From Paris: Reims and Champagne Tasting Full-Day Tour

Champagne Region Full-Day Tour from Paris

This full-day guided tour from Paris explores the Champagne region with visits to vineyards, prestigious Champagne houses, and Reims Cathedral, ideal for wine and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore Champagne cellars and taste world-famous sparkling wines
• Visit Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO site and coronation place of French kings
• Optional visit to Moët & Chandon or a similar prestigious Champagne house in Épernay
• Enjoy a 3-course French lunch in the Champagne region
• Learn about the history of the region and Champagne production

Description

Begin with hotel pickup in Paris and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus through the French countryside. Your expert guide provides insights into the history, traditions, and winemaking heritage of Champagne.

Arrive in Épernay, the core of the Champagne region, to visit one of its renowned Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Nicolas Feuillatte, or Boizel, depending on availability. Take a guided cellar tour, learn the traditional Champagne-making process, and taste elegant cuvées.

Walk along the Avenue de Champagne, a prestigious street lined with historic Champagne estates. Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch at a local restaurant, featuring regional cuisine.

In the afternoon, visit smaller family-owned Champagne producers to compare artisanal and large-scale winemaking approaches. Participate in guided tastings and a blind tasting in a vineyard setting, learning about grape varieties, terroir, and the distinct qualities of Champagne.

Conclude the tour with a visit to Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Gothic architecture and royal history, before returning comfortably to Paris.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
• Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Guided visit to a prestigious Champagne house (e.g., Moët & Chandon or similar, subject to availability)
• Cellar tour and Champagne tasting at a major house
• Visit to a small family-run Champagne winery with tasting
• 3-course traditional French lunch at a local restaurant
• Visit to Avenue de Champagne in Épernay
• Visit to Reims Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Vineyard and Champagne region insights from your guide

Excludes

• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Additional food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips for guide and driver (optional)
• Hotel accommodation
• Extra tastings or purchases not listed in the program

Important Information

• The Champagne house visited is subject to availability and may vary depending on date and operational conditions; specific requests cannot be guaranteed but will be accommodated where possible.
• Transfer times and tour duration are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, and schedule changes.
• A 3-course French lunch is included in the price.
• Cellars are often cold and humid; bring a jacket or warm layer.
• Visit order may change to ensure the best experience.
• Vineyard visits may be unavailable due to weather or seasonal operations.
• Guests under 18 years old may join but will receive non-alcoholic alternatives during tastings.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Book in advance to secure your preferred date and consider bringing a jacket for cellar visits. Morning departures are recommended for a full experience of the region.