Two Growers, Half Day

Small Group - Half Day Champagne Tour - Visit of 2 Small Producers/Growers

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4 hours, entry fees included, free cancellation.

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Reims train station, Cour de la Gare
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This half day tour from Sparkling Tour spends 4 hours in the Champagne countryside around Reims, visiting two small, family-run producers rather than the big famous houses. The group is capped at 8 people and travels in an air conditioned Mercedes minivan, which keeps the day conversational. Six champagnes are tasted across the two stops, and the visits include the cellars and an explanation of how the wine is made.

One structural point matters before booking: the tour starts in Reims, not Paris. Travellers make their own way to Reims train station, where the black Sparkling Tour minivan waits in front of the small tourism office just outside the station. The meeting point is near public transportation, and the day ends back at the same spot.

On the afternoon departure, the route adds a short stop at the abbey and church in Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon lived and worked. Reviewers repeatedly praised the guides for their knowledge of the region and for explaining champagne in an accessible way, and one reviewer noted there was no pressure at all to buy bottles. Shipping to the US, Australia and Europe is available for anyone who does fall for something.

What's Included

Included

Small Group Tour - Maximum 8 people
Mercedes Minivans with A/C
Entrance fees for visits and tastings at 2 family-run wineries outside of Reims
6 Champagnes tasting during the day
Hautvillers & Dom Perignon's church (Afternoon tour only)

Not Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch
Personal expenses
Baby/Children are not allowed. Only Adults

Itinerary

Meet at Reims stationMeet in front of the small tourism office at Reims train station, on the right as you exit the station. The black Mercedes minivan marked Sparkling Tour picks up there, not in Paris.
Drive into the vineyardsThe minivan heads out of Reims into the surrounding countryside and vineyards, with commentary on the region along the way.
First grower visit and tastingVisit a family-run winery outside Reims, walk through the cellars and taste a selection of its champagnes, with entrance and tasting fees covered.
Second grower visit and tastingContinue to a second small producer for another cellar visit and tasting, bringing the day's total to 6 champagnes.
Hautvillers abbey stopA 15 minute stop at Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. This stop is on the afternoon tour only.
Return to Reims stationThe tour ends back at the same meeting point at Reims train station, around 4 hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, based on the listing and on what travellers have reported.

Getting there. You need to get yourself to Reims, since pickup happens at the train station there rather than at Paris hotels. The listing notes the meeting point is near public transportation. Arrive at the tourism office side of the station to find the minivan.
Small group feel. The cap is 8 travellers per departure, and reviewers often mention how personal that makes the day. Groups in reviews were often smaller still. Guides are reported to adapt to questions and to the interests of whoever is on board.
Adults only. Babies and children are not allowed on this tour, only adults. It also is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Plan childcare accordingly or pick a different product if travelling with kids.
Food and drink. Six champagnes are included across the two tastings, but lunch is not. One reviewer noted there was no pressure to buy bottles. Shipping to the US, Australia and Europe is available if you do want to take some home.
Pace and terrain. The tour lasts 4 hours and involves cellar walks at both wineries. One reviewer described the pace as relaxed, and another said the guide did not take too long at any stop. Note that the experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Afternoon extras. The Hautvillers stop, including the church where Dom Pérignon lived and worked, only happens on the afternoon departure. If that stop matters to you, check the departure time on the booking page before reserving.

Common issues. The biggest constraint is logistics: there is no hotel pickup and the tour starts at Reims train station, so anyone staying in Paris needs to arrange the train themselves. Children and babies cannot join, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pregnant travellers are advised against it. Also be aware the operator requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met the tour can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a refund.

Common Questions

Does This Tour Pick Up In Paris?

No. Pickup is at Reims train station, in front of the small tourism office on the right as you exit the station. You need to get to Reims on your own. The tour ends back at the same point.

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the small group transport in an air conditioned Mercedes minivan, entrance fees and tastings at two family-run wineries outside Reims, and 6 champagne tastings across the day. On the afternoon departure, the stop at Hautvillers abbey is also included. The group is limited to 8 people.

Are The Big Champagne Houses Like Veuve Clicquot Or Moët & Chandon Visited?

No. This tour focuses on two small family producers, not the famous houses. The listing says you can contact the operator if you want to add a visit to a major house. One reviewer paired this tour with visits to the large Reims houses on a separate day and liked the contrast.

Can Children Or Babies Come Along?

No, the tour is adults only. Babies and children are not allowed. It is also not recommended for pregnant travellers, and the experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Is Lunch Included?

Lunch is not included, nor are personal expenses or hotel pickup and drop-off. Bottles can be shipped home to the US, Australia or Europe if you buy any.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, in local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour also needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if it is cancelled for that reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund.