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Champagne private tours from Reims, Epernay or Paris

See the best of Champagne with your own private guide and driver. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with family or a group of friends, ...

our private tours and drivers are the perfect way for you to see Champagne.

Book a full day tour from Reims or Epernay or any place in the Champagne area and be driven in comfort by an expert guide for the day. We will take you to the most famous Champagne houses as well as small and authentic family-run Champagne houses . We select the best Champagne growers so you can discover great value in Champagne.

Your A la Francaise guide will take you to explore the best of the Champagne region and its famous wines: Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, the village of Hautvillers and the birthplace of Dom Perignon and the famous Avenue du Champagne.

Choose A la Francaise for a memorable day visiting Champagne houses and tasting Champagne with your own private guide!

Private Champagne tour Veuve Clicquot, family grower & lunch

Discover the Coronation City of Reims during a pleasant private tour, with the unique UNESCO classified cellars of the Champagne House Veuve Clicquot. Head to Epernay in the heart of the vineyard to admire the Champagne Avenue and the Hautvillers. Enjoy a 3-course lunch at a beautiful restaurant. In the afternoon, be immersed in the authenticity of a family grower.

Private Champagne tour, family growers & lunch

Enjoy a private tour of Champagne with your own expert local guide. Be chauffeured along the wine trails of Champagne as you visit the must-see places, including visits at two different family-run Champagne houses! Enjoy a traditional lunch.

Beyond Bubbles: an exclusive private journey through Champagne

Immerse yourself in Champagne through a private journey with exclusive experiences. Visit a prestigious Champagne House and get an introduction to the Champagne tasting at a famous and local glass maker showroom. Enjoy an authentic lunch paired with champagne at a family-run winery.

The most of Champagne from Paris

Immerse yourself in Champagne with a private guided experience of the Champagne region around the Champagne region, with the must-see places, including a lunch. Visit and taste the iconic cuvées at a big champagne house

Full Day private tour minivan and driver at disposal

Explore Champagne at your own pace with a private guide and transport. Choose your own private itinerary and then relax and be chauffeured through the wine trails of Champagne to your destinations of choice. Your private driver for the day is a local Champagne expert and can answer all the questions you have on the region and the Champagne making process as you go. This tour is perfect for people who already have a good idea of where they would like to go and what Champagne houses and/or places they'd like to visit.

Private e-bike Champagne day tour & lunch

Set off from Reims or Epernay for an e-bike tour into the magical world of Champagne! Cycle through UNESCO-listed vineyards on your way for a tour, tasting and lunch at a typical Champagne house. Explore the birthplace of Champagne at Hautvillers and visit the church where Dom Perignon is buried.

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Sophisticated traditions and rich heritage.

Champagne tours in France are coveted for very good reason. Not only do they allow visitors to discover the marvellous variety of prestigious sparkling white wines produced in the region: beyond the endless kilometers of champagne cellars and vineyards to explore and marvel in, the region also offers major historical treasures , including sites linked to World War I .

Embarking on a bespoke Champagne winery tour with our travel specialists, you will be charmed by the region’s historic , cultural and artistic heritage. We cannot wait to help you discover the area’s rich history and traditions , and to immerse you in the prestigious realm of the world’s most famous sparkling wines. Our private tours will plunge you straight into the heart of the noble tradition of champagne-making: as you taste these remarkable wines and meet some of the people behind them, champagnes will unveil all their delicacy and complexity to you.

We offer tailor-made Champagne tours bringing together exclusive tastings and cellar explorations with culinary discoveries . Let your imagination carry you away to the land of bubbles…and high luxury.

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Discovering coveted production sites and cellars....

Discover the secret and carefully guarded realm of the world’s most famous Champagne Houses , from Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon , to Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot , Ruinart and Mercier. Plunging nearly 100 feet underground to Gallo Roman chalk pits listed as historical monuments, you will visit the region’s most exclusive and striking Champagne cellars.

Thanks to the advice of oenology experts, the sparkling nectar in your flute will hold no more secrets for you! Taste some of the region’s most precious vintages and rare creations, and enjoy private encounters with some of the people who create them. Have a special professional occasion to celebrate ? Private tours of these exclusive cellars offer a perfect way to do so in style and elegance.

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An exclusive setting...

Champagne offers many exceptional and exclusive settings for a bespoke luxury getaway. Why not, for example, experience relaxing in a prestigious old manor in the middle of the bucolic countryside ? In this charming place, overlooking a gigantic cedar wood and vineyards , you might enjoy a gastronomic fantastic lunch. You can also enjoy many other incredible settings– exclusive places that are difficult to access, but that we would be delighted to share with you.

Take your own time on Champagne’s little roads , savor golden moments on paths meandering through vineyards. You will ride through the rolling Champagne’s landscapes , studded with typical winemaking villages . There are more than 400 kilometres of trails across the region already, and more are being added each year.

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Culture & History...

Explore the exceptional Côte des Blancs vineyards; visit Hautvillers, the birthplace of champagne; enter the buildings listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the famous Reims Cathedral where many Kings of France were crowned, or visit Saint Rémi’s Basilica and the Tau Palace.

Due to its geographical location, the Champagne-Ardenne region was also the scene of many battles during the First World War. Thirty sites, cemeteries and monuments of the region commemorate these moments of history .

Champagne is a land offering a rich cultural, architectural and artistic heritage , so if you are a culture lover, this region will certainly delight you and fulfill your curiosity.

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Flavours & unique culinary experiences...

Let yourself be tempted by local delights including champagne (of course), mustard, vinegar from Reims prepared with champagne, andouillette sausages from Troyes, pink biscuits and “croquignole” cookies traditional to Reims, and chocolates in the form of champagne corks. You will sample refined local cuisine, all paired with exceptional champagnes and other wines from the region.

Walking through the markets of Reims, you will discover the typical products of the Champagne region: the lentils of Champagne, the turnip “Boulette de Bussy”, the red turkey from the Ardennes or the asparagus in season will have no more secrets for you. It is obviously at the Halles du Boulingrin, classified Historical Heritage that these famous markets are held every Saturday morning. You won’t be able to miss this beautiful gourmet walk.

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Relaxation and luxury...

Enjoy golfing at the Château des Dames de France; or discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes aboard a hot air balloon or a helicopter.

Experience blissful serenity during a SPA break in a prestigious old manor in the middle of a bucolic countryside and take full advantage of the intimate zen atmosphere . There are many ways to indulge in this fantastic region, a symbol of style and elegance. There are as many possibilities to discover Champagne as there are remarkable people to meet. We will organise a personally tailored tour of Champagne for you that perfectly corresponds to your interests and travel goals. Since we’ll be handling all the details, you’ll be able to take a deep breath , sit back and just enjoy the peace and beauty of this wonderful region.

To soak up some inspiration as you plot your private tasting & touring getaway, see our feature on 24 hours of luxury in Champagne , offering insider tips on how to make the most of your visit , even if you have only a day or two. Then make sure to contact us so we can start putting together your entirely bespoke tour and stay in the area. We’ll take care of every fine detail, guaranteeing a luxurious experience you’re unlikely to forget.

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CHAMPAGNE TOUR GUIDE IN REIMS

The Champagne Tour Co. has provided private tours of the famous Prestige Houses & family vineyards for nearly 20 years. If you are looking for overnight, luxury or single-day tours, we have a varied selection to make the most of your time in this beautiful part of the French countryside.

Half Day Tours

Starting around 9am or 1:45pm, you can enjoy the region's highlights on a cellar tour at a famous house, like Moët et Chandon or Veuve Clicquot, plus a pre-arranged private appointment at a family estate to discover the key stages of production. You may even have time for a visit to Dom Perignon's Abbey in Hautvillers or Reims Cathedral.

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a wine professional, we'll help you decide on the perfect mix between visits to international prestige brands like Pommery or Ruinart, lesser-known Champagne Houses like Gratien or Ayala, and small grower domaines. Your English-speaking driver guide will pick you up in Reims, Epernay, Paris or CDG airport.

Short Breaks / Overnight Stays

If you desire to have a better understanding of the many facets of Champagne, this is for you. During your trip, you will visit 6 to 8 vineyards and houses, tasting 20 to 25 different Champagnes. This tour will give you a chance to taste vintage Champagnes as well as Champagne produced from grapes in Premier and Grand Cru villages.

For groups of 9 or more, we will provide a coach, reserve the cellars and tasting visits, and help decide and book the best lunch experience within your budget. If you want more in-depth knowledge, regional insights and local expertise, an experienced English-speaking local guide will accompany you

In the Footsteps of Dom Perignon

Your private car and driver guide will pick you up and head to Ave. de Champagne in Epernay, where the Moet et Chandon cellar complex houses the Dom Perignon prestige cuvée named after the Benedictine monk, Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was a cellar master at the Abbaye de Hautvillers in the early 18th century.

Pre-reserved, exclusive private cellar visit and double vintage tasting.

● Visit the Tomb of Dom Perignon ● Vineyard Lunch with Grand Cru Pairing ● Grand Cru Pinot Noir or Chardonnay Vineyard Visit and Multi-Tasting

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Great estates.

Dom Perignon, Ruinart, Veuve, and Taittinger represent the most famous International Grandes Maisons where we can organize private cellar visits & lunch in countryside estates. Our private Heritage Estate visits are similar but focus on the independent family Houses better known in France.

Immersive Visits

We have created unique experiences that match Champagne's global recognition as its luxury brand. We'll introduce you to some of the best vineyards in Champagne, vine to table visits where you can pair Grand Cru Champagnes and educative single plot varietal tastings.

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Private Champagne Tours

We are a wine tour company specialising in group and private Champagne tours . We are based in Champagne region (just 40 minutes from Paris by train) and our primary focus is high quality boutique wineries in Grand cru and Premier cru . We offer Half Day, Full Day or Multiple Day Tours that will enable you to discover the Champagne region and its wine makers in a relaxed and friendly environment. We have experienced guides and comfortable vehicles and we will collect you from Reims railway station or from your hotel. Our tours are in either English, French, Italian or Russian.

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Full Day Private Champagne Tour

Many of our Customers select our Private Tours, as they are just that. It will just be your party, whether that is two of you or eight. We do not join other people onto these tours.

Half Day Private Champagne Tour

This tour provides you with an opportunity to experience the wonderful sight of the Champagne vineyards and villages of the Montagne de Reims.

Multiple Day Private Champagne Tour

Allows us to really show you the best of Champagne and to fully capture the essence of the region. These tours are customised around your requirements.

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“We took the train from Paris to Reims where Thibault met us right outside of the train station. We had such an amazing day and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide of the area. Right off the bat, he made us feel comfortable and welcome.”

“one of the highlights of our european vacation was our tour and champagne. eric was the guide for my wife and i and our close friends. eric is extremely knowledgeable and they gave us all the insight into the farming and production of champagne. he also took us to use two small champagne houses where we had incredible tastings. he served and had lunch with us with some wonderful regional cheeses and outstanding bubbles. he was receptive carrying and provided us the personal experience that we were looking for. we highly recommend this tour.”.

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VIP Tour:   The Champagne region and its Wine Tasting

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Group Size: 2 to 8 passengers aboard a Luxury Minivan

A Full-day in the Champagne Region to visit the most prestigious Champagne Houses 

• Enjoy a full-day tour in the Champagne region;  discover the most prestigious Champagne houses, learn about the sparkling wine making, and sample some of the finest champagnes in a private salon. 
• S tart your tour with a visit of the magnificent Gothic cathedral of Reims , listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral is famous for the coronation of the kings of France and is the very site where Clovis was baptized.
• Drive by the iconic buildings of Reims and its Art-Deco architecture.
• Stop at Epernay and walk on the famous Avenue de Champagne , considered the « Champs-Elysées » of Champagne. Visit the prestigious Moët & Chandon house , the world’s largest Champagne house, and enjoy a « Grand Vintage » cellar tour with fine Champagne samples.
• Drive through the scenic Champagne region and its prestigious vineyards. Have a local experience at a selective local-owned producer . Sample fine sparkling wines and learn about the production and winemaking process of champagne wines.
• Visit the charming village of Hautvilliers (a UNESCO must-see landmark) and its medieval abbey, considered as the birthplace of Champagne-making. Learn about the very first wine blending process invented by Dom Perignon and see where the famous monk is buried.

√  Private Certified Tour Guide & Driver

√  Entrance of 2 Champagne Houses with fine champagne tastings

√  Private transportation from & to your Hotel in a Deluxe air-conditioning minivan

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×  A champagne Lunch available at a local gourmet restaurant

×  Optional visit at one of the majestic medieval crayères with chalky cellars (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site )

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Get inspired and start planning your upcoming trip to Champagne with us. Be it for a single day tour or for a longer stay, we will design a tailor-made experience according to your expectations, so that your time in Champagne leaves you with unforgettable memories.

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Champagne is a great setting for any type of corporate or private event. We will be glad to place our expertise of the region at your service and to design tailor-made experiences for your group.

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Moet et Chandon Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne

From 259 €   ·   max 8   ·   8 hours.

Veuve Clicquot Tasting and Fun Private Tour in Champagne

Pommery Tasting and Small Group Tour in Champagne

From 230 €   ·   max 8   ·   8 hours.

Private Champagne Tour with 2 Grower Tastings Reims & Épernay

From 159 €   ·   max 8   ·   8 hours.

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From 249 €   ·   max 8   ·   7~10 hours, guided tours.

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Do you LOVE visiting wine regions? Learning about history makes you dream about old days past? Do you wonder sometimes about the battlefields in France? We got interesting things to show you! Originally from a French-Brazilian family in Rio de Janeiro, I started guiding in France in 2010, and since 2015 I have been working as a guide in the Champagne Region.

What started as a new job in France, guiding about French History and Culture became a passion, which I validated by obtaining the National License of Guiding French Monuments. Other places I took guests to explore include Paris, Versailles, Giverny, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley castles and Bruges – Belgium.

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ROYAL JOURNEY France –Luxury Champagne Tours in Reims, specialized in customized wine and historical tours, offer you a luxurious, unique and unforgettable experience in Champagne region. Our expertise in personalized tours will provide a privileged moment to you. We welcome you to visit the greatest Champagne estates, to discover their stories and their wine cellars classified as UNESCO heritage site.

Private Champagne Tours

For a day, come and discover Champagne, its history and its Champagnes. Enter the cellars of the greatest houses and discover the wealth of local producers attached to Champagne know-how.

Exclusive Champagne Tours

With family or friends, let yourself be guided on the Champagne route. Enjoy exclusive moments through private tours of your favorite Champagnes. Discover the history of the cellars, and the development of the fine bubbles that have made the region internationally renowned. Also discover the history and heritage of Champagne.

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“Best Champagne Host Ever!”

What a fantastic day!! I can recommend Gwendal very highly. We have been to many wine regions around the world and have used many guides/drivers. Gwendal is as good as it gets. He is very knowledgeable and a most courteous host. Boom him with confidence.

Phenomenal experience!

This was a top-notch, must-do experience for us! I love sparkling wine and Gwendal made this such an educational and memorable experience. Everything was fabulous, from the selection of Champagne houses to give us a lot of variety, to the phenomenal lunch at the Garden, to Gwendal’s ability to teach us all about the region and history. Wow! That’s really all I can say.

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I can’t say enough about this tour. Gwendal, our guide was delightful! And he was so informative. We learned so much about the Cathedral and the surrounding area. He provided great background information on the two wineries, before we took the tours. And he showed us interesting points of the church where Dom Perigon is buried. I would do a tour with Gwendal again, anytime. A fabulous day! Thank you Gwendal!!

“Unforgettable champagne tour services five stars.”

We were recommended by our hotel concierge service, a full day to discover the champagne region, it was a good choice for an escape from Paris. The trip was tailor-made with our favorite champagne. Our driver-guide was amazing, five star services, I highly recommend his services.

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Experience the ultimate Champagne Tour in France with our selection of the 15 best Champagne Tours and Champagne Tasting experiences. Discover beautiful Champagne Houses in Reims and Epernay and in the picturesque village AY.

Champagne Tours at the bigger and famous Maisons often include tastings, guided cellar visits and insights into the champagne-making process. The smaller family-owned champagne houses and champagne producers provide you a more intimate and private champagne experience. Beside the ‘regular’ Tours you can explore the vineyards with an electric bicycle or include your champagne tour with a food paring, such as cheese, lunch or diner (gastronomic experience). Don’t forget the wonderful Champagne picnics. It will highlight your stay in Champagne.

The champagne wine tours and tastings listed below have been rated good to very good by guests.

Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons.

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We provide you with a luxury car and an experienced driver to take you wherever you want. We also offer a full range of personalized services, from tourist transportation to quality champagne tasting.

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According of your time in champagne and the experience that you wish to have, please choose the private tour, the most convenient for you., our full day private champagne tour, full day private tour.

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Three Champagne Producers : Family Growers

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Tasting 10 Champagnes

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Large Famous Champagne House

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Two Champagne Producers : Family Growers

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Tasting 9-10 Champagnes

Organic - Biodynamic Tour

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 Biodynamic Producer included

Our Half Day Private Champagne Tour

Half-day private tour, ◊ from 105 €/person ◊.

9 am – 1 pm or 2 pm – 6 pm

Tasting 6 Champagnes

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You have the choice between Half-Day Tour , Full Day Tour   or Taylor-Made Tour . The transport is included in each Private Tour directly from your Hotel or from the Train Station.

Please select the one, that will be the most convenient for you to enjoy and discover the champagne region..

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Full-Day Private Wine Tour in the Vineyards of Champagne from Epernay

We offer 24 hr free cancellation on most of our tours, winery visits and hotels. For more detail please see the individual cancellation policies on the tour, winery or hotel page.

Tour Overview

Discover the beautiful Champagne region, its vineyards and grape varieties with this full-day private wine tour.

Start the tour at a Champagne winery (classified in Grand Cru) to learn all details of the production of a bottle of Champagne from harvest to shipment, and enjoy tastings.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch in Côtes des Blancs, a classified village, and afterwards visit the Champs-Elysées of Champagne to discover the biggest concentration of Champagne bottles in the world.

Next, enjoy a commented visit of Hautvillers and Dom Perignon’s grave.

The tour ends with a visit of a cellar and tasting at a producer’s winery - Côteaux Sud, South of Epernay, where you can admire the wonderful views from the vineyards.

What’s included

• 3-course lunch with wine and coffee
• English speaking Champagne specialist
• Visit to two cellars
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation
• Visit to Hautvillers and Dom Perignon's grave
• Champagne tastings (6 Champagnes)
• Food and drink not mentioned
• Any personal expenses

Meeting point

Your centrally located accommodation in Epernay.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable up until 72 hours before departure time.

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Private Champagne Tours

Paris Luxury Tours offers two private guided Champagne tours.
 France visitors can choose from either our Classic France Champagne tours or our much more expensive Super Luxury Escorted Champagne excursions. Both are private and both provide clients with an exceptional in-depth look at the terroir of Champagne and what makes sparkling wine in Champagne the unique drink that it is.

For an even deeper immersion in the wines of Champagne, consider our Two Day Tour of Champagne, which entails one over-night and is found in our over-night wine tours section.

With our Champagne tours, France visitors can count on having memorably delightful excursions. In both Champagne tours, France visitors will experience privileged visits at two of the most informative and enjoyable Champagne houses who also make superb wine.  Their doors are not always open to the public but you will be received by a member of their staff who will take you through their infrastructure and explain the improbably complex process of making fine sparkling wine in Champagne.

Classic France Champagne Tours

With a two hour drive east of Paris, our classic France Champagne tours take you on enchanting journeys through Champagne. Home of the fabled drink, site of one of France’s great Gothic cathedrals in Reims, Champagne has countryside so cultivated and groomed that you will hardly recognise it as agriculture. Our France Champagne tours are led by guides who speak English as natural first language, who have expert knowledge of the wines of Champagne and how they are produced. During the drive, if you wish, our guide will explain clearly in simple terms what makes the terroir and therefore the grapes of Champagne unique and nearly impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world.

Of its roughly 5,000 vintners, you will visit two of the finest in Champagne, one in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Among our favorites to visit are: Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot and Lanson in Reims, Gosset and Moët & Chandon in Epernay, Deutz, Bollinger and Henri Giraud in Aÿ and Philipponnat in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. If you book many months in advance, we may be able to book you at Krug in Reims, Billecart Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ or Perrier-Jouët in Epernay. Some visits take place partly many meters underground in Gallo-Roman “crayeres” (quarries from which Roman builders extracted blocks of chalk to build their towns). They include some of the most sumptuous and informative champagne tours available.

After your morning wine estate visit, depending on where you choose to have lunch, we may drive you over the ‘Reims Mountain,’ across the Marne River Valley, to the Côte des Blancs. We can help you choose from a wide selection of excellent dining options, such as brasseries like Boulingrin, Flo and Le Jardin in Reims or Le Bellevue in Champillon and La Table Kobus in Epernay. You can also consider one of the Michelin single, double and triple star restaurants of which there is a constellation of choice in Tinqueux, Reims, Montchenot and Epernay. 

Following your second Champagne house visit in the afternoon, our Classic Paris Luxury Tour of Champagne might take you to the picture postcard village of Hautvillers, where the monk who allegedly ‘invented’ Champagne lived and worked in its abbey, Dom Perignon. From there you will have a breath-taking view of some of the finest pinot noir vineyards that slope southward toward Epernay in the distance. We can stop at the abbey church, where Doms Perignon and Ruinart are entombed.

At the end of this tour, we will drive you through some 30 kilometers of pinot noir vineyards, many grand cru, on the south-facing slopes of the Marne River Valley where you will be able to admire Veuve Clicquot’s Chateau de Boursault from a distance, before we conclude our trip by re-joining the A4 auto-route back to Paris.

Super Luxury Champagne Tours France

For our most sumptuous private Champagne tours, France visitors are collected in a Mercedes Class S sedan (or equivalent) to travel in a more luxurious way. In addition to the Champagne wine tour details given above, guests of this excursion will be received privately at each of the two Champagne houses with their own personal guide, and they will enjoy a multi-course lunch that is prepared by a renowned French chef. Your chef chooses a unique Champagne wine to not only accompany each course, but also to inspire the selection of ingredients, composition and preparation of each course, ensuring perfect harmony between the dish and the wine that accompanies it. Add the further requirements that the components be organically produced and in-season to complete the picture of a truly memorable meal.

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The price of our private Super Luxury Champagne Tour is distinctly more expensive, reflecting its inclusions. We will provide a quotation when you give us the date on which you wish to schedule it. That is because the chefs who have the talent required to prepare your individually conceived multi-course meal are not always available.

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At SmoothRed we love our Champagne tours. And not just for their fizzy delights. As well as the vineyards and châteaux along the scenic Route du Champagne, Champagne is also home to stunning sights, rich and rustic culinary specialities and relaxing river and canal cruises.

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Explore the route de champagne….

“Come quick, I am drinking the stars!” – with these words, the monk Dom Pérignon is said to have announced his invention of Champagne in the late 17th century. And he certainly wouldn’t be the first to be driven to poetic paroxysms by the scintillating wines of the Champagne region.

Alas, like so many great stories, this is probably something of a myth. The romantic quote was actually first used in an advertising campaign in the 1880s. And there’s strong evidence to suggest that sparkling wine was first produced intentionally around 1662 by Christopher Merret, a scientist from Gloucester. So perhaps it’s closer to West Country scrumpy than we might think.

“I drink Champagne when I’m happy”

Myths aside, there can be no doubt that Champagne is the benchmark by which all other sparkling wines are judged. Lily Bollinger, scion of the famous Champagne house famously said, “I drink Champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.”

Whilst we would never dream of arguing with Mademoiselle Bollinger and we too are more than happy to drink Champagne anywhere, anytime, few things can beat drinking this most exquisite of drinks in the very region where it is produced.

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Popular places to visit.

Of course, on our SmoothRed Champagne tours you’ll have plenty of chances to taste the region’s favourite export. But beyond the châteaux you’ll also want to visit some of its most popular attractions too.

Like the 13th century cathedral in the heart of romantic Reims. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the greatest gothic cathedrals in all of northern France. And, if you’re that way inclined, you might like to try counting all its 2,303 statues. Although you will end up with a sore neck.

Visit Epernay

Further south, in the heart of Champagne country, the small town of Epernay is home to many of the most famous producers of fizz. From Moët & Chandon to Perrier-Jouët, it’s a delightful place to spend an easy afternoon wandering on foot between Champagne houses and cellars.

Then head a few miles southeast to the scenic Lac du Der, the largest reservoir in Europe and a great place to relax or indulge in a spot of bird-watching. Or maybe visit the historic old town of Troyes to marvel at its gorgeous half-timbered houses.

And let’s not forget Hautvilliers, the lively vignerons village famous for its abbey where Dom Pérignon plied his trade as cellar-master. Not to mention other famous Champagne villages like Rilly-la-Montagne and Verzy.

Champagne Wine Guide

Wine and cuisine in champagne.

The Champagne region’s terroir is unique. Its Northern location, rugged climate, chalky soil and rolling countryside make it the ideal place to grow the Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes that are predominantly used to make Champagne.

We say predominantly because technically Champagne can use a number of other grapes too. Varietals such as Petit Meslier, Petit Blanc and Arbane are grown in very small quantities and added to blends, with some houses even producing wines made solely from one or more of these lesser known grapes.  

The grapes of Champagne

The first, Pinot Noir, is most widely planted in the Aube region, while the second, Pinot Meunier takes up much of the Vallée de la Marne. The Côte des Blancs is dedicated almost exclusively to Chardonnay.

And, of course, they take their regional boundaries seriously in Champagne. Since 1942 the region has been overseen by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), which rates vintages based on the quality of their grapes and vineyards. Nice work if you can get it.

Champagne cuisine

Now, some would say you shouldn’t really eat while drinking Champagne, but we think those people can fizz off. From refined dining like oysters and snails in Champagne sauce, to the region’s rustic pleasures of venison, boar, rabbit and pheasant, you can be sure to dine every bit as well as you drink on one of our champagne tours.

Champagne Gourmet Guide

Whilst some people believe one shouldn’t really eat while enjoying the wines of Champagne, in fact, the acidity and body of the drink make it a surprisingly good food wine. Champagne, be it pink, vintage or non-vintage, can be paired with a range of foods, with the latter – perhaps counter-intuitively – a good pick for fish and chips. The extra body of pink fizz makes it a little more flexible, whilst the extra depth and yeastiness of some vintage bottles makes them perfect to pair with wild mushrooms, parmesan or, for maximum decadence, truffles!

In terms of local delicacies to try on a visit to Champagne you have lots to choose from. Reims, the capital of the region, is famed for ham and, rather handily, mustard. In Troyes, andouillette is an offal sausage unlikely to appeal to all. Various cheeses are produced locally and one of those, Langres, is a great nibble alongside Champagne.

For those with a sweeter tooth, les biscuits roses de Reims , or pink biscuits, date to the 17 th century and are a crunchy treat, whilst Champagne-filled chocolate truffles are another fabulous, decadent treat.

There is no shortage of stunning restaurants in Reims, Epernay, Troyes and Champagne’s smaller towns and villages. From Michelin-starred establishments perfect for that special meal to local bistros serving venison, wild boar, rabbit or pheasant, you will be spoiled for choice. Expect to see Champagne in sauces, foams and deserts and, who knows, you might even get to drink a glass or two of the fizzy stuff on your Champagne wine holiday!

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La Caserne Chanzy Hôtel & Spa

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Château de Sacy

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Domaine Les Crayères

Set within seven hectares of beautifully manicured grounds on the edge of Reims, Domaine Les…

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Perched on a vine-clad hilltop in the village of Champillon, the Royal Champagne Hotel and…

Hôtel de la Paix

Part of the Best Western Premier group, the Hôtel de la Paix sits in the…

L'Assiette Champenoise

Hidden within a traditional timbered exterior, L’Assiette Champenoise is a thoroughly modern hotel in the…

Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel Champagne

Inspired by the natural beauty of the region, the Loisium Wine & Spa Hotel Champagne…

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Ah la Champagne…. say no more!

Taittinger, Dom Perignon, Laurent Perrier, Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Moët & Chandon... more, you say? In that case, we warmly invite you to browse our self-drive tours in Champagne, so you can come and visit yourself!

A stay in the vineyards of the Champagne region or in its capital city Reims is the opportunity of a lifetime to see where the famous bubbly is made so at the next big occasion when you open a bottle of Champagne, it will have a very special taste and hold many memories of your Champagne tour!

Reims is a nice historic town, which was relatively preserved during the wars. The majestic Cathedral has a very important role in French history as it is the place where most of the Kings of France where crowned, or “sacré” in French meaning to be blessed by God. Therefore, Reims is often referred to as La Cité des Sacres .

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The North-East of France: from WWI history to vineyards

Explore North-Eastern France and jump into French wines & history! Starting in Reims, capital of the Champagne region, you will learn many stories starring Joan of Arc, Marie-Antoinette and a famous widow . . . Clicquot. A private guide will make World War I history come alive, allowing you to get a comprehensive overview of the Verdun battlefields. You will bike and taste wines in Burgundy and finish your journey with flourish in Paris.

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This itinerary is designed for gourmet travelers who aim at discovering and learning more about French wines. Our tours also mix heritage, culture, nice walks, gardens, etc. In this tour, you will stay in wineries, by vineyards & in wine towns. An absolute must for wine lovers !

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World War History Tour of France

Many of us are related in some way to the World Wars' history : a father, uncle, grandfather, family friend, or a famous soldier we admire, who fought amongst the Allied troops on French soil. We are very happy and proud to plan itineraries for you to learn more about the history of the two World Wars of the 20th century. The below tour is a sample and we will craft your own trip based on any information you may have available or are willing to discover.

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Focus on the Northeastern France

On this itinerary, you'll go North-East ! Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne are all located East of Paris and near the Swiss and German borders. Quite unknown, these regions have a lot to discover !

How to Get to Reims & the Champagne region?

Reims is only a 1hr30 drive east from Paris or CDG Airport. This is a great first or last stop on a French self-drive tour. We do recommend driving to Reims, as this is faster and more convenient than other transportation options.

There is a high-speed train (TGV) that goes there, and although we do not think this to be the best option, it can also be considered. Please be aware however that the TGV station is far outside of town and the car rental agencies are at the downtown train station (regular trains, no TGV). This makes the connections a bit complicated, but manageable with time.

Geography of the Champagne Region

The Champagne vineyards are mostly between Reims and Epernay, which is located 35 minutes south of Reims, so the area is quite small and can be visited in 2 days, including some Champagne winery visits.

Between the 2 cities is the « Montagne de Reims » which culminates at 286 meters and is thus only a « mountain » by name. However, it provides nice slopes for the vineyards and a lovely countryside to drive around.

The whole area was once under the sea and for fossil lovers, we will recommend a place you will always remember.

Let’s drink Champagne!

Champagne & reims wine tours.

One thing you need to learn in French: if you say « Je suis interessé par LA Champagne » and « Je suis intéressé par LE Champagne » - you mean something totally different! In the first case, you are talking about the Champagne region and in the second, the sparkling wine... so make sure to brush up on your French a little. In our opinion, both are great to talk about!

What do you eat with Champagne? Biscuits Roses of course!

Of course, it is cheaper to buy Champagne wines right in the production area: you will find good quality bottles starting 20€ - or even around 15-18€ at smaller, less internationally famous wineries.

For those who just want to taste a few Champagnes and get a general overview of the region, we will be happy to recommend a self-drive itinerary where you can get a « bit of everything » and book a visit and tasting in a famous Maison de Champagne such as Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot or Moët & Chandon.

For the Champagne lovers on our self drive tours in Champagne, we can organize for one of our private guides to take you from the vineyards to the wineries. You'll probably taste more Champagnes in a day than you ever have. On this Champagne tours, you will learn about the soils, the vintages, the making process and also visit smaller family wineries where you could not go on your own. We can also plan for you to enjoy several wine regions in France including Champagne. 

Champagne; oui... but also...

In the Champagne area, you will also wander in the Faux magical forest, taste the famous pink biscuits from Reims and… visit the Cathedral ! This immense building dating back to the beginning of the 13th century is a real jewel and travelers often feel hypnotized by its majesty and immensity.

Did you know that the German surrender of World War II was signed in Reims, in the school housing General Eisenhower’s headquarters for the final months of the war? The Musée de la Reddition is fascinating, and you will see the untouched map room and table where the surrender signature took place.

Roman ruins are still visible also, such as the Mars door near the very lively covered market of the lively Boulingrin neighborhood in Reims!

Reims has also one of the biggest Christmas markets in France. 

Where to stay in the Champagne region

The answer is quite simple: between Reims and Epernay . On a Champagne tour, you don’t want to stay north of Reims or you will have to drive around the city every time you want to reach the Champagne vineyards.

Reims is much livelier than Epernay where we recommend strolling the famous Avenue de Champagne on a visit.

We have selected great accommodations in Reims for those who like to be in town, and also some very nice Bed & Breakfasts in the vineyards, in little towns or even in a Champagne winery – to be closer to the local products. A difficult but happy dilemma to have!

If you love wine, we have designed a specific self drive tour of France for wine lovers . For lovers of Champagne, self-guided wine tours through this region - with the option of a private expert guide for at least one day of your tour - can be an unforgettable experience.

Let us know what you like and we will plan your stay in the Champagne region accordingly !

FAQs about Champagne

Most of Champagne became part of the French administrative region of Champagne-Ardenne in 1956. This consisted of four French departments: Ardennes, Aube, Marne and Haute-Marne. On January 1st, 2016, 1 January 2016, Champagne-Ardenne merged with the neighboring regions of Alsace and Lorraine, and these became part of the new region of Grand Est.

On our self-drive tours in Champagne, you will be located near Reims, the capital of Champagne, which is about an hour an a half's drive from Paris.

There are four main regions in Champagne: La Vallée de la Marne, La Montagne de Reims, La Côte des Blancs and La Côte des Bars, including 34,000 hectares of vineyards and around 300 villages and towns. 

La Côte des Bars is furthest south in the Champagne-Ardenne region and has two main sub-regions, Bar-Sur-Seine and Bar-Sur-Aube.

In the north of the region, La Vallée de la Marne, La Montagne de Reims and La Côte des Blancs are the three main territoires, where the best quality grapes are produced. Indeed, many Champagne producers produce the best Champagne by blending grapes from all three of these areas.

Champagne is used to celebrate memorable occasions all over the world and all of us can remember and name some of the French Champagnes in this list :

• Moët & Chandon
• Veuve Clicquot
• Dom Perignon...of course...like James Bond !
• Pommery....

On a self-drive tour in Champagne, we recommend staying for 2-3 nights. This will give you the opportunity to spend a day exploring the region and the Champagne-Ardenne wineries at your own pace, as well as a day with a private expert wine guide.

Champagne & Reims wine tours will take you to their favorite Champagne-Ardenne wineries, share interesting facts about the region, the grapes, the producers and the local harvest traditions, so you really get to immerse yourself in the culture of the region. 

You can also spend a day exploring the lovely city of Reims and enjoying other local attractions, including fossils, Belle Epoque architecture and a lively food market. If you go on a self guided tour of the Champagne region with us, we'll tell you our favorite restaurants, from simple fare to Michelin 3-star restaurants.

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List of Champagne Tours in France

• Updated December 13, 2023

France seems to have it all—the renowned food, high-end couture, and breathtaking landscapes that entice visitors. But nestled amidst its scenic countryside is a region with a sparkling secret: Champagne.

With prestigious Maisons de Champagne such as Dom Pérignon and Ruinart and sprawling vineyards that stretch as far as your eyes can see, it’s a paradise for wine lovers. There is a lot to see and learn, so I definitely recommend a guided tour of the Champagne region especially if you’re visiting for the first time.

In this post, I’ve put together a list of champagne tours in France so you can plan your next champagne trip. This post covers some of the big champagne houses where it’s usually easier to schedule visits especially if you plan ahead. But we also cover first a few guided tours that will take you around to multiple champagne destinations without you needing to drive.

Guided Champagne Tours that Visit Multiple Wineries

If you want a guide that will take you around to multiple wineries on a small group tour, check out some of my top recommendations below.

Reims Afternoon Tour of Epernay Region & Family Growers

I am a big fan of smaller grower champagne producers, many of which are family owned. Many of these smaller producers aren’t set up to manage tastings in English, especially at the last minute. So if you aren’t set on visiting a particular champagne house, joining a tour with a group like this can drastically simplify your trip organization.

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 6 Tastings + Reims Cathedral

One really convenient thing about Champagne unlike most other French wine regions is how close it is to Paris. If you don’t want to deal with navigating the train or a rental car on your own, you can join a tour group like this one and still get the chance to see and taste wine from multiple champagne houses.

Popular Champagne House Destinations for Winery Tours in Champagne France

To start it off, visit Champagne Pommery in Reims. Visiting Champagne House is truly a unique place where you can explore the stunning and spectacular cellars. But beyond that, exploring the vicinity gives you a premium art exhibit experience. Think of being mesmerized by Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

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Explore 18 kilometers of underground cellars. Gallo-Roman crayères are chalky pits interconnected with galleries. The crayères were carved more than 2,000 years ago. Walking into the cellars means learning the history behind the immense pits.

Visit the Villa Demoiselle. It’s a great way to appreciate Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles manifested in the Champagne House’s architecture, cabinetry, and decor. Visiting the Villa Demoiselle also allows you to discover different arts and crafts like stained glass windows as well as murals by French artisans.

Join a private Champagne tasting workshop. Pommery offers a Master Class that will teach you the secrets to making their Champagnes. You will experience the great cuvées of Maison Pommery with a sommelier: Pommery Apanage Brut, Pommery Grand Cru Royal Vintage, and Cuvée Louise Vintage.

Champagne Bollinger

Champagne Bollinger offers some of the best tours in Champagne France. What makes this Champagne House stand out is its magnificent façade in Aÿ. It is simply beautiful and comes with two staircases that serve as a division between the winery and the cellars.

But Bollinger is more than meets the eye. The Champagne House will give you unique experiences once you explore their cellars.

Wine tasting. Champagne Bollinger offers a unique wine-tasting experience featuring 5 different Champagnes. The friendly Champagne tour guides will walk you through Bollinger’s special and unique methods of wine-making.

Discover the cellars. When you go into the cellars, you’ll have to go through 6 kilometers of passageways but it’s worth it. In this section, there are 11 million bottles of Champagne being stored.

But what makes many visitors so fascinated about the cellars is that there are additional 750,000 magnums of reserve wine stored by the village of origin as well as vintage by vintage.

Fun fact: Those were wine bottles from 1830 that the Bollinger family had no idea were in the “hidden room” until 2010. An intern was tasked to clean up the cellars only to discover a stock of antique bottles concealed behind a wall of empty bottles.

Champagne Bollinger rarely opens their doors for visitation. You better book a month in advance, though. To check availability and rates, visit their website .

Champagne Le Gallais

Champagne Le Gallais is a wine lover’s dream. Their La Terrasse Des Abbaye s (terrace) will give you a 180-degree view over the Champagne vineyards and the Château de Boursault and overlooks the Marne Valley. Most of the activities include Champagne tasting.

Their guided Champagne tours are perfect for workshops, team building, and even if you just want to explore around.

Indulge in wine tasting. You can enjoy three Champagnes while enjoying the panoramic view of the Marne Valley’s vineyard. This is a great way to really appreciate the lush in the Champagne region.

Have a look at the facilities. The guided tour will show you around the Champagne House’s facilities, including their modern pressing technique, tank room, and cellars. Included in the tour are three Champagne tastings.

Join a private masterclass. Do you want to be a Chef de Cave for a day? You can take part in their master class, which covers an introduction to winemaking as well as the secrets of their viticulture.

Plus, you can visit the Clos du Château de Boursault and taste the wine at various stages of production. This tour also gives you a tasting of three Champagnes.

Champagne Le Gallais’ master class reservation, however, is subject to validation. To check availability and rates, visit their website .

Billecart Salmon

Located in the town of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne Billecart-Salmon was born out of a wedded couple and has survived 7 generations that share the same passion for enology. One of the highlights of the family-owned Champagne House is its French-style garden and a 100-year-old horse chestnut tree.

From exploring the vineyards and cellars to tasting their finest wines, Billecart -Salmon is one of the best venues for Champagne tours in Champagne France.

Explore Clos Saint Hilaire. This is the cuvée de prestige and one of Billecart-Salmon’s most popular plots. Most of the grape varietals grown here are vinified to make their most exclusive cuvées.

Tour the estate. You can start by visiting their cellars and exploring their Champagnes which are fermented in oak barrels and steel tanks. In cellars, you’ll also get to see the Le Clos Saint-Hilaire being fermented in a center-stage position.

Explore the chalky tunnels. For many who have visited Billecart-Salmon, the most exciting part of the tour is the chalk tunnels. The tunnels were built in the 17th century, which adds a sense of history to the overall experience.

You might feel a somewhat somber ambiance as you walk through the tunnels since it is dimly lit and chilly. But it is exactly this unique atmosphere that makes it fascinating.

Wine tasting. You can’t end the tour without tasting Billecart-Salmon Champagne. The family has a summer house where you can taste their creations. You can start with lighter wines and build up to heavier wines that stay on the palate. During wine tasting, you’ll also get to learn about the different grape varieties they use.

That said, not everyone is lucky enough to book a tour with Billecart-Salmon. Champagne tours are available upon request and you may need to book it 6 months ahead, so good luck!

To check their rates and slots, visit their website .

Best Day Tours in Champagne France

Canard-duchêne.

Canard-Duchêne lies in the heart of the Reims Mountain vineyard. Visiting the Champagne House and discovering their wines’ distinct characteristics are a great retreat if you opt for a Champagne day tour.

A true embodiment of oenotourism, one of the best things (at least, in my book) about paying a visit to the Champagne House of Canard-Duchêne is the full-life yoga classes offered. But there is so much more to enjoy beyond that.

Explore the estate by electric bike. This is a good way to appreciate nature and its blessings. Go on an adventure with an electric bike and love on the lush of Ludes. You’ll be able to witness the beauty of the first Cru village situated in the heart of the grapevines on the Reims Mountain hillsides.

Following the bike ride, you will get served with 2 flutes of Champagne. After that, a tour guide will walk you through the cellars to learn about their terroir and the iconic Pinot Noir grape variety. Included in the tour is also a guide on the secrets of crafting their cuvées.

Enjoy aperitif boards. If you’re going on a group tour, this would be perfect. The boars are ensembled with delicious, sweet, and salty delights that pair well with your bubbly of choice.

It’s sort of like a picnic, but with prized wines with friends under the canopy of trees of the Domaine while the sun and a light breeze kiss your face.

Recharge. Canard-Duchêne offers yoga classes that help you reconnect with nature. It’s done in their magnificent centenary park, in a beautiful panorama between vines and forests. After the calming moment, you can enjoy the taste of their BIO P181 cuvée.

Discover more. Like different flower species and how they relate to the floral notes or bouquets or aromas of wines. It’s a rare opportunity in winery exploration in the Champagne region but you will learn a lot. You’ll discover the different varieties of edible flowers.

Currently, the Champagne House of Canard-Duchên is offering these summer activities by slot. To check availability and reserve a Champagne day tour, visit their website .

Veuve Clicquot

When it comes to luxury wines, Veuve Clicquot is one of the first Champagnes that comes to mind. It should also be on top of your list of Champagne tours in France.

Visiting the family estate is a unique experience. The Champagne House offers different tours from learning about the different winemaking methods to visiting their Unesco World Heritage-listed cellars to having a gastronomic picnic, and more.

Visit Maison Veuve Clicquot’s historic cellars . This is a great way to learn about the Champagne House’s 250 years of history. Harness your creativity and visit the Les Crayères, which are Unesco World Heritage-listed cellars.

During this tour, you will also learn about the unique French know-how of making Veuve Cliquot’s Brut Yellow Label Champagne. The wine is made from a special blend of reserve wines and represents the solaire personality through its iconic yellow label.

Discover the art behind the ​​blended Rosé Champagne. Just like the Brut Yellow Label Champagne, you can also learn about the unique savoir-faire behind Veuve Clicquot’s Rosé Champagne. This wine offers a burst of floral aromas that the most discerning wine enthusiasts love.

Included in the tour is a visit to Les Crayères and wine tasting. You can even request a charcuterie board to pair your wine.

Learn about the story of Madame Clicquot. Madame Clicquot was a 27-year-old woman who took over the House after her husband died in 1805 and went on to create the first vintage champagne in 1810. She also pioneered the riddling table and created Veuve Clicquot’s first blended Rosé Champagne.

(I’m not going to turn this into a spoiler alert, so just pay a visit if you can!)

On this tour, you can visit the Crayères and have a taste of their iconic Brut Yellow Label cuvée in Magnum and prestige cuvée La Grande Dame.

Take on a picnic at Parc du Manoir de Verzy. Seems like taking a picnic with an overlooking view only happens in movies sometimes. Well, the Maison Veuve Clicquot offers a picnic “rosé together” where you can savor a delicious gourmet meal and wine pairings on the lovely grounds of Parc du Manoir de Verzy.

To check their rates and availability, visit their website .

La Maison Mumm

The Champagne House of G.H. Mumm lies in the beautiful city of Reims. If you’re staying in a convenient location and want to take a day Champagne tour in France, G.H. Mumm is easily accessible. The House offers unforgettable experiences that make visitors keep coming back.

Spend time in the G.H. Mumm’s cellars. There is so much history and tradition to learn here. In the underground chalky caves, you will learn everything about the house’s winemaking techniques and centuries-old artifacts and history through their museum exhibit.

Visit the Champagne tasting room and enjoy your choice of cuvée. If you book the Grand Cru Experience, you can have two tastings of their RSRV cuvées.

Visit the Foujita Chapel. This chapel was built in the 1960s and designed by Tsuguharu Foujita, a painter from Japan. He was also the designer of Mumm’s iconic Brut Rosé cap. Because of this, René Lalou, who ran Maison G.H. Mumm at the time, rewarded him with a land plot near the house Foujita’s chapel.

The chapel visit includes a tasting of the reserve Rosé Foujita cuvée, which is exclusively offered in French or in Japanese.

To check rates and availability, visit their website .

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Dom pérignon.

A true pioneer in winemaking, Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk and cellar master, was the man behind the sparkling wines loved by Napoleon Bonaparte and Winston Churchill. In fact, he is credited as the inventor of the effervescent wine.

Maison Dom Pérignon is a spectacular house in the Hautvillers near Éperney. It is one of the most prestigious and well-celebrated Champagne houses in the Champagne region, so it is something you may want to include in your Champagne Day tour if you plan to visit France soon.

Get your first stop at the Abbey of Abbatiale. This is where Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried. Visiting his final resting place is a great way to pay tribute and learn about the man’s story and the brand’s rich history.

Take on a tour through Dom Pérignon’s cellars. You may explore Napoleon’s cellar, which is the cellar master’s dedicated locker. During this tour, you’ll discover more about the history of the creation of the Maison’s fine wines. You can learn about the aging process of the bottles, how vintages are made, and a lot more.

Visit the garden courtyard. Taking a stroll on their garden courtyards includes tasting some of their finest wines.

Visit the cave and cellars. What makes this tour amazing is that as you go down the historic cave and cellars, you’ll be greeted with gorgeous stained glasses. In the cellars, you’ll find thousands of dusty bottles, arranged in row after row of shelves.

You’ll also see a sign of dedication by Napoleon, who was a huge Dom Pérignon Champagne fan. And did you know that the cellar was used during World War I? That is one of the fascinating facts you can learn when you visit the cellars.

Maison Dom Pérignon is currently not open for public visits, but you can book a private tour with third-party sites.

Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon is basically an empire that owns several luxury goods brands including Champagne Dom Pérignon. Nestled in Épernay, the Champagne House boasts a rich history that is worth learning about. 

Besides their luxurious wines, there are several ways to explore this magnificent Maison. From walking through their cellars and terroirs to Champagne tastings, a private tour of the Maison Moët & Chandon is a great way to spend quality time in Champagne France.

Have a taste of their Moët Imperial and Moët Vintage Champagnes. Explore the cellars and taste Moët & Chandon’s signature wines. On this tour, you’ll discover how to make those champagnes. You should be able to tell the distinctions between the two wines.

Experience the imperial moment. This tour will walk you through the largest Champagne cellar guided by the Maison Ambassador. During the guided tour, you will learn about two facets of the Moët & Chandon style: white and rosé. This means you’ll also get to taste their Moët Imperial and Rosé Imperial champagnes.

Taste their “Grand Vintage” champagnes. Such Moët & Chandon’s wine classification represents one exceptional year. On this tour, you’ll be taken to a private tasting lounge and taste the Maison ”Grand Vintage” Champagnes blanc and rosé.

Discover the secrets of à la Volée disgorgement. Taking on this cellar tour is a great way to experience the Maison hospitality. You get to see cellarman’s spectacular exhibition of an ancestral champagne savoir-faire disgorgement, à la Volée.

You can also enjoy two vintage cuvées that have been aging in the cellar for 14 years. You will also be treated to a third Grand Vintage tasting.

Take a stroll through the vineyards. Drive through Champagne vineyards with breathtaking views. You can then visit the private area of Fort Chabrol to immerse yourself in the region’s biodiversity. Then, enjoy a glass of Grand Vintage, Grand Vintage Rosé. Driving through the champagne countryside (before drinking, not after!) is one of my favorite things to do because the vineyards are so beautiful.

Walk the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. You can take your own self-guided tour by spending a day exploring the Avenue de Champagne. On this street, multiple champagne houses are located close to each other and you can walk between them to do tastings. Just remember to check about scheduling the tastings in advance in case they are busy.

To check the rates and availability of their private tours, visit their website .

How Many Days Do You Need in Champagne France?

It depends on how many wineries you want to visit and the time you want to spend exploring the Champagne region. But you can plan 2 to 3 days for a wine-focused tour. This number of days should be enough to visit the picturesque vineyards and even visit other towns and get to know the locals.

What Is the Most Famous Champagne House?

Moët & Chandon is the most famous Champagne House in the world. It’s the co-owner of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton or LVMH, which sells luxury goods, and also the owner of Dom Perignon. Moët was founded in 1743 and one of its best-selling wines was Brut Imperial, which was introduced to the market in the 1980s.

Is the Champagne Region of France Worth Visiting?

Anyone that has visited the Champagne region would highly recommend exploring the vineyards and cellars. It’s a lush region and full of history, which makes it a wine lover’s dream. You can always take a side tour when you are in Paris.

What Is the Best Season To Visit Champagne?

Summer is the perfect time to explore this region. It’s the best time to stroll through the vineyards, however, it can be crowded during this season. If you want to avoid the crowd, visit around springtime. This time brings mild temperatures and you can explore the blooming vineyards.

You can also visit during the harvest season around August and September to see grapes being picked. If you visit the region during this time period, you get to see the fruit harvest and the starting point of Champagne production. The vineyards also change to stunning gold and crimson shades, creating a picturesque setting.

Final Thoughts

Exploring France’s Champagne region will leave you with fond memories and a deeper love and appreciation for the art of winemaking. So, pack your stuff, book that flight, and take a tour of one of the best Champagne Houses on our list.

If you have more questions about the tours, we’ve added links to their website or you can reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Victoria M.

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The delightful Champagne region remains our most popular destination, but what makes it so great? In part, it is because the region is so easy to get to . It is accessible from central Paris in just 45 minutes using the high speed rail line linking Paris with eastern France. Charles de Gaulle airport is even closer with a journey time to Champagne of 30 minutes on this line. For our UK customers, it is situated less than 2 ½ hours’ drive from Calais making it the UK’s closest premium wine region.

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For those who don’t know, champagne comes only from Champagne. From wine tours to historic memory, people come here for its eponymous nectar, its captivating cellars, its famous dishes and simply to be swept up in its devotion to good living. This introduction to the land of champagne is much more than just a checklist, it's an introduction into the lifestyle champenoise! 

Visits you cannot miss in Champagne

• Hillsides, houses and wineries classified as World Heritage by Unesco In 2015, 14 cellars, hillsides and sites were registered by UNESCO in the category "cultural landscape". This shows the universality of heritage in Champagne. It's up to you to discover the gentle hills of Hautvillers, Haÿ, Mareuil, Saint-Nicaise, or even the cellars of prestigious brands such as Pommery, Veuve-Clicquot, Ruinart, Taittinger, without forgetting the institute Fort Chabrol, wine and oenological research.

• The Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral Gothic style, it served as a showcase for the coronation of many kings of France. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, you'll love its high interior luminosity, Chagall's contemporary stained glass windows, and its smiling angel, among the 2,000 statues adorning the facade.

• Roc-la-Tour These two rock masses dominate the valley of the Semois at 400 meters above sea level and form the castle of the Devil ... According to a legend; it is the ruins of a castle destroyed by an angry Satan. Stay calm.

• The Champagne Houses They are a hundred or so to vinify their own selection of grapes and vintages, according to a demanding traditional process. Some twenty of them organize visits to cellars; Ayala to Aÿ, Mercier to Epernay, Duchêne Canard to the castle of Ludes, Taittinger in the crypts of the former Abbey St Nicaise, Ruinart in the crayers of Reims ... what makes you sparkle your eyes?

• The sites of the War of 14-18 Due to its geographical location, the Champagne-Ardenne region was the scene of many battles during the First World War. Thirty sites, cemeteries and monuments remind you of these decisive moments in history.

• The castle of Sedan It is the largest in Europe, with seven floors, 35,000 m² of floor space and walls 7 meters thick. At once a fortress and a princely residence, it overlooks the city with its impressive silhouette.

• The ramparts of Langres From the top of these ramparts, the view goes far to the Vosges and Jura! The walkway tells you 2000 years of history, with 7 doors and 12 laps to go.

• Reims No time to be bored in Reims! We give you some ideas: the Gallo-Roman remains of the Mars Gate, the Roman-Gothic St Remi basilica, the Palace of Tau, the Byzantine basilica Sainte-Clotilde, the Carnegie Art Deco library but also the modern chapel designed by the painter Japanese Foujita, the halls of Boulingrin,...

• Mont Malgré-Tout Do you want to go for a nice walk? Climb to the top of Mont Malgré-Tout (450 meters), on the heights of Revin, in the valley of the Meuse. The writer George Sand, devoted his novel Malgré-Tout to this site.

• The historic heart of Troyes The city has managed to preserve an astonishing heritage of half-timbered, brightly colored houses dating from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, inhabited by rich merchants. At the bend of the cobblestone streets, raise your nose towards the mansions of noble families.

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Essential activities in Champagne

• Bathing on one of the 6 beaches of Lake Der An inland sea in Champagne! The Der artificial lake was created to regulate the waters of the Marne and occupies 4,800 hectares in the heart of nature. In addition to the six beaches, it is a paradise for sports: sailing, water skiing, rowing, canoeing ...

• Combine champagne and contemporary art at Maison Pommery When secular tradition meets the avant-garde, it is a successful challenge of Domaine Pommery, which exhibits works by contemporary artists in the heart of its cellars. Maisons Ruinart and Louis Roederer also give carte blanche to renowned artists or young talents.

• To meet winemakers Many wine growers open their doors to share their passion, from the vineyard to the flute, through fermentation. Champagne will have no secrets for you after these informative and tasteful encounters.

• Prepare a country basket to enjoy in the vineyards Take advantage of the grape harvests to walk through the vineyards, enjoy a packed lunch in the vineyards, visit a farm, and enjoy a grand cru. An unforgettable behind the scenes experience of Champagne ...

• Go to Hautvillers to pay tribute to Dom Pérignon It is here that the legend of Champagne was born thanks to the Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon. It is said that he invented the effervescence of wine at the end of the 17th century. It rests in the abbey of Hautvillers, and left its name to a vintage produced by Moët and Chandon.

• Shopping outings in Troyes, cradle of brand factories A hundred stores are waiting for you in three major brand centers, which sell discount sporting goods, crockery, leather goods and ready-to-wear. Great shopping guaranteed!

• Walk on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay On more than one kilometer, this chic avenue is lined with champagne houses and mansions. Below, more than 100 kilometers of cellars hide more than 200 million bottles ... A dream for lovers of the fine bubbles!

• Take a tour of the Episcopal Palace of Troyes It houses the Museum of Modern Art of the city. A beautiful setting of the 16th century for 3,500 various works, signed Bonnard, Braque, Rodin, Van Dongen ...

• Immerse yourself in history at the Battle Memorial of the Marne at Dormans The place symbolizes the two battles of the Marne of 1914 and 1918. The crypt, the chapel, the cloister, the ossuary and the museum are works of memory.

• Take your binoculars and observe the birds at the pond of Horre Throughout the year, the pond is home to various species, such as hawks, gray hawks, cranes, swans. A beautiful show for wildlife lovers in a nature reserve.

• Be tempted by the andouillette Troyes andouillette consists of large intestines and stomachs of pigs, seasoned with onions and spices. A real treat at the charcutiers who carry the label AAAAA (Association Amicale des Amateurs d'Andouillettes Authentiques)!

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Maison Fossier Recipe: Charlotte aux Fraises aux Biscuits Roses de Reims

The French Ardennes

Loire Valley, Champagne and beyond, The perfect blend

Alsace and Lorraine

Autumn Flavors in the National Forest Park, between Champagne and Burgundy

7 great ideas for celebrating springtime in Champagne.

Visit the Domaine Champagne Mercier in Epernay

Barge and river cruise with CroisiEurope in France

Handiplage, accessible beaches in France