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Champagne Tour: Reims and Épernay Day Trip
4.7
277 Ratings
Epernay
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the Champagne region and Reims. Explore French history, taste historic wines, visit champagne houses, and indulge in local gastronomy.
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the Champagne region and Reims. Explore French history, taste historic wines, visit champagne houses, and indulge in local gastronomy.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Épernay - Begin your journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel, traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to the heart of the Champagne region, Épernay. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the prestigious champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, or another renowned house, subject to…
- Épernay - Begin your journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel, traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to the heart of the Champagne region, Épernay. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the prestigious champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, or another renowned house, subject to availability. Discover the rich history of these iconic names and indulge in a tasting of exquisite champagne.
- Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne de Reims - Delight in local cuisine with a 3-course lunch at a charming local restaurant. The restaurant may vary based on availability.
- Champagne - Explore a local or family-owned champagne house, meeting the passionate individuals behind this exceptional beverage. Sample their refined and unique champagne while learning about the history of their estate. The champagne house may vary based on availability.
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - Get up close to the vineyards as your knowledgeable guide explains the different grape varietals, the terroir, and what makes champagne so revered.
- Champagne-Ardenne - Take a moment to admire the stunning views from a high vantage point in the heart of the Champagne region. The rolling vineyards and scenic landscape unfold before you, offering a tranquil and picturesque panorama that embodies the spirit of this celebrated area.
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims - Travel to the historic city of Reims in the Champagne region of France. Visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, marvel at its Gothic architecture, and learn about its historical significance and the treasures it holds. Even Joan of Arc made her way to Reims, convincing Charles VII to lead his troops through the city. It was in Reims Cathedral where Joan declared Charles VII as her king.
What's Included
- Cellars tour and tasting at one of famous champagne houses
- Champagne tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Tickets and access to all houses
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced and knowledgeable guide
- Cellars tour and tasting at one of famous champagne houses
- Champagne tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Tickets and access to all houses
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced and knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional orders at the restaurant
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional orders at the restaurant
Additional Information
Embark on a guided day tour from Paris to explore the Champagne region and visit the city of Reims, where French royalty were historically crowned. Experience the renowned cellars of esteemed champagne producers, delve into the region’s rich history, sample local wines, and indulge in a delightful lunch at a local eatery. Begin your journey with a…
Embark on a guided day tour from Paris to explore the Champagne region and visit the city of Reims, where French royalty were historically crowned. Experience the renowned cellars of esteemed champagne producers, delve into the region’s rich history, sample local wines, and indulge in a delightful lunch at a local eatery. Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation and travel to the heart of the champagne region, Épernay. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the prestigious champagne houses such as Moet & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Boizel, or other notable champagne houses, subject to availability, along with a visit to a smaller estate later in the day. Savor their refined and exclusive products while learning about the history of their champagne estate. Afterwards, participate in a third blind tasting to distinguish between various types of bubbly, all while being surrounded by the picturesque vineyards. Discover local culinary delights with a 3-course lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- Drinking age is 18; those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- The tour of a renowned Champagne house (e.g., Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Boizel) will be selected based on availability. If you have a specific preference, please contact us.
- Caves and wine cellars are usually cold around 45°F / 10°C; do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
- It takes around 2 hours to reach the champagne region and close to 2 hours to go back to Paris depending on the traffic.
Location
Epernay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(277 Ratings)
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Raquel_p
May 11, 2025
Just one word for it PERFECTION - This was simply PERFECTION!
If you want to have an amazing time in the champagne region and not only see mayor champagne house but local growers this is a MUST
T.j and Alex are the Best of the Best! They know all there is to know about the process and the region.
LOVE IT and will do it again when i travel to reims and epernay
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Eric_g
Apr 29, 2025
TJ is the Champagne MVP – Omaha to Épernay with Style - If you’re touring Champagne and get TJ as your guide, consider yourself blessed by the wine gods. This Omaha native has somehow mastered the art of French wine, local food, and tour logistics — all while being genuinely hilarious.
TJ brings the perfect mix of energy and expertise, keeping the tour on track without it ever feeling rushed. He knows everything — the grapes, the caves, the politics of Grand Cru status, and even how to explain secondary fermentation without putting you to sleep.
He’s got strong local connections, knows the region inside out, and does the little things to make sure everyone is having a great time (and getting great Champagne). Plus, he’s quick with a joke and makes even the most technical parts of the process feel fun.
We laughed, we learned, we drank — 10/10 would tour again.
Cheers to TJ — the Midwest’s finest export to France!
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Josel_p
Apr 27, 2025
Knowledge and professionalism, Mr Taylor was friendly and respectful - Excellent ,weather was perfect,
I recommend this tour , lunch was amazing,
The Notre Dame cathedral in the city of Rimes and old town very nice!
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Julie_a
Apr 27, 2025
10 out of 10! - Benoit was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about French history and the champagne region. The tour was amazing and the champagne delicious! Highly recommend.
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Cynthia_s
Apr 26, 2025
The BEST Champagne tour!!! - Our guide TJ, was amazing! We learned a LOT, and the champagne and the lunch exceeded all expectations! TJ did a great job teaching us about the process, and we made some great stops for photos. Highly recommend!
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Anita_b
Apr 23, 2025
Great experience. Our... - Great experience. Our small group was so fun. Max our guide and driver was very personable. The day was disrupted with it being a holiday so the usual resturant used was closed. Another was provided however they did run long with getting the food served. Max included a nice stop at the site of Dom Perignon and had a fun stop overlooking a beautiful country side with vineyards and more champagne.
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Linda_v
Apr 18, 2025
Champagne Tour Worth the Day Outside of Paris - Totally worth adding to your trip when you’re visiting Paris. There is only one place in the world that makes champagne, so you might as well treat yourself to a visit to this area. And, TJ was fabulous! Very knowledgeable about Champaign production, as well as the region. And, he makes it fun for everyone on the tour. I was traveling solo, and I highly recommend this tour to all solo travelers and groups!
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Jana_j
Apr 13, 2025
It was such a fun day!!... - It was such a fun day!! Sebastian was an excellent tour guide. He went out of his way to make our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Scott_b
Apr 9, 2025
We had the full day trip... - We had the full day trip to Reims and it was exceptional. Our guide Sebastian was fantastic and added so much value to our trip.
We even had an engagement with Carla and Scott which was so great to be a part of.
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Robinhatl
Apr 22, 2025
Worth a visit, consider visiting Avenue of Champagne - Enjoyed the trip. The first half was amazing - particularly the stop in Reims, the lunch at the small winery and the stop at the hilltop.
However, we weren't very impressed with the Nicolas Feuillatte tour. We were there on a Saturday so there was no activity (and I think she said it wasn't a working facility anyway). Yet the tour took an hour. Recommendation - make it a quick tour, spend more time on the champagne tasting (what makes yours the best). Plus, give us a glass for the tour. (Our tour guide was new.)
If Nicolas Feuillatte isn't open to adjusting their tour, consider skipping them. Honestly, we thought the tour would have been better if the second stop had been at champagne street going to several of the champagne houses along the row.
Our driver was very friendly and helpful, though not experienced with the champagne tour (he primarily did other tours), so he wasn't able to add a ton of value from that perspective. Both he and the other driver we partnered with were American.
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