8 Tastings, Lunch Included

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

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10 hours, pickup included, free cancellation.

from $364 per person

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Duration: 10 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: My Winedays

Overview

This day trip from Paris packs a famous Champagne house, a smaller family estate or cooperative, a vineyard tasting stop, and a long French lunch into a single day. Hotel pickup in central Paris starts things off, and the minivan carries no more than 8 people. Fresh croissants and a bottle of water are handed out for the drive out.

The morning is spent at a major house such as Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Pommery, Lanson or Nicolas Feuillatte, cellars included, with the first tasting there. On the drive to lunch, the guide leads a tasting among the vines and talks about the terroir and winemaking techniques of the region. Lunch is served at a family-run Champagne house or a quality local restaurant, with different styles poured alongside the meal: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, and sometimes ratafia, a sweet local liqueur.

The afternoon belongs to a second, smaller producer, either a family estate or a cooperative, showing a different way of making Champagne and ending in another tasting. Drop-off is in central Paris at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, or at your hotel on the private tour option. It suits travellers who want the big-house and small-grower contrast in one relaxed, guided day without arranging anything themselves.

What's Included

Included

At least 8 tastings during the day
Discover 1 famous champagne house and 2 small family vineyards (or a cooperative and a family vineyard)
Traditional French lunch paired with at least 3 champagnes
An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
Hotel pick-up at your accommodation in Paris
Drop-off in central Paris (hotel de Ville)
A delicious freshly baked French croissant and a bottle of water
Transportation in a comfortable minivan (with A/C, 8 people max)

Not Included

Tips

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in ParisTwo pickup location options in Paris; hotel pickup at your accommodation in central Paris is included.
Drive to Champagne (2 hours)Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a croissant and a bottle of water, while the wine-expert guide talks about the region.
Major Champagne house (1.5 hours)Guided tour of the cellars, an explanation of production, and the first tasting at a renowned house.
Scenic transfer (30 minutes)A drive through the vineyards, with a tasting among the vines led by the guide.
Lunch (2 hours)Traditional French lunch paired with at least 3 champagnes, at a family-run house or a local restaurant.
Second producer (1.5 hours)Visit to a family estate or cooperative, with a guided tour and another tasting.
Return drive and drop-off (2 hours)Van back to Paris, dropping off at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, or at your hotel on the private tour option.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this particular day trip.

Bring warm layers. The cellars are cool and damp, so bring warm clothes, and the listing tells you to bring warm clothes. Several hours of the day are spent underground or in a cool minivan.
Full day out. The tour runs 10 hours, with two 2-hour van legs each way plus three stops. Reviews describe it as a full day but one that sticks to its schedule, so plan nothing else for the evening.
Small van group. Transport is a minivan with a maximum of 8 people. One reviewer enjoyed the company in the van, and another called the transportation easy, so the small format seems to work well for most.
Guides set the tone. An English-speaking wine-expert guide stays with you all day. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides as knowledgeable, patient and fun, and several credit them with making the day.
Food and drinks. Lunch is classic French cuisine paired with Champagne, and there are at least 8 tastings across the day. Tell the operator about dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Views along the way. Several travellers singled out the views and landscape among the best parts of the day. The vineyard drive between stops is a highlight of the route.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled if the minimum of 4 travellers is not reached, though an alternative or a full refund is offered in that case. Spanish and French tours depend on availability, since not all wineries or guides offer those languages. It is not suitable for wheelchair users, though the operator says to get in touch if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some mobility, and they will try to arrange something suitable. One reviewer found the price high for a day trip, while still recommending it. Some travellers would also like clearer advance detail on which houses and tasting levels are included; the wineries visited can vary with availability. Tips are not included.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup at your accommodation in Paris is included, and drop-off is at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in central Paris. If you choose the private tour option, drop-off is at your hotel instead.

How Many Tastings Are Included?

At least 8 tastings are included across the day, spread over a major Champagne house, a vineyard stop, lunch, and a second family estate or cooperative. Lunch itself is paired with at least 3 champagnes.

Is Lunch Extra?

No, a traditional French lunch paired with Champagne is included, along with a croissant and a bottle of water on the drive. Tips are the only listed exclusion, and any special winery visits you arrange with the operator may affect the price.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels because the minimum of 4 travellers is not reached, an alternative or a full refund is offered.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users?

The listing states it is not suitable for wheelchair users. If you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, contact the operator directly and they will do their best to arrange a suitable tour.

What Should I Bring?

Warm clothing is the main thing, since the cellars are cold and damp at around 10°C. Also mention any dietary requirements at the time of booking so lunch can be planned around them.