Three Growers, Lunch Included

Small Group - Full Day Champagne Tour 3 Small Champagne Growers

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8 hours, lunch included, free cancellation.

from $273.68 per person

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

Overview

This full-day tour from Reims takes a group of no more than 8 people to three small, family-run champagne growers in the countryside outside the city, in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. It is run by Sparkling Tour and lasts 8 hours, starting at 09:30 outside Reims train station. Nine champagne tastings are spread across the day, and entrance fees for the winery visits are already covered.

The shape of the day is simple. After pickup there is a drive through the Champagne-Ardenne region, then a first stop of about an hour and a half, followed by a shorter stop, a visit and tasting at a grower called Why Not, a 10-minute stop on the Avenue de Champagne, a short stop at the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, and a final stretch back toward Reims. Lunch is included, a two-course meal with a glass of champagne, coffee and water.

It suits adults who want small producers rather than the big houses. Children and babies cannot come, and pregnant travellers should think twice given the listing's cautions.

What's Included

Included

Small Group Tour - Maximum 8 people
Mercedes Minivans with A/C
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees for visits and tastings at 3 family-run wineries outside of Reims
9 Champagnes tasting during the day
Lunch (2 courses meal) with a glass of champagne, coffee & water

Not Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Personal expenses
Visit of Famous House : Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart etc... Not in this tour.
Baby/Children are not allowed. Only Adults

Itinerary

Meet at Reims stationMeet at 09:30 in front of the small tourism office to the right as you exit Reims train station. Look for a black Mercedes minivan marked Sparkling Tour.
Drive through Champagne-ArdenneRoughly First stop: a family grower visit with a tasting, drive included.
Second scenic stretchA further 1 hour drive through the Champagne countryside.
Grower visit at Why NotA stop of 1.5 hours at Why Not, with admission ticket included. Several reviewers praised the lunch served here as well.
Avenue de ChampagneA 10-minute stop with free admission for a quick look at the avenue.
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'HautvillersA 15-minute stop at the abbey, admission ticket included.
Return driveAbout 1.5 hours back to Reims, ending at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help this day go smoothly, based on the listing and on what past travellers reported.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The tour starts at 09:30 at Reims train station, and the meeting point is in Reims, not Paris. The meeting spot is in front of the small tourism office, on the right side as you leave the station.
Pace and comfort. The day runs from morning to late afternoon, with long stretches in the minivan between stops. Several travellers described it as a full day but relaxed, with plenty of chances to ask questions and enjoy the scenery from the vehicle.
Food and drink. Lunch is a two-course meal with a glass of champagne, coffee and water, and several reviewers described the lunch as delicious or excellent. Nine champagnes are tasted across the day, so pacing yourself is wise.
Who comes. The group is capped at 8 adults, and children and babies are not allowed. One reviewer mentioned enjoying the company of two European couples, so the day tends to have a social feel.
What to skip. Do not expect the famous grandes maisons. The listing states plainly that Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart are not part of this tour. Reviewers who wanted small producers were happy with that trade.
Weather and seasons. The experience requires good weather, and poor conditions can mean a different date or a full refund. Checking the forecast before the day is sensible.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, pushchairs are allowed, and pregnant travellers are advised against it. Cancellations within 24 hours of the 09:30 start get no refund, and the operator can cancel for weather or if a minimum number of travellers is not met, offering a different date or a full refund in those cases. The meeting point is in Reims, not Paris, so the traveller is responsible for arriving on time.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start And Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point is in front of the small tourism office outside Reims train station, cour de la gare, 51100 Reims, and the start time is 09:30. The vehicle is a black Mercedes minivan marked Sparkling Tour, and the tour ends back at the same spot.

What Exactly Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the small-group transport of up to 8 people, entrance fees and tastings at three family-run wineries outside Reims, nine champagne tastings across the day, and a two-course lunch with a glass of champagne, coffee and water. Not included are personal expenses and any hotel transfers.

Does The Tour Visit The Big Champagne Houses?

No. The listing states that Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart and similar famous houses are not part of this tour. Instead, the day focuses on three small family-run producers, which is what many reviewers said they wanted.

Can Children Join The Tour?

No, babies and children are not allowed. The listing specifies adults only, and the group is capped at a maximum of 8 travellers.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Pushchairs?

It is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed. The meeting point is near public transportation, and the listing says most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the 09:30 start, based on local time. Changes are not accepted inside that 24-hour window. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.