Top Reims Half-day Tours

Taste Champagne at the source with a small-group tour from Reims. Visit the cathedral of Reims to learn about local history before traveling to two Champagne Houses including Tattinger and a family-run boutique winery. Sip the famous sparkling wine, stroll through the underground Champagne caves, and hear details about how it is made.

Discover the effervescent secrets behind France’s famous Champagne region on this afternoon, small-group tasting tour from Epernay. Admire the houses of esteemed producers along the city’s ‘Avenue du Champagne,’ and gain insight into the complex Champagne-making process at a tasting class. Tour the cellars and sip best-selling ‘cuvees’ at a boutique family winery, and tuck into a delicious French lunch paired with more Champagne.

Venture into the heart of the Champagne region—and step off the crowded tourist trail—on this immersive, small-group tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off from central Reims. Venture first to the village of Hautvillers—where Dom Pérignon is buried—before visiting two independent Grand or Premier Cru producers. Enjoy in-depth tours, taste numerous Champagnes, and learn all about the wine’s rich heritage.

Meet us at 9:30 am, at Le Clos Corbier, our headquarter in Mareuil-sur-Ay, where your bike will be ready for you to ride and start your Champagne experience. Our team will welcome you and brief you about the e-bike and itinerary. We will also provide you with our roadbook full of our local team’s tips and anecdotes: Must-see historical places to visit, nice typical villages and great picture spots… you will have all the information to enjoy a unique French experience! Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations and breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back, and deserve your Champagne glass to have an introduction to Champagne tasting. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes.

Turn back the time and discover "the hell of Verdun", one of the most important and terrifying battles of the first world war. Through this tour, thanks to your guide, you will understand the specificities of this battle, walking on the path of the soldiers, visiting the fortifications, the trenches, and the remaining shell holes. You will be impressed by the impressive Ossuary and this endless number of crosses... How not to be touch by the sacrifice of those brave young men (and women), whatever the country they were fighting for.

Cross the famous Avenue de Champagne of Epernay called the most expensive Avenue in the World with its 200 million bottles in cellars, wander through the villages classified at the highest of the Champagne appellation and in front of exceptional sites such as Chateau de Saran, the ultra private property where LVMH receives its biggest customers and VIPs ... Visit families of producers and taste many 100% Grand cru Champagnes (min.6) : natural champagne with no dosage, old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels... And that without forgetting to thank Dom Pérignon in the church of the renowned village of Hautvillers called the "Champagne cradle" where he rests. We will not fail to stop on the hillsides classified as World Heritage by Unesco, in one of the most beautiful panoramic views, and where Dom Pérignon has carried out his experiments, to taste other famous drinks such as Ratafia, Fine of Marne and Marc of Champagne... Believe me, you will be an expert in Champagne after this tour !

Reims is the gateway to the world-famous Champagne wine region and this tour offers a perfect introduction to the iconic bubbly. Drive along Champagne Avenue in Epernay, visit the Moet et Chandon Champagne house, follow in the footsteps of Dom Pérignon in Hautvillers, and enjoy Champagne tasting at a family-run vineyard.

We will drive on the touristic road of the champagne area. You will enjoy views, discover the vineyards, landscapes of the area which are listed as UNESCO world heritage and go on with a champagne cellar visit and tasting. The vineyards are planted on the hillside of the mountain of Reims. At each stop, I will give you informations through funny stories and explain you why the place is unique but the Champagne too : the grappe varieties, the plants growing, the harvest and the most important the tasting ! My friend winemaker will welcome us at his place and we will visit his family exploitation. He will explain you his daily work and show you the different steps of production of champagne : from the press to the cellar going through the tanks room where the juices are stock waiting for the bottleling. We will save a lot of time for the tasting which is the most important. I also orgonise more complete tours in an all day with lunch and visits.

You are looking to visit Champagne and live an unforgettable and romantic moment for two in private ! This tour is made for you ! Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? Wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ . Its historic hillsides are classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru... it's where you will enjoy an unforgettable gourmet champagne picnic with my sabering experience ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever and I will offer you a candle that you will light in symbol of your love !

Meet us at Le Clos Corbier our headquarter in Mareuil-sur-Ay, where your bike will be ready for you to ride and start you Champagne experience. Our team will welcome you and provide you with our A la Française roadbook full of our local team’s tips and anecdotes: Must-see historical places to visit, nice typical villages and great picture spots… you will have all the information’s to enjoy a unique French experience! Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. Enjoy breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines of Champagn. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Continue your exploration of Hautvillers by visiting the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back to the Clos Corbier and deserve your Champagne glass commented by a local guide that will introduce you to Champagne tasting.

Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ ". Its historic hillsides are now classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru. We will meet a family of producer/grower who will open the doors of their cellar and winery to discover the champagne making process and their specificities, which will be followed by a tasting of course ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever !

* Semi Private cellar visit at Dom Perignon Cellars on Ave de Champagne, Epernay followed by a single Vintage Cuvée tasting * Visit Dom Perignon's tomb in the Premier Cru village of Hautvillers. * 1 tasting-only vineyard stop Dom Pérignon is always a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The first vintage of Dom Pérignon was produced in 1921 and released for sale in 1936, sailing to New York on the cruise liner the Normandie. * Since 2001 we have tailor-made itineraries for Champagne Lovers * We plan over 400 private vineyard tours a year with experienced drivers * We work with over 80 vineyards & Houses in Champagne * We use sedans up to 3 & minivans up to 7 * Feel free to send us questions and preferences prior to booking

Reims is the capital of the champagne worldwide where you can find all the famous and your favourite champagne houses. It is a great location for champagne lovers and history lovers. Reims has so much to offer. It is the most populated area in the Marme region. It was a very important city during the Roman Empire and it was a very traditional side for the Kings of France. Your private official tour guide will be at your disposition during the 3 hour private tour. You will meet the guide in the main entrance of Reims's Cathedral or in your hotel centrally located. Amongst others, here are a few sites and locations you will enjoy during this private tour: Reims Cathedral Palace of Tau Basilique Saint-Remi View of musée des Beaux-Arts Porte de Mars (Roman ruins) Fort de la Pompelle Place Royale View of Bibliotèque Carnegie Enjoy this private tour of Reims and get to know its most important monuments and sites.

EXCEPTIONAL DOM PERIGNON EXPERIENCE ​ 1 - Pick up where you are staying in Reims or in Epernay and drive you safely. 2 - Visit the village where Dom Perignon lived and created the champagne. ​ 3 - Visit the Dom Perignon cellars in Epernay where all the bottles of Dom Perignon are made and aged. 4 - Learn the history of Dom Perignon and the special way of doing of this unique quality champagne. ​ 5 - Taste 2 glasses of Dom Perignon in a private tasting salon with a detailled presentation of each glass. 6 - Enjoy Dom Perignon shop before leaving if you want.

You are looking to visit Champagne and live an unforgettable and romantic moment for two in private ! This tour is made for you ! Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? Wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ. Its historic hillsides are classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru... it's where you will enjoy an unforgettable gourmet Champagne picnic with my sabering experience ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever. I will offer you here a candle that you will light in symbol of your love !