Michelin Lunch, 8 Tastings

Champagne Private VIP Day from Paris: 8 Tastings & Michelin Lunch

★ 5.0 14 reviews

11 hours, hotel pickup included, lunch included.

from $1,197.35 per person

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Duration: 11 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

A private minivan collects you at your Paris accommodation in the morning, and the next eleven hours belong to your group alone. The day runs from Paris out into the Champagne region and back, with a guide who handles the driving, the commentary and the cellar visits. Fresh croissants and a bottle of water are provided on the road.

The shape of the day is consistent across traveller accounts: a major Champagne house in the morning, a three course lunch with wine pairing at a Michelin starred restaurant, then a smaller estate or boutique producer in the afternoon. Reviewers have visited large names such as Moët and Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Taittinger alongside smaller houses, and the listing states that which wineries you see can vary with availability and your own preferences. Some guides also fit in extras like Reims Cathedral or the abbey where Dom Perignon is buried, though that depends on the day.

Over eight cuvées are poured across the tastings, and transport, the guide and hotel pickup and drop-off are all part of the package. Gratuities are not. This suits travellers who want one long, well-organised day in Champagne from Paris without planning anything themselves, and who are happy with an early start and a lot of driving between stops.

What's Included

Included

Tasting of over 8 exceptional cuvees
Visit a world-famous champagne house and a champagne estate
Three course lunch in a Michelin star restaurant with wine pairing (subject to availability)
The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris
Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
Transportation in a comfortable minivan

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Paris pickupYou are collected at your accommodation in Paris. The listing allocates 15 minutes here, and your exact pickup time is confirmed by email the day before.
Drive to ChampagneTwo hours of travel through the Champagne-Ardenne countryside in a comfortable minivan, with croissants and water provided on the way.
Reims stopAn hour and 30 minutes in Reims. Depending on the day this can include a major Champagne house and, some reviewers found, the cathedral.
Transfer toward EpernayThe day continues toward Epernay through the Champagne countryside.
Epernay and lunchAn hour and 30 minutes in Epernay, typically covering a boutique producer or estate visit and the Michelin starred lunch with wine pairing, subject to availability.
Return driveTwo hours back toward Paris. Some guides stop en route, one reviewer mentioned an 11th century chapel where Dom Perignon is buried, but extras like this depend on the day.
Paris drop-offThe listing allows 15 minutes to return you to your accommodation in Paris, arriving late afternoon.

What To Expect From The Tour

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

Dress warm. Per the listing, the caves and cellars sit at around 10°C, cold and damp. Bring warm layers even in summer, since you will spend real time underground at both wineries.
Long day. The tour runs 11 hours door to door, linking Paris, Reims and Epernay in a single day. Reviewers consistently describe arriving back at their hotels in the late afternoon, so plan nothing else for the evening.
Whoever books owns it. This is a private tour: only your group takes part. If friends have booked separately and want to travel with you, the listing asks you to say so in advance so you can be grouped together.
Food and drink. Over eight cuvées are poured across the day and lunch is a three course meal with wine pairing. Dietary requirements must be flagged at the time of booking, so mention allergies or restrictions before you travel.
Language. The standard tour runs with an English speaking, wine trained guide. Spanish and French tours exist but depend on availability, since not every guide or winery offers them.
Wineries vary. Both the listing and multiple reviewers make clear that the exact houses change with availability, and the operator says you can request special visits, which may affect the price. Go in expecting a big house plus a boutique producer rather than one fixed pair.

Common issues. The operator can cancel if the minimum of four travellers is not reached, though this is a private tour and the listing offers an alternative or a full refund in that case. The Michelin lunch is subject to availability, so the restaurant is not guaranteed to be the same one every departure. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated in the standard format, although the operator says to contact them directly about foldable wheelchairs. Gratuities are not included. The listing also states that the wineries visited may vary depending on availability, which is worth knowing if you have your heart set on one particular house.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Paris are included, in a comfortable minivan. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by email 24 hours before departure, so check your spam folder if nothing arrives after 5pm the day before.

What Is Included In The Price?

Tastings of over eight cuvées, visits to a world-famous Champagne house and a Champagne estate, a three course lunch with wine pairing at a Michelin starred restaurant, an English speaking wine expert guide, hotel transport, and croissants with a bottle of water. Gratuities are the main exclusion.

Is Lunch Really At A Michelin Starred Restaurant?

Yes, a three course lunch with wine pairing at a Michelin starred restaurant is included, but the listing states it is subject to availability. Reviewers have eaten at named Michelin starred restaurants and described the food and wine highly, though the specific venue can change.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or Wheelchair Users?

Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accessible, so families can join. The tour is not wheelchair accessible in the standard format, but the operator says to contact them directly about foldable wheelchairs where there is some mobility, and they will try to arrange something suitable.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time of the experience. The operator can also cancel if the minimum of four travellers is not reached, in which case an alternative or full refund is offered.

What Should I Bring?

Warm clothes are the big one: the listing warns that the caves and cellars are usually quite cold and damp, around 10°C. Mention any dietary requirements at booking, and let the operator know if you are travelling with people who booked separately.