Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims Cathedral and Winery Visits from Paris
by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€460Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and starts in Paris with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan. The tour visits the Champagne region, including walking through vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes to learn grape-growing and harvesting methods. Participants stop at two wineries for a total of six Champagne tastings. At the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne house, visitors tour the facility and sample three glasses of Champagne. The tour also includes a guided visit to Hautvillers Abbey, where Dom Perignon lived, and a visit to his gravesite. Next is a visit to the Gothic-style Reims Cathedral, with historical commentary followed by some free time to explore and take photos. The day continues in Epernay, known as the capital of Champagne, where there is an hour of free time for lunch (not included). Later, the group visits the Champagne DOMI winery to meet the winemaker Stéphane, who explains the Champagne-making process and offers three to four tastings. Depending on the day, there may be an additional visit to another small Champagne producer. An expert local guide leads the tour throughout. Tips and lunch are not included. The group size is limited to eight people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Champagne-Ardenne
Walk through vineyards on rolling hills growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Learn about the methods for growing and harvesting Champagne grapes from the guide during a 60-minute visit.
60 min
Nicolas Feuillatte
Tour the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne facility, a popular French Champagne house, and taste three glasses of Champagne during this 90-minute stop.
90 min
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
Visit the Hautvillers Abbey and Church, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, where Dom Perignon lived in the 1600s. The guide explains his history and leads a visit to Dom Perignon’s gravesite in this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Explore the Gothic-style Reims Cathedral, over 800 years old, with detailed stone carvings inside and outside. The guide provides historical information, followed by 20-30 minutes of free time for photos and independent exploration during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Champagne DOMI
Meet Stéphane, a Champagne winemaker, who explains the entire Champagne production process. See the wine press and bottle racks in the cellar, then taste three to four Champagnes. Another small producer may be visited instead, depending on the day, during this 90-minute stop.
90 min
Epernay
Visit the town of Epernay, known as the Champagne capital. The guide highlights key spots in the old town, then guests have a full hour of free time to explore and have lunch (not included).
60 min
Meeting point
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
End point
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims Cathedral and Winery Visits from Paris
by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€460Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and starts in Paris with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan. The tour visits the Champagne region, including walking through vineyards of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes to learn grape-growing and harvesting methods. Participants stop at two wineries for a total of six Champagne tastings. At the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne house, visitors tour the facility and sample three glasses of Champagne. The tour also includes a guided visit to Hautvillers Abbey, where Dom Perignon lived, and a visit to his gravesite. Next is a visit to the Gothic-style Reims Cathedral, with historical commentary followed by some free time to explore and take photos. The day continues in Epernay, known as the capital of Champagne, where there is an hour of free time for lunch (not included). Later, the group visits the Champagne DOMI winery to meet the winemaker Stéphane, who explains the Champagne-making process and offers three to four tastings. Depending on the day, there may be an additional visit to another small Champagne producer. An expert local guide leads the tour throughout. Tips and lunch are not included. The group size is limited to eight people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Champagne-Ardenne
Walk through vineyards on rolling hills growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Learn about the methods for growing and harvesting Champagne grapes from the guide during a 60-minute visit.
60 min
Nicolas Feuillatte
Tour the Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne facility, a popular French Champagne house, and taste three glasses of Champagne during this 90-minute stop.
90 min
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
Visit the Hautvillers Abbey and Church, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, where Dom Perignon lived in the 1600s. The guide explains his history and leads a visit to Dom Perignon’s gravesite in this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims
Explore the Gothic-style Reims Cathedral, over 800 years old, with detailed stone carvings inside and outside. The guide provides historical information, followed by 20-30 minutes of free time for photos and independent exploration during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Champagne DOMI
Meet Stéphane, a Champagne winemaker, who explains the entire Champagne production process. See the wine press and bottle racks in the cellar, then taste three to four Champagnes. Another small producer may be visited instead, depending on the day, during this 90-minute stop.
90 min
Epernay
Visit the town of Epernay, known as the Champagne capital. The guide highlights key spots in the old town, then guests have a full hour of free time to explore and have lunch (not included).
60 min
Meeting point
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
End point
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.