Private Champagne Break from Reims 2 Days / 1 Night

Enjoy a vineyard tour and sample its fruits during a private champagne tasting.

Itinerary/Activity Schedule

Day 1 Arrive - Reims
Arrival and Check in to your central hotel, 10 minutes walk from the TGV station: On your own visit the Basilica Saint Remy, the Foujita chapel and Biscuit Fossiers for biscuits. Or if you like art and architecture take the Art Deco walking tour.

Overnight in central 3 star hotel
Day 2 - Reims and Discovery of Montagnes de Reims
- Start the day with hot and fresh drinks, croissants, newspapers offered on board your private car.

- 10:30am : Discovery of a Champagne vineyard around Reims. Once in the vineyard, the guide will explain the Champagne soil, the three main grape varieties in Champagne, the vines through the seasons from pruning in winter to ripening and harvest in autumn. Followed by a visit and a wine tasting in a small champagne producer.

- 12:30pm : Traditional French lunch in a restaurant in Reims.

- 2:00pm : Guided tour of the Reims cathedral, a gothic masterpiece where the kings of France were crowned.

- 3:30pm : Guided visit of prestige champagne house and its underground chalk cellar (Taittinger, Veuve Cliquot, Ruinart) to discover the step by step technical wine making process "from grape to champagne" through pressing, first fermentation, blending, bottling, second fermentation, remuage, disgorgement, corking and finally labeling. A glass of champagne will be served at the end of this tour.

- 5:00pm : Return to Hotel or TGV station.

Includes
- Private driver /local guide for full day tour
- Overnight in a 3 star hotel
- Vineyard visit with tasting
- Prestige Champagne House visit with tasting
- Lunch
- Breakfast in the car
- Pick up from Paris or from Reims with non-refundable TGV tickets included

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
This tour is not available on the following dates:
- December 24, 25 and 31
- January 1
- April 12

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What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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