Reims

Reims: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch

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Small Group Half Day Tour to the Champagne Region from Reims with Champagne Tastings
  • 6 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend a delightful day exploring France's most famous winemaking region on this afternoon Champagne tour from Reims. Travel with a guide and small group along Epernay’s celebrated ‘Avenue de Champagne,’ and learn what sets the region’s bubbly apart from other sparkling wines during a stroll through the vineyards. Take part in a fun workshop on Champagne and become an expert taster of this famous sparkling wine at a typical Champagne house. Get a behind-the-scenes peak with a tour of a family winery and, of course, taste plenty of the effervescent elixir throughout the day.
  • See the houses some of the world's most famous Champagne makers
  • Learn about the Champagne-making process and history at a tasting class
  • Taste plenty of bubbly at a family winery and during a workshop
  • Small group ensures personalized service

Sample Menu

Main

Regional specialties with dessert and Champagne

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Small-group tour (maximum 8 persons)
  • Local English speaking guide
  • 7 Champagne tasting during the day
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Other drinks
  • Pick-up and drop-offs in Paris

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station)
    Cr de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France

    We will meet outside the train station of Reims centre in front of the tourist office. Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour departure. Be careful, there are two tourists offices in Reims. The meeting point is at the train station tourist office, not the cathedral tourist office. Enjoy your day !

Start time

11:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your driver and guide outside the Reims train station, and climb aboard a comfortable minivan with a small group of fellow wine lovers. Take a scenic drive through the vineyards and along Epernay’s famous ‘Avenue du Champagne,’ where you can see the houses of Moët et Chandon, Perrier Jouet, Pol Roger, and others and hear what sets these prestigious brands apart from other winemakers.

Follow the journey of the grape from vine to bottle, and learn even more about the complex Champagne-making process at a restored Champagne house.

Your tour ends back at your original departure point.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear casual shoes as you will stop in the vines
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We will organize Champagne shipping for you (US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong) if you find any crush !
  • The tour is not compatible with children under 10 years old
  • We cannot accept animals on tours
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Kim_c
Thomas was an excellent knowledgeable guide! Was a lovely day in a beautiful area! Met some great people and tasted delicious champagne.

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Perfect day trip from Paris!
Shannon_W, May 2024
We had an excellent tour with Francesco! He was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and really made our day trip to Reims such a delight! He offered to take group photos and his communication was excellent. I highly recommend this tour!
10/10 Highly Recommend
Courtney_N, May 2024
Everything was seamless from pickup to dropoff. Suzanna was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Our lunch at Collard-Milesi was our favorite meal of the trip and the ambiance was perfection.
Response from Host, May 2024
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your positive review of your Champagne tour experience ! We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at le Clos Corbier. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! A la Française Team
Thomas was an excellent...
Kim_c, May 2024
Thomas was an excellent knowledgeable guide! Was a lovely day in a beautiful area! Met some great people and tasted delicious champagne.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Kim, Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour in Champagne with Thomas ! Our guides are committed to creating unforgettable experiences, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards A la Française Team
Worth the price and the time.
MonicaM_R, May 2024
This was very informative. I liked the small group. Tomas was knowledgeable and answered all questions. Lunch was fantastic and the wine pairings were, too. He showed us how to open champagne with just a whisper. I enjoyed this very much.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Monica, We're truly happy to hear your feedback regarding your tour in Champagne with Thomas! He's a real devoted and passionate guide. Do not hesitate to come back in Champagne for another great experience ! Cheers. A la Française Team
Quaint day in France champagne tasting and generous hosts
Jody_M, May 2024
Emily was amazing- she even showed us her high school ! Loved the champagne housed. Lunch could not have been better. Eating in the garden made it even more wonderful.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Jody, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! Your kind words mean the world to us. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Emily in Champagne ! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! A la Française team
Unique wines in beautiful countryside.
Gjmorgan, Apr 2024
It was lovely to try some unique champagnes and see the beautiful countryside. The small group we were with were a great bunch from around the world which made the entire trip more memorable. Lunch was fun. Our guide Emily was very sweet and accommodating. Our only suggestion is to perhaps offer water as we ran out of ours. Perhaps a bit more time with the second tasting to enjoy the experience longer and perhaps offer a small snack to accompany the wines and their flavour profiles. Although a fairly high cost event it was a treat and we did not regret the expenditure.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Bonjour, Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed your day in Champagne and found our tour informative with Emily. We'll consider your suggestion for the water and the time for the second tasting. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon. A La Française Team
Perfect tour
Janne_D, Apr 2024
We were lucky to have Suzanne as our host of the day. She is such a great guide and knows a lot out of her own experience, so we learned a lot during the tour. We went to two maisons de champagne where we had a perfect lunch and the tastings were wonderful. The only spoiler was the weather. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your positive review of your Champagne tour experience with Suzanne ! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your feedback fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to all our guests. Looking forward to welcoming you back in Champagne (with a better weather!) A la Française Team
A highlight of my time in France
Cheryl_M, Apr 2024
Wonderful guide, Xavier provided the best day. The photos uploaded show how good the scenery was and the food. Great selection of champagnes provided at the 2 champagne houses visited.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Bonjour, Many thanks for your nice review ! It was a pleasure serving you, and we're delighted that we could contribute to making your experience memorable. These words will be transmitted to Xavier. See you soon in Champagne ! A la Française team
Amazing
Volha_Z, Apr 2024
Absolutely incredible experience! I recommend it to everyone to do, to learn about champagne history, about champagne making, to understand and appreciate this magical drink. Our guide Jrme went above and beyond to make our day full of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences! 10 stars out of 5! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Bonjour, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip with Jerome! His expertise made for a fantastic experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for more adventures in Champagne (and taste other ones!). A la Française Team
Small Group Personalized Experience
Berkley_T, Apr 2024
We had such an amazing experience on this tour! We appreciated the personalized experience for our group and absolutely loved learning about the champagne making process! The lunch was incredible.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your positive review of your Champagne tour experience ! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your feedback fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to all our guests. Cheers ! A la Française Team
The knowledge of bubbly
Michelle_H, Mar 2024
Jerome was an amazing guide. He’s a great historian. Our knowledge of Champagne the region and the drink has expanded with this trip. It was fun also and the lunch was much more than expected.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Bonjour, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip with Jerome! His expertise and the unexpected lunch made for a fantastic experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for more adventures in Champagne! Cheers!
Just Enough
Tamara_C, Jan 2024
Our guide was great, thorough, informative and very attentive. The experience was great and well balanced with the tasting and paired food for Lunch.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Tamara, Many thanks for your 5-star review this is highly appreciated. We love hearing that you had a great experience and enjoyed the whole tour, including the tastings and lunch ! Best regards A la Française Team
Fun and learned a lot
Claire_S, Nov 2023
I believe it was the off season when my friend and I went and because of this we basically got a private tour. Our guide was wonderful and kind, we were very comfortable asking questions and genuine conversation. The wineries we went to were intimate and cozy, something I prefer over the big name brands.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Dear Claire, Thank you for your kind review. We arehappy to read that you enjoyed your tour. November is a quiet month you're right therefore you got a private tour ;) Best regards, A la Française Champagne Team
All Around Wonderful Champagne Experience
Arliss_G, Nov 2023
This small and intimate tour around Reims was not only beautiful and filled with delicious champagne tastings, but also very educational. We very much enjoyed learning about the vineyards, and it was so nice visiting the smaller operations. Would definitely do again!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Arliss, Many thanks for your 5-star review. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed the tour with us ! It is great to read that you made great memories and got to learn a lot ! Best regards A la Française Champagne Team
Great champagne tasting in Reims 🍾
Melissa_G, Nov 2023
This is the second Reims champagne tour we have done. The first one was just two small house tastings. We had a great time and learned a lot. This time we did a longer tour which included lunch. We were fortunate to have Suzanne as our guide for both tours. She has a great personality and is very knowledgeable. We went to two houses and drove the region stopping for pictures and at the church where Dom Perignon is buried 🍾. Our lunch was delicious and the champagne was wonderful. We were also able to purchase champagne to be shipped home. I hope we have a chance to do a third tour again soon.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Melissa, Merci for your very detailed and nice review ! First, thanks for coming back ! :) We are happy to read that you enjoyed your day in Champagne with Suzanne ! It is great to read that you were able to ship some souvenirs back home ! Do not hesitate to contact us if you travel in France we also provide tours in Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, Provence and our new region : NICE :D Best regards A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
Perfect in every way.
Michael_E, Oct 2023
We chose this tour on our honeymoon after looking at a lot of options. This did not disappoint and if I could give it more stars I would. Anne was incredible, from the moment she met us (exactly where she said she would) she was explaining the history or things we drove past. Then once at the different champagne houses she taught us so much about the process, the history and answered all Of our questions. The lunch was as authentic as you will get. The champagnes were amazing. We are going to be booking with them again for an additional tour. Can’t say enough amazing things.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Michael, We want to say thank you for your 5-star review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great experience with Anne ! :D We love hearing that you got to learn a lot and enjoyed the different champagnes throughout the day ! Have a lovely day, Best regards A la Française Champagne Team
A worthwhile experience
Tom_D, Oct 2023
Our guide, Carla, was both personable and knowledgeable. The drive in the countryside as the sun came out and shined was beautiful. We enjoyed the church where Dom Perignon is buried. The tasting and lunch at Collard-Milesi was wonderful. The last stop at Tixier Family House was pleasant however our group all agreed the champagne left much to be desired.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Tom, Thank you for your nice review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed most of the day and the history part of the tour. We are sorry to hear that you did not appreciated the second visit. Have a lovely day, A la Française Champagne Team
Amazing tour in Champagne
Jeremy_P, Oct 2023
Amazing trip. Thomas was a terrific guide and we learned so much about Champagne and the regions. The lunch was AMAZING and the tour was wonderful. He brought us to two smaller houses, vineyards, and wonderful villages along the way. Take this tour! You won't be disappointed
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Jeremy, Merci for your 5-star review ! We are very happy to hear that you spent a great tour with Thomas, he is passionate with the Champagne region :D We also love hearing that you enjoyed the lunch with the regional specialities ! Do not hesitate to contact us if you are travelling to other regions in France we provide tours in Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence and our new region : NICE ! Best regards A la Française Champagne Team
Had fun learning all about champagne!
Kim_B, Oct 2023
Our guide Xavier was great! Our favourite part was lunch at the winery. Xavier made it a real fun time. We enjoyed seeing where Dom Perignon accidentally made champagne and where he is buried. It was a great day!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Bonjour Kim, Thanks a lot for your 5-star review ! It is great to hear that you spent a great tour with Xavier and enjoyed the lunch :D Do not hesitate to contact us if you are travelling to other regions in France we provide tours in Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence and our new region : NICE ! Best regards A la Française Champagne Team
Great champagne intro
KristineC_F, Oct 2023
Great tour! Bertram the guide was wonderful and I learned so much about champagne. Delicious lunch and fun tastings
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Bonjour Kristine, Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with our guide Bertrand. It was a pleasure to welcome you and do not hesitate to contact us if you visit one of our regions, we are also in Bourgogne, Loire, Bordeaux, Provence and Côte d’Azur! Have a lovely day, A La Française Team
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