Gourmet and Authentic Day around Champagne.

About this tour

Spend eight and a half hours exploring Champagne's finest with Sara, visiting two working winemakers who welcome you into their cellars and vineyards. Taste a minimum of six different cuvées across the day, learning directly from producers about their methods and terroir. A gourmet lunch anchors the experience, showcasing regional cooking traditions. The day wraps with a glass of Champagne paired with a homemade pink biscuit pastry from Reims before heading home.

Highlights

• Access two family-run Champagne houses, often private to visitors
• Taste minimum six cuvées guided by winemakers themselves
• Regional gourmet lunch with wine pairings included
• Vineyard transport provided; groups of 2–7 people
• Finish with Champagne and homemade Reims pink biscuits
• Suitable for all fitness levels

What to expect

You'll travel through Champagne's vineyards in a shared vehicle (privatisation available from two people). At each winery, producers walk you through their process and philosophy—some tastings are blind, others structured. Expect genuine conversation rather than scripted tours; these are working cellars, not museum pieces. Lunch sits midday: a proper meal with starter, main, and dessert, each accompanied by water, a glass of wine or soft drink, and tea or coffee. The final hours wind down with a last glass and pastry, a moment to reflect before departing.

Good to know

Minimum six cuvées are included; further drinks cost extra. Water is provided in the vehicle. Public transport links the region if you need onward connections. The tour suits all fitness levels—no strenuous hikes, though you'll walk through cellars and vineyards at a relaxed pace.