Arriving in the Champagne region, you start your day with a sightseeing of Reims City of coronation, Reims is also the city of Champagne, definitely the most celebrated and festive of wines! You will enjoy the sight of the Reims Grandes Maisons de Champagne: Veuve Cliquot, Taittinger, Pommery, etc., many names that will make you think of a great party or a romantic dinner with a glass of champagne… And you are going to have more than one!
Guided Tour and Tasting at Grande Maison de Champagne Veuve Clicquot House founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot that became famous thanks to Madam Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin.[readmore]You will learn about this visionary young widow who built an empire, and became a legend in her time “la Grande Dame of the Champagne region". For a while, take a dip into the heart of this House, its heritage, its savoir-faire. And discover its unique chalk-cellars and the making-process of Champagne. At the end of the tour, enjoy the tasting of one glass of the Brut Yellow Label cuvée.
Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Reims Listed in the Unesco World Heritage, 13th century Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is one of Europe's most important Gothic structures. Let you be captivated by the unique stained glasses and the exceptionally rich statuary – over 2 300 statues among which the famous Smiling Angel. It is here that King Clovis was baptized around year 498 giving birth to the Kingdom of the Franks and starting a long-lasting tradition: except two, all of the Kings of France would be crowned here!
Champagne Tasting and Lunch In the heart of the Champagne’s Vineyards, we will introduce you to local specialities which will be assorted with different sorts of Champagne (blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, rosé) at a boutique winery.
The Marne's Valley Vineyards Here, the scenic Route du Champagne winds its way between plains, vineyards, forests and picturesque villages such as Chaumuzy, Passy Grigny. Realm of Pinot Meunier, a kind of grape that is only growing within the Champagne region. The Marne’s valley is known for its special “terroir” that gives to the Champagne much of its character. Let’s stop in the vineyard to discover it together!
Tour and Champagne Tasting at a family estate Before returning to Reims, you will experiment another face of Champagne: tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate. More than 4 000 family wine makers contribute to the prestige of Champagne and maintain the Tradition on from generation to generation, for one aim: the true expression of Champagne. Visit of the production’ site followed by a tasting of several cuvées (wines).
Read moreThis Tour doesn't include the Train Transportation to Reims and Return to Paris
Please be at the train station 20 minutes before departure
We strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended