Private Reims Champagne with Minivan

About this tour

A 10-hour private minivan tour through France's Champagne region, departing your hotel at 7am. Explore Reims' Gothic cathedral and medieval architecture before driving through 20 miles of vineyard-lined countryside to Epernay. Visit two prestigious champagne houses for cellar tours and tastings, learning how the region's signature wine is produced. All transport, guide, and two tastings included.

Highlights

• 13th-century Reims Cathedral where French kings were crowned
• UNESCO-listed heritage sites in the city centre
• Scenic drive through La Montagne de Reims vineyards
• Two cellar tours at leading champagne producers
• Champagne tastings at each house
• Charming countryside town of Epernay
• Private minivan with air conditioning, fits 8 passengers

What to expect

Your guide collects you from the hotel early morning for the two-hour drive into Champagne. In Reims, you'll walk past the striking Gothic cathedral and 12th-century basilica, absorbing the city's royal heritage. The drive to Epernay takes you through rolling vineyards—expect farmland and small villages rather than major sights. At each champagne house, you'll descend into the chalk cellars where bottles age in cool darkness, then taste directly in the producer's tasting room. Lunch is your responsibility; budget time to eat in Epernay or Reims.

Good to know

Hotel pickup around 7am means early starts. Bring comfortable walking shoes for cathedral and cellar visits. Infant car seats available if needed. Budget separately for meals and tips. Not strenuous, but involves standing and light walking.