From Reims: Tour and Tasting at Veuve Clicquot Family Domain
ID: GYG85557-120948
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Take a guided tour of Reims Cathedral and enjoy a tour and Champagne tasting at Veuve Clicquot. After lunch, enjoy a tour and tasting at a family estate which offer high quality Champagne.
This full-day tour begins with a pick-up at 9:20 AM at the forecourt of the Reims-Centre train station (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). When you arrive in the Champagne region, you’ll start with a sightseeing tour of Reims. The city of coronations, Reims, is also the city of Champagne, the most celebrated and festive of wines.
On the way, hear about Reims, the city where the Kings of France were crowned, and arrive at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Estate (visit and tasting fees included).
Pay a visit to the magnificent Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral. Explore inside the UNESCO-listed wonder on a guided tour and admire the 13th-century cathedral, with its striking Gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at your leisure in Reims.
After that, take a scenic drive through the vineyards of Montagne de Reims, passing through the Grand Cru villages of Verzenay and Mailly, as your guide explains the Champagne-making process. Take a picture at the vineyards and hear about the importance of ‘terroir’ in cultivating grapes.
You will then stop at a Champagne family estate and discover a different side of the prestigious Champagne industry and how Champagne is made. Finish this fantastic program with another tasting of 3 Champagne glasses (different ones). On return to Reims, your tour ends back at the train station at 5.45 PM.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour of Reims and the Champagne region
- Witness the famous Grande Maison de Champagne Veuve Clicquot
- Experience a tour and tasting at Veuve Clicquot champagne
- Visit a local family estate and savor 3 glasses of Champagne
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The guided tour of the Grandes Maisons de Champagne will be done in English only
• The tour departs from the Reims central train station forecourt at 9:20 AM
• Operates in all weather conditions, underground cellars are always 50°F (10°C), please dress appropriately and bring some warm clothes for the cellar
• Please note that the visit of Veuve Clicquot is subject to availability and may be replaced with a visit to the Grande Maison de Champagne
• If you are not staying in Reims, you will have to book and pay for your own transport to reach the meeting point
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible
Meet in front of the tourist office located at the Reims Central Station forecourt at 9:20 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
