Champagne Vineyards & Cellars Day Trip from Paris

Q: "Are there minimum group sizes?")

"Tours are capped at 8 guests for an intimate experience.")

Q: "What if the tour is underbooked?")

"We offer full refunds if canceled 24 hours before departure.")

Q: "Can kids come along?")

"Children aged 7+ are welcome with an accompanying adult; under 7s aren’t allowed.")

Q: "Can I bring Champagne home?")

"Yes! You can pack up to 18 bottles per person in the van, just check your airline’s limits. ")

Q: "How many Champagnes will I taste?")

"At least six, three at the local estate, and three at Nicolas Feuillatte.")

Toast Your Way Through Reims & Epernay, Birthplace of Champagne and Dom Pérignon!

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· 12.00h · Paris, France

Champagne Vineyards & Cellars Day Trip from Paris

Pop the cork on adventure! Just outside Paris, a sparkling day awaits where the vineyards are lush, the stories are juicy, and the Champagne flows like... well, Champagne. You'll tour charming estates, sneak into legendary cellars, and toast your way through bubbly history with a local guide who knows their stuff (and their sips). Forget the city hustle, this is your fizzy getaway to France’s most effervescent region.

What You Get With This Tour

Friendly English-speaking guide
6+ Champagne tastings (3 per location)
Round-trip transport in air-conditioned minibus
Reims Cathedral admission
Visits: family winemaker & Nicolas Feuillatte cellar
Fuel, tolls, and parking included
Dom Perignon's tomb visit
Max group size of 8
Lunch
Gratuities

Tour Itinerary

1

Depart Paris and visit the historic Reims Cathedral
Meet your guide at 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris and board the minibus for a 90-minute drive to the Champagne region. Arrive in Reims and receive admission to the Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the traditional coronation location for French kings.
2

Tour a family winemaker's estate and property
Next, drive through the vineyards of the Épernay countryside to a local vintner's estate. The winemaker, often a third-generation expert, will take you on a tour of the property. Discover the details of making champagne, from pressing fresh grapes to corking the final bottles.
3

Tasting champagne and free time in Épernay
In the tasting room, the vintner introduces you to at least three different types of champagne. Learn the particularities of Blanc de Blanc, Rosé, Brut, and Demi-Sec. Following the tasting, take 1 hour of free time to explore or purchase lunch in Épernay.
4

Tour the prestigious House of Nicolas Feuillatte
After lunch, visit the prestigious House of Nicolas Feuillatte, the number one champagne brand sold in France. You walk among the giant oak barrels of fermenting wine, see the state-of-the-art machinery, and taste three of their amazing champagnes.
5

Pay homage to Dom Pérignon and return to Paris
On the drive back into Paris, make a special stop at the hillside village of Hautvillers to visit the resting spot of Friar Dom Pérignon. The guide explains the legend of the humble monk who perfected the champagne-making process. Arrive back in Paris in the early evening.

Additional Information

Champagne Tour Full Description

Your 12-hours tour includes:

Expert english-speaking local guide
At least 6 Champagne tastings (3 at each location)
Round-trip transport in small, air-conditioned minibus
Admission to Reims Cathedral
Visits to a family winemaker’s estate and Nicolas Feuillatte cellar
Dom Perignon's tomb visit
Fuel, tolls, and parking covered
Small group experience

Reims and the Champagne Countryside

Rise and shine! We’re leaving Paris at 7:00 AM from 12 Avenue des Ternes for a bubbly-filled day trip just 90 minutes away. Explore the Gothic glory of Reims Cathedral, where French kings got crowned, and get lost among its 2,000 statues and jaw-dropping interiors. Then cruise through the rolling vineyards of Épernay, soaking up the postcard-perfect French countryside.

Winemakers and Tastings

Pop, fizz, clink! Visit a local vintner to see Champagne go from grape to glass. Sample at least three types, Blanc de Blanc, Rosé, Brut, Demi-Sec, and toast to the magic of French bubbles. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Épernay before heading to the legendary House of Nicolas Feuillatte, touring their cellars, and tasting three more sparkling stars.

Dom Pérignon and Celebration

Pay homage to the man behind the bubbles at Dom Pérignon’s hillside resting spot overlooking the Marne River. Learn how this monk turned Champagne into a worldwide obsession and reflect on every passionate pop of a cork. By 6:30 PM, we’re back in Paris, carrying sparkling memories and a newfound love for France’s most famous fizz.