Morning Tour, Two Producers

From Reims: Morning Champagne Tour and Tastings

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4 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Cour de la Gare, Reims
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: À la Française Champagne !

Overview

This half-day outing from Reims packs two family-run Champagne producers and six tastings into four hours. The guide meets participants at 9:20 AM outside the Reims Centre Train Station tourist office, on the Cour de la Gare, and the day ends back at the same station at 1:10 PM. Transport between wineries is by air-conditioned minivan, with entry fees and all tastings covered.

The first stop gets the most time: a full 1.5 hours at a small estate, walking through the cuverie and cellars while the guide explains the méthode champenoise from grape pressing to cellar aging, followed by three cuvées. The second producer gets one hour, spent with the owners themselves, walking the vineyard and tasting three more Champagnes. Reviewers repeatedly single out the guides' knowledge and the welcoming owners at both houses, with one traveller describing a tasting held in the gardens at one of the properties.

The minimum group size is two, and a couple of reviewers mention the small group as a real plus, one calling the pace excellent for it. Transport from Paris is not included, and the listing notes the tour is not refundable if train reservations go wrong.

What's Included

Included

Guide
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Entry fees for visits
Tastings at 2 family-run wineries
Tasting of 6 glasses of champagne

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation from Paris
Other drinks
Lunch

Itinerary

Meet at Reims stationMeet the guide at 9:20 AM in front of the Reims Centre Train Station tourist office, Cour de la Gare.
Van transfer, 20 minutesDrive into the countryside around Reims by air-conditioned minivan.
First winery, 1.5 hoursGuided tour of the estate, cuverie and cellars, with an explanation of the méthode champenoise, followed by a tasting of three cuvées.
Second winery, 1 hourMeet the owners, tour the vineyard and taste three more cuvées.
Van transfer, 30 minutesReturn drive through the Champagne countryside.
Back at Reims stationThe tour ends at 1:10 PM at Reims Central Train Station.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this morning tour.

Bring a jacket. Cellars sit at an average of 10°C, so the listing advises bringing a jacket. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. One reviewer noted the van was comfortable.
Getting there. The tour starts and ends at Reims Centre Train Station, and transport from Paris is not included. The listing recommends booking trains in advance through SNCF or Trainline, and notes the tour is not refundable for train booking errors or missing trains.
Small group feel. Several reviewers praised the small group and the more intimate, well-paced experience it created. A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to run.
No lunch. Six glasses of Champagne are included across the two tastings, but lunch is not. One reviewer mentioned that light snacks would help, so eating before the 9:20 AM start is wise, since the tour finishes at 1:10 PM.
Guides praised. Reviewers consistently praise the guides as knowledgeable, personable and fun, and several credit them by name for explaining each house's methods and answering questions patiently.
Pets not allowed. Animals are not permitted on shared tours, for the comfort of all passengers. The listing also states the tour needs at least two booked participants, otherwise the provider will contact solo travellers to reschedule or refund.

Common issues. The main practical limits come from the meeting point and the train connection: there is no hotel pickup and no transport from Paris, and the tour is not refundable if train plans go wrong. A minimum of two participants is needed, so a solo booking may be rescheduled or refunded by the provider. Lunch and any extra drinks are not included, and one reviewer suggested light snacks would improve the tastings. Pets cannot come along on shared departures.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start And Does It Pick Up From Hotels?

There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The guide meets everyone at 9:20 AM in front of the Reims Centre Train Station tourist office on the Cour de la Gare, and the tour returns to the same station at 1:10 PM.

Is Transport From Paris Included?

No, transportation from Paris is not included. Travellers make their own way to Reims, and the listing recommends booking trains in advance on SNCF or Trainline. The tour is not refundable for train reservation errors or missing trains.

How Many Champagne Tastings Are Included?

Six glasses in total, three at each of the two family-run wineries. Entry fees for the visits, the guide and minivan transport between stops are all included.

Is Lunch Or Food Included?

No. Lunch, other drinks and any snacks are not included. The tasting lineup is Champagne only.

What Should I Bring?

A jacket, because the cellars average 10°C, and comfortable shoes. Pets are not allowed on shared tours.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Separately, if only one person is booked, the provider will contact that traveller to reschedule or refund the full amount.