Reims Afternoon Exploration: Unveil the Champagne Making Process at Family Wineries in Epernay
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330 Ratings
Reims
Unveil the champagne making process at family wineries in Epernay on this afternoon exploration in Reims. Visit a traditional press and tank room, enjoy tastings, and learn about the unique terroir of the Champagne region.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hautvillers - Drive through the village of Hautvillers
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - Visit the church part of the abbey where Dom Pérignon used to live
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Climate-controlled transportation
- All entrance and tasting fees at two family-run wineries included
- Enjoy six Champagne tastings
- Intimate small-group experience, limited to 8 guests
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Other drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join your local guide at the tourist office of Reims Centre train station at 2.00 pm for an afternoon drive through the scenic landscape.
Stop at a family-owned winery, get a first-hand look at the traditional press and tank room, while your guide explains the process of making champagne. Enjoy several tastings of their finest champagnes.
Continue your journey down the Champagne Avenue in Epernay, home to several distinguished estates including Pol Roger, Moët & Chandon, among others.
Take a brief pause in the vineyards, soaking in the stunning views of the Champagne vines, recognized as UNESCO world’s heritage. Learn about our unique terroir and its distinct characteristics. Drive past the village of Hautvillers and stop by the church where Dom Pérignon rests.
The tour concludes with a visit to another family-owned winery, offering an opportunity to taste and compare multiple cuvées.
Completing an afternoon filled with memorable experiences, your guide will return you to the Reims Centre train station between 6.30 pm and 7.00 pm.
- We will meet at the tourism office of the main train station, not the tourism office in front of the Cathedral
- Please be 5 minutes before the tour starts
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear casual shoes as you will stop in the vines
- The tour is not compatible with children under 10 years old
- We cannot accept animals on tours
Location
Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station)
Cour de la Gare
We will meet outside the train station of Reims centre in front of the tourist office a 2:00pm
Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Thomas_h
Apr 25, 2024
Knowledgeable leader and very friendly - Chloe provided a lot of great info on the champagne producing process and the tours were well done. Also a very safe driver, which is important to me. Bring a jacket for the cellars and bring a water bottle - we had a great group. Build in time to spend in Reims if coming in from Paris for the day. Very easy train transport from gare de l’Est and the town is easily walkable from the Reims train station.
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Sharyn_m
Apr 24, 2024
Great champagne tour! - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. This made our tour enjoyable and memorable. The variety of champagne sampled was good and tasting ratafia for the first time was a bonus. Just had to buy a bottle of my own!
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Julie_b
Apr 15, 2024
Great experience - Chloe was great. Super knowledgeable and took us to some awesome spots! 100% would take this tour again!
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Robert_h
Apr 14, 2024
Champagne Aussies - We had a fabulous tour guide Anne, who was very knowledgeable and helpful. The countryside was beautiful and the tours of the champagne houses and tastings were most enjoyable. All round a great afternoon's experience.
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Stephen_l
Apr 14, 2024
Wonderful afternoon tasting champagnes in the French countryside - Our guide was Jerome and he did an excellent job taking us to 2 small wineries outside of Reims. The 2nd winery was actually right outside of Epernay city center. The countryside was beautiful. There was another couple from the UK that joined so it was almost like a private tour. We also visited the church where Dom P. was buried. We tasted 6 champagnes and bought 2 bottles of our fav to take home with us. Jerome took us back to the Reims station in time to take the 7:15 pm train back to Paris.
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Stephenrgregory
Apr 6, 2024
Great experience - A really great afternoon visiting champagne producers we would never have otherwise found. Learned a lot. Thanks Xavier for a wonderful afternoon
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Michelle_w
Mar 31, 2024
Fun in Champagne with champagne - Well, it was a wonderful, fun way to spend a day. Our guide Tom was laid back, pleasant, friendly, funny and well informed. The best part was talking with people and feeling like you were hanging out with a group of friends. So fun. Thank you Tom!
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13ferie
Mar 27, 2024
Take this trip with you!! - We had a wonderful guide (unfortunately can't remember his name) who took us to two smaller vineyards in Champagne. We got a good introduction to the history of the area and how champagne is made.
And got to taste three different champagnes at each location.
The trip lasted about 5 hours and is highly recommended!
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Christopher_c
Mar 24, 2024
A great small champagne tour - It was a great way to see a few different champagne houses and sites around the region while learning about the champagne making process. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. For the price I thought it was a very reasonable way to get around and experience the region without renting a car.
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Dawndawn_b
Mar 23, 2024
Great day but expected more - It's beautiful area but guess was expecting more . More of tour than champagne tasting- we drove to dom per resting place and 2 champagne places - was underwhelming for the price
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