Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

About this experience

What ever your level of appreciation for Champagne we will adapt the tour make it special for you. I am the owner operator, an expert in Champagne, WSET level 3 in progress, and native English speaker. Never scripted, always personalised, we simply love to share the best about Champagne and have you make unforgettable memories on your day trip. Come alone, couples, groups of friends, and families. There will be some history, some culture, some vineyards to explore, and a lot to learn about the processes. The highlight is of course tasting the various champagnes after learning about them. It all makes sense when you are there! You will never look at champagne in the same way after this tour. Meet some producers, be amazed by the big houses, and if you're there at harvest you'll experience the amazing juice coming off a press!

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What you actually do

You get out at all 7 stops.

1. 1

   Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims

   Departure from Starbuck’s Odeon where you could have a café and croissant while waiting to Champagne.

   You get out here90 min

2. 2

   Champagne Lanson

   A recently restored Cathedral where most kings since Clovis were crowned is a true moment to discover. All stained glass was replaced with classic works up until two notable artists modernised the stories to be told. Marc Chagall miraculously kept his style and Imi Knoebel will wow you with impressive cubic colour.

   You get out here30 minAdmission included

3. 3

   Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers

   Depending on scheduling possibilities, a mid to big producer visit will start your day. It could be Lanson (one of my favourites) Pommery, Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, if in the morning. In the afternoon it could be Mercier, Boizel, Moet & Chandon (often full) Charles Mignon, or Nicolas Feuillatte in Chouilly.

   You get out here90 minAdmission included

4. 4

   Avenue de Champagne

   Where the idea of Champagne was born. Still to this day the methods written by Dom Pierre Perignon hold true. The church has a very important part in history. This will be a guided tour short enough but important in the understanding of Champagne and its history.

   You get out here30 minAdmission included

5. 5

   Villers-sous-Chatillon

   We'll take a drive up the richest avenue in the world. You'll have your lunch options here with some time to on your own. I'll point out the best places, which we will have done on the way to Reims. IF there is nice weather, a picnic can be chosen on the most fabulous viewpoint at Hautvillers.

   You get out here90 min

6. 6

   Paris

   Visit a small producer in a very up front intimate tour. Often this is the highlight of the day! You'll learn a lot, see a lot, and taste a lot.

   You get out here90 min

7. 7

   Return trip to Paris. Traffic is typically good until around EuroDisney, after it can and usually is very dense. You can be dropped off at or before Notre Dame Cathedral on our way back via Rive Droite from Pont d'Austerlitz or the pick up point.

   You get out here120 min

Where the day happens

6 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover your options will be discussed on the drive to reims. the group will decide on either a…, gratuities — budget for those separately.

Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.