Champagne Day Trip from Reims including 9 Champagne Tastings
Description
Take a day to explore the city of Reims, including tour and tasting at three local wineries in the countryside. Discover the Dom Perignon's tomb in Hautvillers and the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sightseeing of Reims : Champagne Houses, Cathedral...
Tour and tasting at a Family Grower
Sighseeing of Hauvillers and Dom Perignon Abbey
Avenue de Champagne (not accessible from July 15th to August 22nd 2025)
Lunch at leisure
Tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate
Tour and Champagne tasting at a third family grower
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the tour departs from the city of Reims. If you are not staying in Reims, you will have to book and pay for your own transport to get there. We recommend to book your tickets in advance.
- Train recommendations : MONDAY to SATURDAY - TGV train 2709 from Paris-Est station at 8.28AM ; Arrival at Reims station at 9.14AM / SUNDAY - TGV train 2407 from Paris-Est station at 7.58AM, Arrival at Champagne-Ardenne station at 8.38AM /After your tour, any train from Reims station after 5.45PM.
- PICK UP ON SUNDAYS FROM MARCH - JUNE & SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER : if you are coming from Paris by train on the day of the tour, our guide will pick you up at 9.00AM (not 9.30AM) in front of the main entrance of the Champagne-Ardenne station. If you are already staying in Reims on the day before the tour, the meeting point will be at the Tourist Office of the Reims train station at 9.30AM.
- NO TRAIN AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS IN JULY & AUGUST, we recommend to arrive in Reims one day before the tour as trains are not an option on Sunday mornings.
- Please note that France Intense cannot be held responsible for any train delay or cancellation.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Guaranteed departure
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(282)
Beautiful, educational and tasty tour of the region. Nice casual atmosphere, nice guide and delicious champagne!
Beste gasten, Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie beoordeling. We zijn blij dat u heeft genoten van deze leerzame en smakelijke ontdekking van de Champagnestreek. Fijn om te horen dat u de ontspannen sfeer, de gids en natuurlijk de heerlijke champagnes heeft gewaardeerd. Met vriendelijke groet, Het France Intense Team
Our tour consisted of 7 guests plus our guide+driver, Radames. Our van was modern and clean. We were amazed at Radames' knowledge. He explained the geology of Champage, the history of the drink, and details about each place we visited. Those places were a combination of Champagne houses, famous buildings, and historic villages. Radames organized three Champagne house visits, including cellar tours. We went from a small, to a medium, to a medium-large producer to get a feel at each size. He had commentary at all places. He's apparently quite trusted -- he sometimes let us in and performed the tastings. Lunch was provided at a small cafe, and was quite good. Radames gave clear and detailed descriptions, since his is from the USA. Overall, well-organized and impeccably conducted. Definitely a tour and guide I would recommend.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Radames and appreciated his knowledge, organization, and passion for sharing the Champagne region. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the variety of Champagne houses visited and the lunch experience. Thank you again for your recommendation. It truly means a lot to us. Best regards, The France Intense Team
This was the most enjoyable tour we've been on Radames was a pleasure to spend the day with. He took us to real authentic champagne houses family owned and operated. His knowledge and delivery was very much appreciated. We definitely recommend this company for the real authentic champagne tour 1000 fois merci Radames ! Gilles and Christiane
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that this was the most enjoyable tour of your trip. Radames will be especially happy to read your kind words about his knowledge and passion for sharing the authentic side of Champagne. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed discovering the family-owned Champagne houses and their traditions. Thank you again for your recommendation, and a special thank you for your "1000 fois merci" to Radames! Best regards, The France Intense Team
This day trip was our favorite day of our trip! We visited the larger Champagne houses on our own, so we were really glad that we chose this tour to visit multiple smaller, family-owned local growers. We had the best experiences learning about the houses, the Champagne process and the families behind it all. Our tour guide was amazing, sharing a lot of information and stories of the region. At one of the Champagne houses, we were given the opportunity to 'saber' a Champagne bottle (open it with a saber/sword) - it was such a unique experience that we will be telling our friends and families about our whole lives!
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that this was the highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed discovering the smaller family-owned Champagne houses. Sharing the history, traditions, and people behind Champagne is exactly what we aim to offer. We’re especially glad that you had the chance to try sabering a Champagne bottle. It is indeed a unique and memorable experience! Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Champagne someday. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Great tour ! Alvaro was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and witty. The three champagne houses were wonderful, lunch was great. Relaxing and not rushed.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable day with Alvaro. He will be very happy to read your kind words. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the Champagne houses and the lunch experience. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Radames was AMAZING!!! Very knowledgeable about the Champagne region and how Champagne is produced. I learned a lot from him. Towards the end of our first tasting, I could feel the beginnings of my sugar dropping. When we got to our lunch spot, he was very quick to make sure that I got the Coke I ordered to help raise my sugar. He was a wonderful translator between us and the growers (and lunch spot) we visited. He was also very prompt with keeping us on schedule. I hope upon my next return to France that I will be able to take a different tour with him. 100/10 would recommend.
Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Radames. He will be especially happy to read your kind words regarding his knowledge, attentiveness, and care throughout the day. We’re also very pleased that you felt well looked after and enjoyed the exchanges with the local growers. Thank you again for your amazing recommendation, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again on another tour during your next trip to France. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Very personal and well thought out tour with a good guide who told us at length and vividly about the various champagne manufacturers.
Kära gäster, Stort tack för er fina recension. Vi är mycket glada att höra att ni uppskattade den personliga och välplanerade rundturen samt guidens levande och utförliga berättelser om de olika champagnehusen. Vi hoppas få nöjet att välkomna er igen för en ny upplevelse. Med vänliga hälsningar, France Intense Team
We had a great day! We now know so much more about the science and culture of champagne making which has added to our appreciation of this wonderful tradition. Our guide, Rod, was a fountain of knowledge and looked after us superbly. Highly recommend.
Dear Rhonda, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day and that the experience deepened your understanding and appreciation of Champagne, both from a cultural and scientific perspective. Rod will be especially pleased to read your kind words — we’re glad he took such good care of you and made the day memorable. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another experience in France. Best regards, The France Intense Team
The tour guide, Rod, kept saying we needed to be in a hurry and often was rushing us to move on. He also spent too much time letting us know how much he knew about champagne and took us to see too many vats. That said, the tastings themselves and the champagne houses we went to were very nice. We wanted to order Champagne at the first house, however, he was in too much of a hurry and made us leave. The lunch was supposed to be "gourmet", however, while it was ok, it was not gourmet.
Dear Guests, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tastings and the Champagne houses visited during the day. Our tours are designed to include three visits and tastings, which require a well-paced schedule to ensure guests can fully experience each stop. Regarding lunch, it includes a main course as indicated in the tour description. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve the overall experience. Kind regards, The France Intense team
The tour was incredibly educational and provided a deep dive into the region's history, though it did feel a bit long at points. Our guide was very knowledgeable, if a bit long-winded, which led to some repetitive segments throughout the day. For instance, we visited the cellars of several different wineries, but received nearly the identical technical explanation at each stop. While the information was interesting the first time, we would have much preferred spending that extra time interacting with the locals, tasting the wines, and just hanging out to soak in the atmosphere. If you want an educational tour of the mechanics and history, this is for you. If you’re looking for something more social, i’d book something less.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour educational and appreciated the historical insights into the Champagne region. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pacing and content, as they help us continue refining the experience to better balance learning, tastings, and time to enjoy the atmosphere. Kind regards, The France Intense team
