9 Tastings, Lunch Included

Champagne Day Trip from Reims including 9 Champagne Tastings

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8 hours, lunch included, free cancellation.

from $279.38 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Reims tourist office, Cour de la Gare
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This France Intense day trip runs out of Reims, not Paris, and spends eight hours taking a group of no more than eight people through three family wineries in the Champagne countryside. Nine champagne tastings are included, along with a lunch at a local restaurant covering a main course. A professional driver-guide handles the transport in an air-conditioned minivan and leads the visits, walking the group through the cellars, the equipment and the winemaking process at each stop.

The route calls at Rilly-la-Montagne and Epernay, passes the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers and the Avenue de Champagne, and includes a proper tasting stop at Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire. One reviewer chose this trip precisely because it favours smaller growers rather than the big houses. Sabering a bottle was a highlight for one group, and several reviewers praise the lunch, though one found it fell short of expectations.

It suits travellers comfortable arranging their own train from Paris, since pickup and drop-off in Paris are not available. The meeting point is the Tourist Office at Reims train station, with a 9:30 start.

What's Included

Included

Professional driver-guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tour and champagne tasting at three family wineries
Lunch (lunch a local restaurant including a main course)

Not Included

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Other tastings
Pick-up and drop off in Paris not available

Itinerary

Meet at Reims stationMeet the guide and minibus in front of the Tourist Office on the Reims train station forecourt. The tour departs at 9:30 and returns to the same point.
Rilly-la-MontagneA stop of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The route also passes the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers and the Avenue de Champagne without stopping.
EpernayFree-entry visit of 1 hour and 30 minutes in Epernay.
Champagne Roger-Constant LemaireA tour and tasting at this winery lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the admission and tasting ticket included.
Champagne-ArdenneA further 1 hour and 30 minutes in the region, then the return to the meeting point in Reims.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, from the Sunday train quirks to the pace of the day.

Getting there. Pickup in Paris is not available, so travellers must arrange their own train to Reims. The listing recommends specific TGV services from Paris-Est, including a morning departure on weekdays and Saturdays that reaches Reims shortly before the tour begins. It also notes that Sunday-morning trains are not an option in July and August, when arriving in Reims the day before makes sense.
Sunday pickup. From March to June and September to October, travellers arriving by train from Paris on a Sunday are met earlier than the usual start time at the main entrance of Champagne-Ardenne station rather than at the Reims meeting point. Anyone already staying in Reims still meets at the Tourist Office at 9:30.
Pace. The day covers several cellar visits, and reviewers differ on the rhythm. Expect a full eight hours on a set schedule.
Food and drink. Lunch at a local restaurant with a main course is included, and reviewers call it good and great. Dietary requirements should be flagged at booking, and other tastings beyond the included ones are at your own expense.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 8 travellers per booking. The listing caps participation at that number, so the day stays small by design.
Weather and access. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately. It is not wheelchair accessible, though the meeting point is near public transportation, and the operator states most travellers can participate.

Common issues. The main friction points are logistical. Pickup in Paris is not offered, so train timing matters, and on Sundays in July and August there are no morning trains at all, meaning an overnight stay in Reims. One reviewer found a guide rushed the group and felt the lunch was oversold, and another found parts of the day a bit long. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, gratuities and personal expenses are not included, and the operator takes no responsibility for train delays or cancellations.

Common Questions

Is Pickup In Paris Included?

No. The listing states clearly that pickup and drop-off in Paris are not available, and hotel pickup is not included either. The meeting point is the Tourist Office at the Reims train station forecourt, in front of which the guide and minibus wait.

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a professional driver-guide, transport by air-conditioned minivan, a tour and champagne tasting at three family wineries, and lunch at a local restaurant with a main course. Nine tastings are part of the package. Personal expenses, gratuities and any other tastings beyond those included are extra.

Which Train Should I Take From Paris?

Monday to Saturday, the listing recommends a specific TGV from Paris-Est in the morning that arrives in Reims before the tour starts. On Sundays outside July and August, it recommends an earlier TGV from Paris-Est that arrives at Champagne-Ardenne station. For the return, the listing advises taking any train from Reims station departing late in the afternoon or after, once the tour has ended.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It does say most travellers can participate and that the meeting point is near public transportation. Anyone with mobility concerns should check with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.

How Big Is The Group?

The tour runs with a maximum of 8 travellers per booking, and the listing caps participation at that number.