Veuve Clicquot and Family Growers Tour with Traditional Lunch

About this activity

Embark on a Champagne discovery tour starting at 9:20 am, meeting your expert guide in front of the tourist office near Reims Centre train station. Begin by exploring Reims city center, passing by the UNESCO World Heritage site "Notre Dame de Reims" and admiring the historical significance of the city as the coronation site of French kings. Marvel at the prestigious Champagne houses like Taittinger and Pommery.

Delve into the underground cellars of Veuve Clicquot, or a similar house, for a comprehensive tour. Learn about the champagne-making process and venture 25 meters underground into 2000-year-old cellars. Conclude the visit with a glass of the famous "Yellow Label" champagne.

Take a moment to absorb the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Champagne vineyards, followed by a visit to Hautvillers, the birthplace of champagne. Enter the church where Dom Pérignon, the famous monk, is buried.

Drive along the renowned Champagne Avenue in Epernay, passing prestigious estates like Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Moët & Chandon, and Boizel.

At a Champagne House in Mareuil-sur-Ay, engage in a champagne quiz and an olfactory workshop to identify different aromas. Test your blind tasting skills with champagnes from small wineries while enjoying local snacks.

Indulge in a traditional lunch, savoring regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. Spend the afternoon with a champagne producer, visiting the press, tank room, and cellars. Experience rare champagnes and enhance your tasting knowledge.

This Champagne discovery tour promises a day filled with history, stunning landscapes, exquisite tastings, and an immersive Champagne experience.