Lanson Visit, No Lunch

Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

★ 5.0 93 reviews

10-11 hours, pickup included, free cancellation.

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Duration: 10-11 hours
Meeting point: 91 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This is a full-day champagne run out of Paris capped at 8 travellers, with tastings at both a mid to large producer and small grower producers. The day starts early at 91 Boulevard Saint-Germain, where the guide arrives around 7:15 in a silver Citroen marked Champagne Tours, aiming to leave no later than 7:30. From there the group heads east to Reims.

The route pairs the two faces of champagne. You get a guided stop at Reims Cathedral, then a visit to Champagne Lanson, a mid to large producer, followed by the abbey at Hautvillers where Dom Perignon is buried, the Avenue de Champagne, and a village stop at Villers-sous-Chatillon. Expect at least 5 tastings, typically 7 or more, spread across the winery visits and cellar tours. The listing says which producers you visit depends on availability, so Lanson is not guaranteed every day.

Lunch is not included. The group decides on the drive to Reims between a picnic together or free time at restaurants. The day runs 10 to 11 hours door to door, and reviewers often mention the guide's knowledge of champagne and the region and say the trip is tailored to the group's interests and experience level. Pickup and drop off in central Paris are included at the same meeting point.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off in central Paris
Alcoholic beverages
Cellar tours, small grower champagne and one mid to big producer. Determined on availability.

Not Included

Lunch (Your options will be discussed on the drive to Reims)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Boulevard Saint-GermainMeet in front of the Starbucks Cafe at 91 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006. The guide arrives around 7:15 in a silver Citroen marked Champagne Tours, and the group departs no later than 7:30.
Drive to ReimsRoughly 1.5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle toward the Champagne region.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de ReimsA 30 minutes stop with admission included.
Champagne Lanson1.5 hours at the producer with admission included, covering the cellars and tastings. The specific large producer depends on availability.
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'HautvillersA 30 minutes stop with admission included. Reviewers mention Dom Perignon's burial site at this stop.
Avenue de Champagne1.5 hours.
Villers-sous-Chatillon1.5 hours. Lunch is not included and is arranged with the group during the day.
Return to ParisAbout 2 hours back to the same meeting point at 91 Bd Saint-Germain.

What To Expect From The Tour

A day this long with tastings and walking needs a little planning. Here is what travellers should know before booking.

Eat beforehand. The 7:30 departure leaves little time for breakfast, though the meeting cafe opens at 7 a.m. if you arrive early. Lunch is not included, and the group decides between a picnic or restaurants on the drive out.
Comfortable shoes. Comfortable shoes help for the cathedral stop and the cellar tours. Several reviewers mention moving through churches, tasting rooms and cellars across the day.
Small group pace. The tour caps at 8 travellers in one vehicle. Reviewers often mention a relaxed, flexible day where the guide adjusts stops to the group's interests.
Photos included. Reviewers mention the guide taking photos during the day, though it is not a listed inclusion, which travellers appreciated for couple shots.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather and can be cancelled for poor conditions, with a different date or full refund offered. One reviewer suggested spring as a good time to go.
Drinking age. The minimum age for alcoholic beverages is 18 and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers. The listing says most travellers can participate, but the tastings are the core of the day.

Common issues. Lunch and gratuities are not included, so budget for both. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the producers visited, including whether it is Lanson specifically, depend on availability. The operator requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather, and if either is not met you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. With a 24 hour cancellation cut-off for a refund, late changes get nothing back.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and drop off in central Paris at the meeting point, cellar tours, and champagne tastings, at least 5 and typically 7 or more during the winery visits. Cathedral and abbey admissions on the itinerary are included. Lunch and gratuities are not.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

In front of the Starbucks Cafe at 91 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris. The guide arrives around 7:15 in a silver Citroen marked Champagne Tours, and departure is no later than 7:30. The tour ends at the same spot.

Is Lunch Provided?

No. The listing says options are discussed on the drive to Reims, with the group choosing either a shared picnic or free time at restaurants. Reviewers describe pleasant lunch stops on the tour.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

The minimum age for alcoholic beverages is 18. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation, and the listing says most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations and a minimum traveller requirement both result in an offer of a different date or experience, or a full refund.

Which Champagne Houses Do You Visit?

The itinerary includes a large producer such as Champagne Lanson plus small grower producers, but the listing states the exact mix is determined by availability. Reviewers mention visits to both a large house's chalk cellars and small producers on the same day.