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Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Reims with official tour guide
Reims is the capital of the champagne worldwide where you can find all the famous and your favourite champagne houses. It is a great location for champagne lovers and history lovers. Reims has so much to offer. It is the most populated area in the Marme region. It was a very important city during the…
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Romantic and luxurious tour for lovers on the French Riviera
Enjoy this unique all-inclusive experience with dinner, champagne, chocolates and private driver/guide. You will discover the French Riviera and its incredible views, Monaco and Monte-Carlo. Don’t miss this unique day and night experience with a professional driver/guide aboard a comfortable and recent vehicle who will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.…
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Reims Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Reims is referred to as the city of Coronation and Champagne. Discover the city immersed in an atmosphere imbued with both the elegance of Art Deco facades and the charm of a city rebuilt after World War I. Admire the 13th-century jewel of Reims known as the Notre-dame Cathedral, designated as a World Heritage site…
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Nancy Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Nancy is a charming city, nestled on the bank of river Meurthe, in a valley surrounded by hills. This city is well known for its array of eighteenth-century architecture, and the Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière, and the Place d’Alliance squares. It has long thrived on a mixture of innovation and sophistication. The city…
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Provence Reds & Rose Wine Lovers Day Tour with Private Driver
Depart Nice, Cannes, Aix or Marseilles to discover the best Rosé wines in the Côtes de Provence & Bandol for Reds. We generally plan visits to at least one famous estate plus two artisanal family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Vineyard lunch or picnics are often an option…
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Rhone Wine Lovers Tasting Day Tour from Lyon with Private Driver
Visit the Rhône Valley vineyards. We head south where the vines are cultivated & hand picked on very steep slopes. Syrah grapes for reds & Viognier for whites. We will generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and…
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Burgundy Wine Lovers Day Tour with Private Driver
Pinot Noir is grown mostly in the Côte de Nuits and the great Burgundies are made from a single grape variety. 3,000 hectares of the greatest “Grands Crus” vineyards are located in the Côte de Beaune so if you love Chardonnay we’ll head south. We generally plan visits to at least one famous estate plus two…
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Chablis Wine Lovers Day Tour with Private Driver
Discover Burgundy’s 4 Chablis AOCs. The terroir is similar to the Cote des Blancs in Champagne with chalky soil filled with oyster shells. The cool climate produces wines with more acidity & flavors less fruity than Chardonnay. We will visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity…
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Loire Valley Wine Lovers Tasting Day Tour with Private Driver
The Loire is best known for crisp dry still & sparkling white wines based on the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, which are light, fresh and relatively low in alcohol. Reds come mainly from Gamay & Cabernet Franc vineyards in Bourgueil & Chinon. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you…
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Sancerre Wine Lover Day Tour with Private Driver
Discover the Sancerre & Pouilly Fumé wine region, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc grapes where the white wines of the region tend to be structured with acidity & citrus with mineral and herbal aromatics. We generally visit at least one famous estate plus several small family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the Loire…
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Champagne Lovers Grand Cru Tour with Private Driver & Vineyard Lunch
This tour will focus on visits & tastings at 3 or 4 grower family vineyards. Lunch includes a visit to family vineyard with an option of 2 or 3 course casual family style meal served with several Champagnes. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so…
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Champagne Tour with Private Driver – Moet & Ruinart
Highlights: * Semi Private visit in the UNESCO listed chalk cellars of Ruinart, the oldest existing Champagne house followed by a double cuvée tasting. * Semi Private Exclusive Cellar Visit & Double Vintage Tasting at Moet et Chandon Optional * Vineyard lunch or picnic in the summer. * 1 multi tasting-only vineyard stop * Dom…
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Champagne Tour with Private Driver – Ruinart & Family Vineyards
Ruinart is the oldest existing Champagne house, founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart. Known as a Chardonnay dominant producer, the House was first to use the Gallo Roman chalk caves in Reims to store wine. Highlights: * Small group visit in the UNESCO listed chalk cellars of Ruinart followed by a double Cuvée tasting *…
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Champagne Tour with Private Driver – Vintage Moet & Grand Cru Vineyards
Tour Highlights: * Semi Private Private cellar visit & double vintage tasting at Moet * Visit Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers. We generally have time to visit at least one Grand Cru family vineyards and stop at a grower vineyard for a multi tasting. Vineyard lunch or picnics are often an option in summer. Send…
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Champagne Lovers Day Tour with Private Driver – Discover Nicolas Feuillatte
Discover the high tech facility of Nicolas Feuillatte, the 3rd leading Champagne brand in the world. For the rest of the day will reserve Houses and or vineyards according to your taste and preferences * Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour and personalised custom planned itineraries for Wine Lovers & Professionals in Champagne…
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Champagne Lovers Half Day Tour with Private Driver – Moet & Hautvillers
Founded in 1743, Moet et Chandon became one of few merchants allowed to serve the royal court of France. Moet owns the largest vineyard area in Champagne and produces approximately 28 million bottles a year. Highlights: * Custom planning by a top professional wine destination expert * Private Car & Driver * Public visit at Moet…
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Champagne Lovers Day Tour with Private Driver – Moet + Hautvillers
Highlights: * Custom planning by a top professional wine destination expert * Private Car & Driver * Public group visit & tasting at Moet et Chandon on Ave de Champagne Founded in 1743 * Visit Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers * 2 family vineyard visits & tastings Options * Lunch at bistros, castles, vineyards or picnics…
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Champagne Lover Tour with Private Driver – 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay
The Côte des Blancs south of Epernay is planted with 95% Chardonnay grapes. The white grape does well on the chalk rich soil. Chardonnay wines age well & its neutral character transmit the flavor of the terroir. Champagnes in this area are referred to as “blanc de blancs” example of which, include Krug’s Clos du Mesnil & Taittinger’s…
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Champagne Lover Tour with Private Driver – 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir
The vineyards of the Montagne de Reims lie between the Reims Mountain Regional Natural Park and the agricultural plain between Reims & Epernay. It contains 9 Grands Crus villages. Its soils are chalk-based, and Pinot Noir is the is the predominant grape variety. Tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit first cultivated first in Burgundy in the year AD100. Our…
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Beaujolais Wine Lovers Tour with Private Driver
Cultivated by the Romans, who planted vines along the Saône, Beaujolais has one of the richest and most complex geologies in France. Wines tends to be fresh, light-bodied fruity reds, with relatively high amounts of acidity and minerality. Highlights: * Beaujolais Vineyard Visits Optional * Walk in the Village of Oingt We generally plan visits…
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Champagne Lovers Day Tour for Private Groups over 8 with Private Coach & Driver
We generally plan visits to at least one famous estate plus 2 family vineyards visits with multi tasting where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine…
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Vintage Moet & Lunch – Vineyard Pairing or Gastronomic
Highlights: * Gastronomic or Vineyard lunch * Exclusive Semi-Private Cellar Visit and Double Vintage Tasting Moet * Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine tour. * Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour…
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Champagne Lovers Half Day Tour for Private Groups over 8 with Coach & Driver
We generally plan visits to at least one famous estate plus one family vineyard for a multi tasting or two artisanal family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we…
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Bordeaux Wine Lovers – Saint Emilion with a Private Driver
Join us for a visit to the Saint Emilion wine region in Bordeaux We generally plan visits to famous estates where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Vineyard lunch or picnics are often an option in summer. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick…
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Bordeaux Wine Lovers – Medoc with a Private Driver
Join us for a visit to the Medoc wine region in Bordeaux We generally plan visits to famous estates where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. Vineyard lunch or picnics are often an option in summer. Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up…
All about Champagne
When to visit
The best time for Champagne tastings and guided tours of the region’s vineyards is between April and mid-October. That said, the biggest crowds flock to Champagne’s small towns in July and August. If you don’t mind crowding, the best things to do in Champagne include the La Champenoise wine-tasting marathon in May. There’s also the Joan of Arc Festival in Reims in June and the Foire de Châlons agricultural fair in March and September. For wine lovers, the best time to visit is for the grape harvest, which kicks off in late September.
Getting around
Public transport can be patchy and infrequent throughout the Champagne region. It’s worth having your own wheels to tour the Champagne houses and wineries. Better yet, hire a private driver or join an organized day trip to avoid worrying about designating a driver. Cycling between the vineyards is the most scenic way to get around. Just opt for an electric bike, as the region’s hills can quickly slow you down.
Traveler tips
Take a break from Champagne-tasting at the Lac du Der, where you can rent a bike and cycle the 24-mile (38-kilometer) lakeside trail. Outdoor activities abound. Rent a boat to cruise the lake, enjoy windsurfing or jet-skiing, and head to one of six beaches to picnic by the shore. This is a bird-watching hot spot, too, so look out for cranes swooping across the lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champagne known for?
Champagne is, of course, known for Champagne wines. Only sparkling wine produced in this region is allowed to be called Champagne. Notable houses like Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, and Moët et Chandon make their home in the area. The best things to do in Champagne include exploring the idyllic French countryside, Reims, and Epernay.
How do I get to Champagne from Paris?
Catch the TGV train from Gare de l’Est in Paris. It’s about 45 minutes to the Reims Ville station in the center of Reims, which is the largest city in Champagne. Otherwise, it’s about two hours by car, or about three hours by bus.
Is Reims or Epernay better?
If Champagne is your main focus, Epernay offers convenient houses and caves to tour along its Avenue de Champagne. It has a quieter, countryside atmosphere compared to the university city of Reims. Reims’ top highlight is the UNESCO-listed Notre Dame de Reims, where the kings of France were crowned in the Middle Ages. It also boasts the 17th century Hôtel de Ville and Roman ruins.
Can you visit Dom Perignon?
Yes—Dom Pérignon is a vintage brand owned by the house of Moët et Chandon, and they share the same cellars and house in Epernay. Visits to Dom Pérignon require an appointment and are a private experience. They’re one of the most prestigious and best things to do in Champagne.
What is main town in Champagne?
The historic city of Reims is the largest city in the region, and boasts several Champagne houses. The Montagne de Reims is a ridge lined with Champagne vineyards bursting with pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay grapes. You can tour and taste at Champagne houses and explore outside the city to immerse yourself in the area.
Which Champagne house is the best to visit?
Moët et Chandon is the best-selling Champagne brand in the world, located on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Founded in 1743, the house has been name-dropped in songs by Queen, Prince, and Mariah Carey. Discover the brand’s luxury associations during a visit.