Highlights
- Explore Champagne cellars and taste world-famous sparkling wines
- Visit Reims Cathedral, UNESCO site and coronation place of French kings
- Visit Moët & Chandon or similar prestigious Champagne house in Épernay(optional)
- Enjoy a 3-course French lunch in the heart of the Champagne region
- Learn about the history of the region and champagne production
Description
Explore the Champagne region on a full-day guided tour from Paris and discover the birthplace of the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Visit the historic city of Reims, where French kings were crowned, and experience the vineyards, cellars, and prestigious Champagne houses that define this iconic region.
Your day begins with convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Paris. Travel in comfort through the scenic French countryside as your expert guide introduces you to the history, traditions, and winemaking heritage of Champagne.
Arriving in Épernay, the heart of the Champagne region, you will visit one of the world’s renowned Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Nicolas Feuillatte, Boizel, or another prestigious producer depending on availability. Enjoy a guided cellar tour, learn about the traditional Champagne-making process, and taste elegant cuvées in an authentic setting.
Continue your experience with a visit to the famous Avenue de Champagne, one of the most prestigious streets in the world of wine, lined with historic Champagne estates and grand houses.
Enjoy a traditional 3-course French lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, where you can relax and discover regional gastronomy in an authentic setting.
In the afternoon, continue deeper into the Champagne region with visits to smaller producers and family-owned estates. Learn how different winemaking styles create unique expressions of Champagne. Explore cellars, meet local producers, and enjoy guided tastings that highlight the contrast between large prestigious Champagne houses and artisanal winemaking traditions.
Experience a special blind tasting in a scenic vineyard setting, where you will learn to distinguish between different types of sparkling wine while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Your guide will also explain grape varieties, terroir, and what makes Champagne one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world.
The tour then continues to the historic city of Reims. Visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire its stunning Gothic architecture while learning about its royal history and significance in French heritage.
After a full day of Champagne tastings, vineyard experiences, cellar tours, and cultural discovery, relax on your comfortable return journey to Paris. You will be dropped off at your original pickup location with unforgettable memories of the Champagne region.
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/driver (optional)
Hotel accommodation
Extra tastings or purchases not listed in the program
Important Information
- The Champagne house visited (e.g. Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger) is subject to availability and may vary depending on the date and operational conditions. Specific requests cannot be guaranteed but will be accommodated where possible
- Transfer times and the overall duration of the tour are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions, and the daily schedule
- A 3-course French lunch is included in the tour price
- Cellars are often cold and humid, so we recommend bringing a jacket or warm layer
- The order of visits may vary depending on scheduling and operational needs to ensure the best possible experience
- In rare cases, vineyard visits may not be possible due to weather conditions or seasonal operations
- Guests under 18 years old may join the tour but will be offered non-alcoholic alternatives such as grape juice during tastings
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
