France · CHAMPAGNE TASTINGS IN REIMS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 champagne tastings in Reims are worth the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest of the planning.
Small-group 2 pm Champagne afternoon from Reims with 6 tastings, two family growers, Hautvillers abbey, and an English guide.
“Lovely trip with Anne who explained everything very well. The 2 champagne houses we visited were wonderful.”
Reims morning Champagne tour with two family producers, cellar tours, and 6 tastings. Small group, English guide, 4 hours.
“Etienne was fabulous! He explained everything in clear terms about the process of making champagne. The two independent houses we visited were absolutely delightful—I will definitely book again!! Santé!”
Small-group Champagne tastings in Reims with two family growers, six pours, and a Hautvillers abbey stop on afternoons.
“Excellent guide, so kind and knowledgeable. I had such a great time and learned so much and enjoyed meeting the rest of the group. Cannot recommend it highly enough.”
Learn Champagne basics in Passy-Grigny at Dom Caudron, then taste three Meunier Champagnes and compare old and new presses.
“Very interesting, learned a lot about champagne making process and the tastings were super”
Small-group Champagne day trip from Reims with 3 family estates, 9 tastings, Hautvillers and Épernay sights, plus lunch.
“Absolutely lovely day made all the better by the insights from our guide. Great lunch restaurant and introduction to organic champagnes. Really loved both champagne producers we visited! Highly recommend!”
Ride e-bikes through Champagne vineyards from Epernay to Hautvillers, then enjoy cellar tastings and a classic lunch at Le Clos Corbier.
“Enjoyed the cycling and seeing the different vineyards especially in such a small area. Champagne Ave was surreal. Visiting the church of Dom Perignon was great too. Thomas was informative and helpful and our group was really friendly and enjoyable. Nice French lunch”
A 2-hour city-center stroll through Reims squares, ending at Sacrée Marianne for Champagne tasting or a non-alcoholic option.
“Très bonne visite qui permet de voir une bonne partie de Reims avec des explications et anecdotes qu'on n'aurait pas eues si on avait visité seules. Guide passionnée, je recommande cette visite si vous n'avez pas trop le temps de visiter Reims. Petit + pour l'option sans alcool et la super ambiance au marché des halles !”
Small-group Champagne half-day with Angélique: 6 tastings with food pairing, cellar tours, Epernay sights, Hautvillers Abbey, 4 hours.
“Tour was phenomenal. We scheduled on 31-12-2024 New Years Eve day when everything was booked or already closed. Angélique brought us to multiple champagne houses that stayed to support her and us. Great relationships with these people led to a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it and you will not be disappointed!!”
E-bike through UNESCO Champagne vineyards from Reims or Aÿ, with a family winery visit and a tasting of 3 champagnes.
“When my bike tour was cancelled, I was immediately rescheduled for a minivan tour at the same time. So no real interruption in my plan. Our tour guide was excellent and extremely detailed in her presentations. I would only suggest that while driving, she could have worn a mic so we could hear her more easily in the back seat. I totally recommend à la francaise tours.”
Reims city-center Champagne tasting in a shop cellar. Learn grapes to dosage, then sample three champagnes with a French or English guide.
“Het was erg leuk. Het is in de wijnwinkel van Marie en Maxime, zus en broer. Wij waren maar met z’n tweeën dus alle aandacht en ze legde het leuk uit. Ook waren er veel mensen in de winkel die kwamen wijnproeven, een erg gezellige sfeer. Heel anders dan een tour bij een groot wijnhuis maar voor ons perfect.”
Ride in a Land Rover Defender through Montagne de Reims vineyards, stop for views over Reims, and taste brut Champagne in 2 hours.
“Een privé tour door de wijngaarden, de herfstkleuren, de sfeer, ronduit prachtig! Christophe, de gids nam de tijd om uitgebreid te vertellen over de wijnsoorten, die gebruikt worden voor het maken van champagne. Met aandacht, humor en een persoonlijke touch verhalen over de bodemstructuur, de vignerons, de druivenrassen en hun groeistructuur. De jeep bracht ons naar uitkijkpunten om van het panorama te genieten, op de achtergrond het geluid van drijvers, het jachtseizoen is begonnen. En dat met een verrukkelijke champagne, de herfst op z’n mooist. Absoluut een topervaring, dank je!”
Reims Champagne day with Maison Mumm, Hautvillers, UNESCO vineyards, family winery tastings, and lunch, capped with guided cuvés in a small group.
“Julie was very knowledgeable and passionate about the region, the champagne and the houses. Excellent tour and a great day.”
A small-group Champagne day tour from Epernay or Reims with vineyard walks, an underground cellar, tastings, and lunch.
“You could not ask for a better guide than Angelique. She is a passionate local with a wonderful sense of fun. She really knew the best places to take us to see the variety of styles of Champagne making in the area. We got a great feel for the area and met amazing local people. Angelique was so warm and went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group was having the best time.”
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