Half Day, 6 Tastings, Meet At Reims Station

From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

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4.5 hours, pickup included, free cancellation.

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Duration: 4.5 hours
Meeting point: Reims Centre station, 1 Boulevard Louis Roederer, Reims
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: À la Française Champagne !

Overview

This afternoon tour runs out of Reims rather than Paris itself, meeting at the Reims Centre train station at 2:00 pm and heading straight into the surrounding Champagne hills by air-conditioned minivan. Over four and a half hours it fits in two family-run winery visits, a walk around the village of Hautvillers, and a stop in the UNESCO-listed vineyard landscape for the views.

The structure is simple. A short drive brings you to the first producer, where a guide walks you through how Champagne is made and pours three tastings of the house's own wines. After a look around Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, you continue to a second family producer for another visit and three more tastings, six glasses in total across the afternoon. The tour wraps up at 6:30 pm back at the station.

Reviewers often mention guides who know the region's history and the Champagne industry well and explain the process clearly. Bring a jacket for the cellars, which sit at a steady 10°C, and comfortable shoes for the walk.

What's Included

Included

Local English-speaking guide
Reims pick-up and drop off
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fees for visits and tastings at 2 family-run wineries
6 tastings

Not Included

Tips
Personal expenses
Lunch

Itinerary

Meet at Reims stationMeet at 2:00 pm in front of the tourist office at Reims Centre train station, Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims. Pickup and drop off at this point are included.
Drive into the vineyardsTravel by air-conditioned minivan, about 30 minutes to the first stop.
First winery visitA visit and Champagne tasting lasting 1.5 hours, with three tastings of the producer's signature Champagnes.
Drive to HautvillersA 15-minute transfer through the UNESCO vineyard landscape.
Explore HautvillersAround 45 minutes of sightseeing in the historical village known as the birthplace of Champagne.
Second winery visitA further 20-minute drive, then a second family-run producer for another 1.5-hour visit with three more tastings.
Return to ReimsThe tour ends at 6:30 pm back at the Reims Centre train station tourist office.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the afternoon run more smoothly, from cellar temperatures to train timings.

Bring a jacket. The listing notes that cellar temperatures average 10°C, so a jacket is needed even on a warm day. Comfortable shoes are also recommended for the Hautvillers walk.
Getting there. Travellers arrange their own trains to Reims, and the listing recommends reserving seats in advance on SNCF or Trainline. Note that the tour is not refundable because of a missed or unavailable train.
Group feel. This is a shared minivan tour with a local English-speaking guide.
Guides and knowledge. Reviewers often mention guides who know the region's history and the Champagne industry in depth, including one described as a certified Champagne specialist.
Food and drink. Six Champagne tastings are included, three at each producer, but no lunch is provided and tips and personal expenses are not covered. Some travellers suggested bringing water, since regular water and snacks during tastings were not always on hand.
Photography stops. The itinerary includes a stop in the UNESCO vineyard of Champagne for the views, plus a 45-minute sightseeing stop in Hautvillers.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum of 2 participants; if only one person is booked, the operator will contact you to reschedule or refund. Train travel to Reims is your own responsibility, and the tour is not refundable for train problems, so leave buffer time. Some travellers felt regular water and light snacks during the tastings would have helped. Animals are not allowed on shared tours, and the cellars are cool, so dress for 10°C.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start And Is Pickup Included?

Pickup and drop off are included at the Reims Centre train station, in front of the tourist office at Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims. The tour meets there at 2:00 pm and returns by 6:30 pm. Travellers need to make their own way to Reims.

How Do I Get To Reims For This Tour?

You book your own train, and the listing recommends reserving in advance on SNCF or Trainline for the best fares. Allow enough time to reach the meeting point before 2:00 pm. The operator is not responsible for train errors or availability, and the tour is not refundable for those reasons.

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a local English-speaking guide, minivan transport, pickup and drop off in Reims, entrance fees for the two winery visits, and six Champagne tastings. Tips, personal expenses, and lunch are not included.

How Many Champagnes Do We Taste?

You taste six Champagnes in total, three at each of the two family-run producers. Each visit lasts about 1.5 hours and includes an explanation of how the Champagne is made.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If only one person is booked, the operator will contact you by phone or email to reschedule or refund the full amount.

What Should I Bring?

Bring comfortable shoes for walking in Hautvillers and a jacket, because cellar temperatures average 10°C. Some travellers also recommend carrying water for the tastings. Animals are not allowed on shared tours.