. 4. "La Grande Dame, la vitrine d'excellence de la Maison" 4 hours. Wineyards and Cellars visiting, tastings 3 cuvées : Brut Carte Jaune, La Grande Dame et La Grande Dame Rosé. This option makes the trip 1,5 hours longer. 16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (140 km) 19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. If the visit at one of the Champagne houses on Your date is not available we offer You beforehand a relevant alternative or a higher level Experience. You can accept it or cancel free of charge. P.P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

07:30 Pickup from your hotel. 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. 10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Epernay. Guided tour at Moet et Chandon including the underground Cellars and Champagne tastings. We offer you the choice between two high Level Options: Option ADVANCED. By Moet et Chandon: "GRAND VINTAGE" Experience. Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. Option PREMIUM (highest level). By Moet et Chandon: "MOET COLLECTION". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc. Moet et Chandon is the world's biggest Champagne producer. Every second one bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne is being opened. 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break in Épernay at a local classical French restaurant. Épernay is known as the Champagne Capital of France. 13:30 Departure to Hautvillers village. It takes 10 minutes (6 km). 13:40 - 14:10 Visit the Abbey's Church of Sindulphe in Hautvillers. 14:00 Stop at the Best Viewpoint in Hautvillers with best Panoramic views over the vineyards and Marne river. 14:10 Departure to Reims. It takes 30 minutes (28 km). 14:45 - 16:45  Ruinart Champagne house visit. This is the first Champagne house created in 1729. UNESCO listed Cellars visit guided by local staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method. By RUINART "La Visite des Crayers" Guided Experience. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, Tastings 2 cuvées. 16:45 Departure to close located Reims Cathedral. 17:00 Departure to Reims Cathedral. It takes 5 minutes (2 km). 16:30 - 17:00 Reims Cathedral visit where most of the French kings were crowned. 17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes 2 hours (144 km) 19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. We reserve the right to offer You another Grand Champagne Houses like Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery, Mumm, Mercier in case if Ruinart or Moet et Chandon are not available for Your date. We inform You about the updates within 48 hours after the booking is made. If You would not accept our offer You can cancel the booking with no cancellations charges. P.P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

We start off from Reims with a visit at Ruinart where you hear the story of the oldest champagne house inside 2000 years old roman mines, after which you taste their champagne. Then off to visit the world-famous Cathedral of Reims Notre Dame, and a city tour of Reims, home of Mümm, Taittinger and more. I’ll suggest good restaurants to have lunch around Reims, where you can pair Champagne and delicious food. After lunch we’ll go to the countryside to see the villages surrounded by vineyards, and visit a small champagne producer, where you’re going to learn how champagne is made and taste 3 glasses of champagne.

Embark on an exclusive tour from Paris to Champagne with a private guide and chauffeur in a premium vehicle, returning to your hotel in style. Explore a historic château, once the residence of the renowned Veuve Clicquot, and indulge in a private tasting of prestigious cuvées from a boutique family-owned winery. Delight in a luxurious château brunch featuring French delicacies from a local farm: seasonal fruits, berries, nuts, charcuterie and artisanal cheeses, all served in an opulent dining room with a grand fireplace and breathtaking vineyard views. This is the true essence of “l’art de vivre” in Champagne. Stroll through the vineyards, capturing elegant photos and videos, and unwind on the terrace of a 19th-century mansion while sipping the finest Blanc de Blancs, steeped in the tradition of French aristocracy. Additional options: Enhance your experience with tastings at renowned Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Perrier-Jouët, Ruinart, Pommery, Mumm, Leclerc Briant, or Veuve Clicquot. We can also arrange exclusive dinner reservations, selecting the finest gastronomic destinations to suit your tastes. Please, check my instagram /shattslisa to see how this tour looks like.