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From Reims: Pommery Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings

1. From Reims: Pommery Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings

Meet your local guide near Reims center train station and start the day with the discovery of Reims city center by minivan. Drive by “Notre Dame de Reims”, one of the first monuments to be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover some emblematic places of the city, such as the “Porte de Mars”, a 2000-year-old arch, and the last Roman gate of the city. Absorb the historical atmosphere of the city, home of the coronation of the kings of France. Make the most of your morning in the Champagne region, starting with the exploration of the famous House of Champagne Pommery, with a complete tour of their cellars which are classified as UNESCO World’s Heritage. Finish in style this visit with two champagne tastings. Have a break at a viewpoint on the elegant Montagne de Reims vineyards, where your guide points out the particularities of the region: Why are our vines planted on hillsides? Why is our subsoil made from such pure chalk? Why does champagne only come from the Champagne region? End your morning by discovering a family-run winery. Tour the still-used-today traditional press and vat room as your guide details the traditional Champagne method with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their own production and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare champagnes. Your morning tour ends in front of Reims center train station.

Reims: Cathedral of Notre Dame Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

2. Reims: Cathedral of Notre Dame Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

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 church's many secrets. Inside, admire fine tapestries and stained glassed windows from the 13th to 20th centuries. Learn more about the history of the church from your licensed guide and discover which kings were crowned there.

From Paris: Reims and Champagne Tasting Full-Day Tour

3. From Paris: Reims and Champagne Tasting Full-Day Tour

Enjoy an exclusive day trip to the city of Reims, and discover where many French kings were crowned before the French Revolution. Transfer from Paris to the historic city in the Champagne region of France. Upon arrival, take a guided walk around the city center, and then go to the unique Reims Cathedral. Learn about its place in French history as the traditional coronation place for the kings of France. Marvel at its fine French Gothic architecture, and hear about some of the treasures contained within its walls. Next, transfer to the legendary vineyards of the Champagne region to taste different types of sparkling wine. Then, sit down and take the opportunity to discover local gastronomy. Savor a three-course lunch including a starter, main, and dessert at a local restaurant. Visit one of the most famous producers in the region. Learn how Champagne is made, from the pruning of the grape vines to the grape pressing, blending, and wine storage. See ancient cellars filled with glass containers and valuable contents gathering dust before tasting the wines. Finally, at the end of the day, you will return to your accommodation in Paris.

From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings

4. From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings

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.

From Reims: Tour and Tasting at Veuve Clicquot Family Domain

5. From Reims: Tour and Tasting at Veuve Clicquot Family Domain

This full-day tour begins with a pick-up at 9:20 AM at the forecourt of the Reims-Centre train station (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). When you arrive in the Champagne region, you’ll start with a sightseeing tour of Reims. The city of coronations, Reims, is also the city of Champagne, the most celebrated and festive of wines. On the way, hear about Reims, the city where the Kings of France were crowned, and arrive at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Estate (visit and tasting fees included). Pay a visit to the magnificent Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral. Explore inside the UNESCO-listed wonder on a guided tour and admire the 13th-century cathedral, with its striking Gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Enjoy a delicious lunch at your leisure in Reims. After that, take a scenic drive through the vineyards of Montagne de Reims, passing through the Grand Cru villages of Verzenay and Mailly, as your guide explains the Champagne-making process. Take a picture at the vineyards and hear about the importance of ‘terroir’ in cultivating grapes. You will then stop at a Champagne family estate and discover a different side of the prestigious Champagne industry and how Champagne is made. Finish this fantastic program with another tasting of 4 Champagne glasses (different ones). On return to Reims, your tour ends back at the train station at 5.45 PM.

Champagne Private Tour at Veuve Clicquot and Family Estate

6. Champagne Private Tour at Veuve Clicquot and Family Estate

Get transported in a luxury car for a guided day exploring Reims. Wander the high gothic arches of the Reims Cathedral. Taste your way through the chalk cellar walls of the Veuve Clicquot. Dine at an exquisite local winery, and sip domestic champagne while touring a local family estate. Spend the morning in awe of the majestic masterpiece of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Walk and talk with your guide around haunting gothic hallways, and rose-tinted stained glass windows. Experience the origin of vintage champagne at the world famous House of Veuve Clicquot. Tour the winery, and soak in the delicate tastes of truly authentic champagne. Lunch with an optional tour and Grand Cru tasting at a local winery, or at your leisure on your own. Apply your palette with a tasting and walk through a local family estate before being eloquently returned to your hotel, just in time for dinner.

Paris: Two Reims Champagne Vineyards with Tastings and Lunch

7. Paris: Two Reims Champagne Vineyards with Tastings and Lunch

Visit the old city of Reims with your local guide on this private day trip from Paris. Explore the vineyards and cellars of two champagne producers. Sample some local champagnes. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional French restaurant. Be greeted by your guide and take a high-speed train to the city of Reims, where a private car will take you into the countryside. Ride through rolling vineyards before stopping to tour two wineries. Learn more about the winemaking process. Breath in the fresh country air and savor a selection of champagnes. Drive to the village of Lude to visit a charming family restaurant. Head back to Reims to stroll through the streets and see the monuments. Admire the large medieval-style cathedral of Reims from the outside and learn about its rich history. Return to Paris on a high-speed train.

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What people are saying about Reims

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 141 reviews

It was a beautiful day to visit Champagne! Thomas was very informative, enthusiastic, funny, and really made the experience worth while. They picked up and dropped off at our hotel which was key after a day of drinking! The champagne and food were delicious and the views breathtaking! Definitely would come back

EXCELLENT!

It was a wonderful day of learning and camaraderie. Jonathan went above and beyond in his service and made sure we did not miss anything this area had to offer. We learned about the art of making great champagne and also stopped at the Notre Dame de Reims impressive Cathedral. It was a great day!

We had a great time our tour guide Batiste was perfect four our group. He spoke French and English. Food was amazing, vehicle was clean. Nothing but positive things to say about this all day tour.

Never has a visit been so exciting Thank you Véronique for your passion and the magnificent detailed explanations.

meeting place very easy to find. Very interesting guide. Appropriate length of visit.