Restaurant Lunch, Two Houses

Luxury Champagne Tour(All Included): 2 Famous Houses & Restaurant

★ 5.0 40 reviews

8 hours, pickup included, lunch included.

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This is a private, all-inclusive champagne day run by Royal Journey France, built around visits to two famous houses and a gastronomic restaurant lunch. Over eight hours, a chauffeur-guide drives the group in an air-conditioned vehicle, with bottled water on board and a concierge service handling the arrangements. House visits typically include names such as Veuve Clicquot, Moët, Ruinart, Taittinger or Pommery, depending on availability, and admission is part of the package.

The day moves from a first champagne house to lunch, often at or near the Royal Champagne property outside Epernay, followed by a second big house and a short stop at the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, where Dom Perignon is buried. Several travellers mention that guides added small extras when time allowed, such as a smaller house, the cathedral in Reims or a look at the vineyards.

Because only your group participates, the day stays private from pickup to drop-off. Reviewers repeatedly describe guides who adjusted the schedule, added stops and kept the day comfortable. It suits couples and small parties celebrating something, or anyone who wants the region explained without driving themselves. The pre-ordered gastronomic lunch is included, though wine and drinks at the meal are not.

What's Included

Included

Veuve Clicquot or Moët or Ruinart or Taittinger or Pommery, depending on availability(public visit)
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water
Private Chauffeur&guide service
Luxury concierge service

Itinerary

PickupPickup is included, with the guide collecting the group at an agreed point in Champagne. Reviews describe punctual collection in a clean vehicle.
First champagne houseA visit of 2 hours at a major house such as Veuve Clicquot, Moët, Ruinart, Taittinger or Pommery, depending on availability. Admission ticket included.
Lunch stopA stop of 1.5 hours, commonly at or near the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa area outside Epernay. The gastronomic menu is pre-ordered and included, except wine and drinks. Any spa admission is not included.
Second champagne houseA second visit of 2 hours, with the Office de Tourisme Epernay en Champagne passed by en route. Admission ticket included.
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'HautvillersA 20-minute stop at the abbey, where reviewers note Dom Perignon is buried. Admission ticket included.
Return transferThe guide drives the group back at the end of the eight-hour day. Reviewers describe the schedule as flexible, with plenty of time to complete the activities.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this day before you book.

Private and flexible. Only your group takes part, and reviewers often mention the schedule being personalized to their requests. Extra stops, such as a smaller house or the Reims cathedral, were added when time allowed. It helps to tell the guide early what you most want to see.
What is included. Tastings and admissions at the two houses, the gastronomic lunch, private transport, water and the guide are all covered. Wine and drinks with lunch are the main thing you pay for yourself. Several reviewers praise the quality of the champagne served.
House names vary. The specific houses depend on availability, so you may get Veuve Clicquot, Moët, Ruinart, Taittinger or Pommery. Several reviewers ended up at houses they had not planned on, such as Gosset or Leclerc Briant, and enjoyed them. Keep an open mind rather than fixing on one label.
Language and guiding. Reviewers describe the guides as knowledgeable about the region's history and champagne production, without overloading you with information. One reviewer whose French was limited noted the guiding in English was appreciated.
Pace and comfort. Expect a full day with long but unhurried blocks, about two hours at each major house. The van is air-conditioned and reviewers call it clean and comfortable. Wear something for walking through cellars and sitting down to a long lunch.
Celebrations. One reviewer booked this for a birthday and described a spectacular day. If the day marks something special, mention it when booking. One group reported guides arranging extras such as a saber experience.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers. Wine and drinks at lunch are not included, so budget for those separately. The experience needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if the minimum is not met it may be cancelled, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. The exact houses and restaurants can vary with availability, so some flexibility about the itinerary is wise.

Common Questions

Is Lunch Included On This Champagne Tour?

Yes, a gastronomic lunch with a pre-ordered menu is included. Wine and other drinks at the meal are not, so those are paid separately. Reviewers regularly single out the lunch as a highlight of the day.

Are The Champagne Tastings And Entry Fees Extra?

No. Admission tickets for the two champagne house visits and the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers stop are included in the price. Tastings at the houses are part of the visits. Only drinks with lunch and any optional spa entry would be extra.

Is Pickup Included, And Where From?

Pickup is included as part of the private transport. Reviewers describe being collected on time from their agreed point.

Which Champagne Houses Will We Visit?

The two houses depend on availability and may be Veuve Clicquot, Moët, Ruinart, Taittinger or Pommery. Reviewers have visited various pairings, including smaller houses like Gosset and Leclerc Briant when schedules shifted.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Pushchairs are accessible and infant seats are available, so the tour can work for families. However the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Travellers with mobility concerns should check with the operator before booking.

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, with cut-off times based on local time. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller number is not met, you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund.