Short day family growers & traditional lunch

  • Drive through the Champagne Avenue in Epernay

  • Discover the historical village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church

  • Stop in the UNESCO vineyard of Champagne

  • Introduction to Champagne tasting at a family domaine

  • Casual lunch paired with wines from Champagne

  • Visit and Champagne tastings at a family-run winery

champagne tasting workshop
champagne region tour
Champagne house visit
French casual lunch

What is included

5

Lunch included

Minivan

English

from 11:15am to 05:40pm


The program in detail

Your Champagne tour can depart from Reims or from Epernay:

Select your pick-up location in Reims or Epernay. Meet your expert guide at 11:15 am at Reims train station or at 12:00 am at the tourist office in Epernay, who will take you to the most famous vineyards of Champagne. 

Drive through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, the capital of Champagne, where prestigious estates like Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Mercier, Boizel, and Moët & Chandon are based.  
 
Stop in the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards to learn about the rich history of the region’s viticulture. 

Stroll through the charming village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. Don’t miss the stunning viewpoint, perfect for capturing beautiful photos of the vineyards! 

Be welcomed at a Champagne estate and immerse yourself in the French lifestyle with a lunch paired with a selection of Champagnes. (Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated, but it is essential to mention any allergies at the time of booking.) 

Appreciate the charming hillsides of the Champagne region, visit a small, family-run Champagne house, and get an insider’s look at their unique winemaking process. 

After a day full of experiences and memorable moments, your guide will drop you off at 04:45 pm in front of the tourist office in Epernay and at 05:30 pm in front Reims train station. 

Please note that the Epernay pick-up option is not available on Sundays.

It’s recommended to book your trains in advance to secure the best fares and ensure availability (trains on SNCF or Trainline). À la Française - Champagne is not responsible for any errors in train reservations or lack of trains; therefore, the tour will not be refundable for any reason.

INCLUSIONS

  • Local English speaking guide 
  • Small-group tour (maximum 8 people) 
  • Lunch
  • Reims pick-up and drop-off 
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan 
  • Entrance fees for visit and tastings at 2 family-run wineries 
  • 5 glasses tasted

EXCLUSIONS

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off 
  • Personal expenses 
  • Other drinks
  • Pick-up and drop off in Paris not available (we recommend taking the train) 

 


Booking and cancellation policies

  • Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance : 100% refund
  • Cancellation under 24 hours in advance : no refund, no amendment
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If only 1 person is booked on a tour, A la Francaise will contact the customer to reschedule or refund the total amount.
  • Children under 4 years old and animals are not allowed on shared tours

    Meeting point

    Meeting time: 11.15am (please arrive 5 minutes early)
    Meeting point: In front of the Tourist Office at Reims Centre train station (see photo beside)

    Exact address: Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims

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