Excursions & day trips
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
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Discover Champagne Avenue in Epernay and the picturesque village of Hautvillers
Learn Champagne tasting tips in a special degustation class
Taste regional specialties and Champagne over lunch at a typical Champagne House
Visit a family-run boutique winery and enjoy a tasting session
What to expect
Enjoy a sparkling experience, discover the scenic vineyards and learn about Champagne making in this short day tour which leaves from Reims.Upon meeting your friendly guide, you will start your tour with a drive through Champagne Avenue where some of the most prestigious estates are based. You will have a moment to enjoy the vineyards and their breathtaking views, and you will learn about the particularities of this area's “terroir”.From there you will head to the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, for a bit of exploration. Here you will be able to visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried.Be welcomed in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House, Le Clos Corbier. Take part in a fun workshop on Champagne and become an expert taster in this famous sparkling wine ! Lunch will be a complete immersion into the french lifestyle and will consist of traditional homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. More Champagne tasting awaits in the afternoon as you get to visit an authentic and charming family-run estate, before your guide drops you off back at the Gare de Reims train station at 6.00pm.
What's included
English-speaking expert guide
Visit of a family-run boutique winery
Champagne workshop
Lunch
Transport in minivan
Wine tasting
What's not included
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Hotel pick-up / drop-off
What to remember
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 8 participants
Minimum age for participants: 10 years
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Don't forget to bring a jacket as the average temperature in a cellar is 10°C
If you are coming from Paris for the day, you are advised to book your train in advance to ensure availability
A minimum of two participants is required for the tour; if only one person is booked, the supplier will contact the customer (phone or email) to reschedule or refund the total amount
Provider
bonjour.champagne@alafrancaise.fr
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Gare de Reims, 1 Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France
Meeting point:
Please meet your guide at 11.15am outside the Gare de Reims train station.