Champagne Day Trip from Reims including 9 Champagne Tastings

About this tour

An eight-hour circuit through Champagne's heartland departing from Reims. Visit three established family producers for tastings across their cellars, walk through the legendary Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, and pay your respects at Dom Pérignon's resting place in Hautvillers. Lunch at a regional restaurant anchors the day. Your driver-guide navigates the rolling vineyards in a climate-controlled minivan, handling all logistics so you can focus on understanding what makes these wines tick.

Highlights

• Nine separate Champagne tastings across three different family wineries
• Dom Pérignon's tomb visit in the Abbey of Hautvillers
• Walk the prestigious Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
• Three-course lunch at a local restaurant included
• Small groups of maximum eight people
• Professional guide and air-conditioned minivan transport
• Operates rain or shine, all year round

What to expect

You'll spend the morning touring cellars where producers explain their methods—expect narrow chalk tunnels and plenty of hands-on tasting. The pace is measured; this isn't a rush. Mid-afternoon brings lunch at an established local spot with a proper main course. The afternoon focuses on Epernay's famous avenue lined with grand champagne houses, followed by your final winery visit before heading back to Reims by late afternoon. Bring comfortable shoes and a light layer—cellars stay cool year-round.

Good to know

Departures are from Reims city centre. If arriving by train from Paris, TGV services run most days; confirm Sunday schedules as July–August options are limited. Book train tickets independently and advise any dietary needs when reserving. Groups cap at eight people. The tour runs regardless of weather.