10-Hour Private Champagne Tour from Paris with Reims and Vineyards
About This Tour
Discover the finest Champagne houses and hidden grower estates on an exclusive 10-hour private day tour from Paris. Travel door-to-door in a chauffeured Mercede...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Reims, Paris · Languages: English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Know before you go: Pickup is available at any address in Paris intra-muros or at CDG, Orly, and Le Bourget airports.; Tasting fees vary by producer and the cuvées chosen; we send you an estimated range before the tour.; The best vineyard landscapes are from May to October, but the tour runs year-round.; Tastings include alcohol, and comfortable shoes are recommended for cellar visits due to uneven cobbles and stairs.; Most Champagne houses and growers are closed on Sundays and public holidays, so please book accordingly.; A Japanese- or Spanish-speaking chauffeur is available on request; please specify this at booking.; For groups of 8 to 50 passengers, 30 days' advance booking is required (45 days for coach groups of 31+).
About Reims
Reims
In a medley of jaw-dropping Gothic cathedrals and bubbling champagne, get your Reims tour guide from Everest Global Hub to show you the delights of France's kingly city.
What's Included
- 10 hours of private vehicle service with a professional chauffeur
- Round-trip Paris-Reims-Paris in a Mercedes E-Class, V-Class, minibus, or coach depending on group size
- A dedicated chauffeur who stays with you throughout the day, ready to drive between stops on demand
- Pre-booking of cellar visits at 1 grande maison and 1 grower estate
- Restaurant reservation for lunch
- All motorway tolls and fuel
- Multilingual service (French, English, Japanese, Spanish)
- Bottled water on board
Not Included
- Tasting fees, charged directly by each producer (typically 30 to 80 USD per person at the grande maison and 18 to 50 USD at the grower)
- Lunch at the restaurant
- Reims Cathedral entrance (free; Palais du Tau crypt is paid and optional)
- Any bottles purchased at the producers
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Private Champagne Day Tour from Paris to Reims
Hotel or Train Station Pick-Up Meet your chauffeur at 8:30 AM at your Paris hotel, residence, or airport for a brief overview of the day before departing for the Champagne region. Travel approximately one and a half hours to Reims via the A4 highway. Grande Maison Visit Enjoy a guided cellar tour through the Gallo-Roman crayères, exploring the history of the house and tasting two to three cuvées, including a vintage. Visit one of the prestigious Champagne houses - Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Pommery, or Ruinart - with visits pre-booked in advance, so there is no queuing required. Duration: approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Reims Cathedral Visit Visit the magnificent Gothic 13th-century Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the coronation site of 33 French kings from Louis VIII to Charles X. Enjoy a self-guided visit with highlights briefed by your chauffeur. Duration: approximately 45 minutes. Lunch in Reims or a Vineyard Village Enjoy lunch at a restaurant pre-booked in advance based on your preference - choose between a gastronomic restaurant in Reims, a casual brasserie, or a vineyard village such as Hautvillers. Duration: approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Please note: lunch is at your own charge. Grower Estate Visit in the Vineyards Visit a family-run grower estate and enjoy a direct conversation with the producer about terroir and vinification. Taste three to four cuvées from the estate's range, selected from producers such as Egly-Ouriet, Vilmart, Bérêche, Larmandier-Bernier, Marion Bosser, Philippe Martin, or Paul-Etienne, depending on the season and availability. Duration: approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Return to Paris Depart at approximately 5:30 PM and arrive back at your Paris hotel at approximately 7:00 PM.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Your Paris hotel, residence, or any Paris airport (CDG, Orly, Le Bourget). Pickup address confirmed at booking. · Tour start: Your Paris hotel or Paris CDG / Orly / Le Bourget airport — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.