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Reims afternoon tour Champagne and family growers
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Reims afternoon tour Champagne and family growers

By A la Francaise ! Champagne
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For wine enthusiasts, to explore France's Champagne wine region is an experience beyond compare, but without a car, it's nearly impossible to tour the vineyards. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself on this guided wine tour, where your guide whisks you to some of the region's famous Champagne houses. With stops at vineyards, tasting rooms, and wine boutiques, you can expect a well-rounded day that's perfect for wine lovers.
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Ages 10-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Highlights
  • Tour France's iconic Champagne wine region on this guided tour, from Reims
  • Visit two wineries, and see the church where monk Dom Perignon is buried
  • Enjoy a personal experience on an intimate tour, capped at eight guests
  • Get a great value, with travel, wine tasting, and Reims pickup included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Small-group tour - Maximum 8 people.
  • Entrance fees for visits and tastings at 2 family-run wineries
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 6 Champagne tasting during the day
  • Entry/Admission - Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
What's not included
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Other drinks
  • Lunch


Departure details
  • Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cr de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France We will meet outside the train station of Reims centre in front of the tourist office a 2:00pm Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour departure.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17408P20

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • We will meet at the tourism office of the main train station, not the tourism office in front of the Cathedral
  • Please be 5 minutes before the tour starts
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear casual shoes as you will stop in the vines
  • We will organize Champagne shipping for you (US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong) if you find any crush !
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The tour is not compatible with children under 10 years old
  • We cannot accept animals on tours
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station)
    Cr de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France
    We will meet outside the train station of Reims centre in front of the tourist office a 2:00pm Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour departure.
    See address & details
  • Pass by
    Hautvillers
  • 1
    Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
    Visit the church part of the abbey where Dom Pérignon used to live
    Read more
  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Reims, Grand Est, France
Joined in August 2015

#1 of 13 Outdoor Activities in Reims
  • 6PAK64
    6PAK64
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    Need a Group
    I was notified by company a few days prior that my tour was cancelled as I was the only participant. I was offered an alternate tour which did not include Verve Clicquot, which I declined, as this was my primary purpose for attending. I was offered a full refund, which was processed promptly, with apology for inconvenience.
  • 417justineg
    417justineg
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    Full day Reims tour
    The tour of Verve Cliquet was terrific; the other two smaller wineries were unique, but after a long day of driving around, it did become a bit cumbersome. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about champagnes and gave us a few recommendations which we went to the next day- thanks they were great. It would have been good to have been given a bottle of water as part of the day- it was long 9:20-17:00 and without that added touch for the costly price. It would have made the day more enjoyable. In would suggest a half day tour to anyone having difficulty deciding.
  • U7956TXjackg
    U7956TXjackg
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    The perfect champagne experience
    Anne was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and made the day special. The wines were fantastic and a great lunch too. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
  • raijav
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    Wonderful way to explore the Champagne region: Famous and Small, Local Wineries
    Perfect way to explore the Champagne region. Our tour guide, Suzanne, was a local young woman who knew so much about the region, the wine and grapes of the region, and the growers. She was wonderful. It was fun to start at Veuve and then go to a number of smaller, family owned growers and wine makers. We had beautiful weather and were able to sit outside for lunch at a Maison of a wine maker who turned the estate into a B&B and wine making facility. The food was exceptional. We were a small group of about 8 people, which was perfect. Several of the wineries we visited also shipped to the U.S. which was very convenient, especially with growers that we wouldn't otherwise be able to find at home.
  • Niek_d_j
    Niek_d_j
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    Champagne tasting and nice lunch
    Small scale champagne chateau. Very nice and personal experience giving a good basic lesson about champagne. And during lunch we met some other nice people.
  • SydneyKMD
    SydneyKMD
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    Wonderful tour!
    We had a private champagne tour with Jerome! We learnt so much. Jerome is a truly wonderful guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Reims and everything to do with the making of champagne. Thank you so much Jerome!
  • Greg S
    Greg S
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    Great visit to family owned vineyards
    Anne was a very good and knowledgeable host. Comfortable vehicle. We really enjoyed the day especially because we visited small family owned vineyards. A very good day out.
  • Dave486
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    Great tour. Well worth it!
    Bertran our guide was fantastic. He knew the champagne industry intermittently. He was comical and knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the tour.
  • 66lindaj
    66lindaj
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    Good overall. Great lunch and champagne education
    Great lunch and champagne education at the lunch spot. Guide at Vueve Cliquot spoke too fast and was difficult to understand which marred our enjoyment of this part of the day. Second small producer tasting was a bit drawn out as we were tired by that time of the day.
  • georgesQ8916FL
    georgesQ8916FL
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    Amazing afternoon in Champagne with Carla
    We did a full day tour and made it a day trip from Paris (easy train ride out and back from Paris Est). Carla met us at the train station and immediately was kind, friendly and funny. Our tour was only 4 people, so it almost felt like a private tour. We tasted champagne at 3 houses, and lunch included and interactive tasting and learning session. Everything was perfect, we had a great time, and Carla was an amazing guide of the area!
  • 369katiek
    369katiek
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    FANTASTIC
    Anne was an amazing guide for our special day touring Epernay. From start to finish we had an absolute ball. Anne’s knowledge was unrivalled and we had a lot of laughter throughout. We met some other great travellers on the trip which also made the day more enjoyable. Lunch coupled with some champagne games really tested our knowledge but also brought a bit of fun into it. Lots of tasting throughout the day across a good mix of champagne houses big and small. Food was great and the day felt very well planned out. Thanks Anne we will be back.
  • CDouglas1308
    CDouglas1308
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    Great morning tour
    Suzanne was an amazing host, she spoke very good English and was passionate about the region and it's beautiful Champagnes and really made the day special for us. Also the van was comfortable and clean and we had plenty of space to explore the wineries. We had a great half day tour and would recommend to anyone coming to Reims to do this.
  • Marije2016
    Marije2016
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    Great tour
    Very nice friendly guide who told us a lot about how to make champagne. Great tour with visit to small winery and the huge Pommery house.
  • Kathleen H
    Kathleen H
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    Best of both worlds
    The tour was well organized and Suzanne was amazing. We had amazing tastings and learned a lot about champagne. We loved doing one large house and two family houses.
  • cahillvfm
    cahillvfm
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    Beautiful tour - totally worth it
    This day tour was AMAZING and so worth the cost. Our guide, Xavier, was so knowledgeable and such a delightful person. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to know, in great detail, the champagne making process and get a beautiful tour of the Champagne region. I would do this again if I came back to Reims.
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Alain
2 contributions
Jul 2021
We had a wonderful one-day trip with tourguide Martin around the Champagne area. Weather was great, spirits were good and the e-bikes helped us aptly along the gentle slopes. Witnessed the degorgement at a local champagne house (Lemaire @ Hautvillers), where we also enjoyed a nice tasting under the guidance of the owner. Lunch at the event venue was tasty with another good glass of wine (or three). Nice balance between biking effort and culture. Highly recommended, and merci Martin for the enjoyable day!
Written 25 July 2021
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alafrancaisechamp
Hello Alupus! Thank you for the positive feedback on your experience with Martin! We are very happy that you had a good day and that you deepened your knowledge of the Champagne region and its flagship product. Feel free to contact us next time you come in the region, or in other A la Française region (Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Loire, Provence).
Written 19 October 2021
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Marlon B
13 contributions
Jul 2021
Company we booked through Cris-Event is now owned by "A la Francaise ! Champagne" so I am leaving the same review there in case people are booking/recommended by the other known name.

This was an excellent tour meeting expectations for my wife and I. We learned a lot about the champagne making process and the region in general. Our guide Martin spoke near-perfect English, was extremely knowledgeable answering everyone's questions the entire time and had a great sense of humor making the tour entertaining throughout. He also is a great photographer. Over the span of 4.5 hours we toured 2 small producers and we were able to sample 6 glasses of champagne total. You are invited to purchase products while on-site but without any pressure. Driven around safely in a large van with another group and this was nice to meet others also on vacation. Easy online booking, clear instructions (look for "A la Francaise" van though at the train station). No snack provided as advertised though.
Written 17 July 2021
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alafrancaisechamp
Thank you for the positive feedback on your experience with Martin. It was a pleasure to show you the region and we are delighted that you enjoyed the visits to the champagne houses. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Champagne region ! 🍾
Written 19 October 2021
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Roger S
1 contribution
The tour was amazing and very informative. Our guide Tomas was very knowledgeable and articulate about the Champagne region and the processes involved. He answered every question with thoughtful, informed answers. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the small family run operations and learning the processes used and the history and reasoning behind them. We will have a much greater appreciation for Champagne and it’s subtleties going forward.
Written 19 July 2022
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nsrosie
jacksonville, fl78 contributions
Feb 2023
A few weeks ago my 21 year-old daughter and I did the small growers afternoon tour. Everything was organized and delightful. We learned a great deal about the champagne process but not too much if that makes sense. We had a tour and a tasting at the first stop followed by some sightseeing in the area and a final tasting. We felt like it was the perfect amount of info and any more info or champagne might have been too much. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our trip for sure.
Written 12 March 2023
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alafrancaisechamp
Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are delighted to have contributed to your family experience in Champagne. It was a pleasure to welcome you. Have a lovely day, A La Française Team
Written 6 April 2023
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traveller2007
London, UK114 contributions
I was hugely disappointed with this trip. The van was small/ no microphone/ hard to see out of windows, the guide was only average (seemed tired and didn’t seem to care much). And the rest felt like one big sales pitch. Ie taken to buy champagne from the small producers. It was uncomfortable. It was not actually tastings even though the proprietors were really nice men.

I have visited champagne sellers and cellars but this was my first tour- and can definitely say individual visits are far better value. I wish I had done another one of those instead. For the price this was really disappointing. The region is touristy but I’d have expected more.
Written 14 November 2022
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alafrancaisechamp
Dear Nadia, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We feel sorry that the tour did not met your expectations. We design our tours to be authentic, cheerful and full of great informations about the region, we regret that you did not feel this way. If you come back to the region do not hesitate to try another experience, we are sure your feeling will be different :-) Best regards, A la Française Team
Written 15 November 2022
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sdempsey
Belfast, UK168 contributions
Jun 2022
I really enjoyed this tour. When staying in Reims, we did the polished tours of some big Champagne houses which was great. However this tour gave a really good perspective on how the smaller wineries work. Additionally, it was a chance to get out into the countryside and see some of the Champagne region while also tasting wine. Something that couldn't be done with a car.

Additionally, there was a small hiccough with our booking (Not the fault of A la Francaise). They managed to resolve this at the last minute at considerable inconvenience to themselves.

I'd definitely recommend this tour. It's extremely good value compared to many others and the company go out of their way to ensure their customers have an enjoyable time.
Written 17 July 2022
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KLL1234
Delray Beach, FL5 contributions
This tour was great! Highly recommend this agency. Our tour guide Lisa was delightful, she engaged in making sure everyone was having a nice time. Lisa was knowledgeable and did a fantastic job explaining how champagne is made. We visited two small producers who were equally entertaining and welcoming. Our tour ended with Lisa playing a few of her favorite hits and everyone in the van singing along. A really great afternoon. If we return would definitely book a full day ebîke tour with this company, we missed out on that by not planning ahead. This is a small company. You can call and reach a live person on the other end of the phone. They have a great operation. Wishing them much success!
Written 1 June 2022
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alafrancaisechamp
Bonjour, Thank you for you super nice review, it is highly appreciated. We are very happy that Lisa went beyond your expectations and that you made great memories ! It would be a pleasure to welcome you again in Champagne for an e-bike tour. Do not hesitate to contact us if you travel to other regions in France, we also do tours in Loire, Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Provence. Best regards A la Française Team
Written 4 June 2022
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Angelo
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
The Champagne tasting and tour through the region and villages was an excellent experience, guided by the knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide Martin, who speaks English very well. We learned a lot about Champagne and Martin was able to answer every question with much detail.

It was also very interesting to learn about smaller Champagne houses and the production of Champagne, next to learning about the different tastes and qualities of different Champagnes.

I definitely recommend a tour by A La Française to learn about Champagne and to enjoy everything it has to offer.
Written 31 July 2022
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Wendy R
Manhattan Beach, United States7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Martin’s personalized tour was the perfect amount information/tasting/and fun. He is so knowledgeable about the Champagne region and Champagne making, his passion shines through and gets everyone excited about producing and tasting of champagne. Thank you Martin. Great day!
Written 26 February 2020
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alafrancaisechamp
Dear Wendy, Thank you so much for this review ! We are glad Martin's guidance met your expectations for this tour and have spread his knowledge and passion with you. Do not hesitate to contact us next time you come to France, to visit Champagne again, or an other of "A la Française" regions : Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, or Provence ! All the best, Matthias and the A la Française Champagne Team
Written 27 February 2020
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Fen H
Wangaratta, Australia99 contributions
This was an excellent tour and one which exceeded our expectations. It was recommended by the Office de Tourism in Reims and I’m often hesitant booking these as sometimes these recommended tours are too big and just focus on the well known chateaux. So it was a lovely surprise that there were just 8 people on our tour and that the aim was to visit family owned champagne houses, rather than the big names, therefore really getting a feel for how champagne is made by small producers. Batiste was an engaging, knowledgeable and relaxed host who really explained everything clearly. He encouraged us to ask lots of questions and took us around the second champagne house himself. The way the tour was set out was great, we didn’t expect to see the village that Dom Perignon came from, or see such wonderful views of the surrounding countryside so these were delightful bonuses. My husband doesn’t drink but really found the tour of each of the champagne houses and the cellars fascinating and he also appreciated the cup of coffee at the final tasting. If we came again, we would definitely book a different tour with La francaise! Champagne. Huge thanks to Batiste, you made the tour a fantastic experience for us.
Written 8 June 2023
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alafrancaisechamp
Bonjour, Thank you for your incredible review and for taking your time to share you experience with us. We are delighted to read your experience ! We are looking forward to share your nice words with Batiste. Do not hesitate contacting us to organize your next trip, it would be a pleasure to welcome you again in Champagne and we are also in Bourgogne, Loir, Côte d'Azur and Bordeaux. Cheers !!! A La Française Team
Written 8 June 2023
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