About this tour
A 10-hour private champagne immersion starting from Paris, whisking you by high-speed train to Reims for a guided walk through the cathedral city. You'll descend into two prestigious champagne houses to learn how the wine is made, taste six glasses across both visits, and lunch at a countryside restaurant nestled in the vineyards. Your own driver handles transfers between sites, and you return to Paris by evening train.
Highlights
- Reims Cathedral and city centre walk with local guide
- Cellar tour and tasting at two established champagne producers
- Six tastings of premium and Grand Cru champagnes
- Traditional French lunch in vineyard-surrounded countryside restaurant
- Stroll through working Champagne vineyards
- Return high-speed train tickets from Paris included
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at Paris station and board the TGV to Reims, arriving 45 minutes later. After exploring Reims' architecture and cathedral, a private driver collects you for the first cellar visit—expect 100 steps down with no lift access. You'll learn the production method hands-on, then taste three quality champagnes. Lunch follows at a countryside restaurant, giving you breathing room before the second house in the vineyard heartland, where Grand Cru tastings await and you can walk the vines if you wish. The driver returns you to the station for your evening train.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for the cathedral walk and vineyard strolls. The cellar stairs are steep and numerous—consider fitness before booking. Children under 18 cannot participate in tastings. Pregnant travellers should reconsider due to the physical demands and alcohol environment. Public transport is nearby if needed.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.