Champagne Day tour with Veuve Clicquot and 2 other big wineries
Description
Uncover the magic of Champagne with a full-day tour featuring Veuve Clicquot and Pommery. Enjoy 7 glasses of Champagne, experiencing the excellence of Veuve Clicquot and the unique charm of Pommery, boasting a magnificent castle, medieval cellars, and a captivating modern art exhibition deep within. Visit the cellars and enjoy the tastings ! The tour delves into the history of the Veuve Clicquot Champagne house, highlighting the innovative spirit of Madame Clicquot, who revolutionized Champagne production. You'll learn about the distinctive "Clicquot style" – a blend of power and finesse. At Pommery, descend into the impressive 18th-century chalk cellars, some reaching up to 30 meters deep. These vast, cathedral-like spaces are a marvel of engineering and offer a truly unique atmosphere with giant artworks. This enriching day trip, which can also be done from Paris, promises a truly memorable Champagne experience. This tour is a self tour : there is no driver and no private guide.
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Itinerary
Enjoy the giant cellars 30m deep with a tour guide and a tasting with information about the aromas of the Champagne.
Enjoy a 3-course lunch with a glass of Champagne at the brasserie of the Michelin-starred restaurant
Visit the Unesco classified cellars with a full access to the modern art exhibition. The tour is done with an app or an information paper which let you do it at your own pace. Then enjoy a double tasting of Champagne.
Explore the historic middle-aged cellars on an engaging guided tour, culminating in a delightful double Champagne tasting!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
If you’re considering this tour, please read this review first. Visit Veuve Clicquot’s website to book your tour which would be 60 euro (equivalent to what this tour includes), then book your visit to Pommery, via their website which is 30 euro for a self-guided tour and tasting (same as this tour). The restaurant, La Fontaine, is a really wonderful small family restaurant whose menu items don’t exceed 13 euro. With an appetizer, main, dessert and champagne you’ll likely spend less than 60 euro per person. This tour does not include any transportation or any guides. They simply make your reservations on your behalf and create a pdf itinerary that does not even include walking directions between places. My group and I had issues at Pommery as they had no knowledge of our paid reservation. We eventually were allowed in after showing the tour description and proof of our purchase but it was not easy. We enjoyed each place but definitely feel ripped off. This tour is more than double the cost of everything it includes which really isn’t much difficulty booking on your own. Save yourself money.
Thank you for your feedback. We are carefuly reading your review. We are sorry you didn't like this tour that much as our usual guests. You contacted us 30 minutes before the start of your tour to ask to change your itinerary. You wanted to do your tour with friends who booked separatly. We tryed to do it but unfortunately there was no availabilty on the times you would like. WE understand that you didn't have the tour that you were expecting last minute. If you want to join an other booking, the best is to do one booking for the group or to write when you book that you want to join other guests we would have be very pleased to group the 3 of you with the same itinerary. We always do our best to organise the easiest and most memorable tour for our guests. Best regards,
This tour experience was AMAZING!!! The Veuve Clicquot tour and tasting was the BEST Ive ever been on. Our guide was very informative and interesting and the cellar was so beautiful to see!! The tasting was 5 star!!! Pommery was a beautiful experience as well! The special lunch at the local french restaurant was such a special experience and appreciate the chef offering a special menu for my dietary restrictions. The food was EXCELLENT!!! We appreciate Stephane and all his attention to detail and answering all my questions in advance and arranging all our tours. The day was the best we had in France!!!
Thank you for your great review. I like creating great days and when I read it was your best day in France I'm very happy ! Thank you,
We had a great afternoon with Stephane. A private tour is definitely the way to go! Stephane was very knowledgeable of the area and of champagne, and such a nice guide! We loved visiting a small Champagne producer and sampling (and buying!) their products. Stephane assisted us with the shipping back to the US, which was very helpful. I would highly recommend this tour, it is a great way to experience the area around Reims.
Thank you for your great review! I'm happy you liked the tour, the champagne producer and the champagne drink ! I like sharing a good time with my guests to make them discover the hidden and best of the Champagne. Enjoy your Champagne. Cheers !
Unexpected. .. the driver knows all or almost all about the area. ..too well. And he made us pictures and champagne at the end.
Merci pour votre super commentaire et vos compliments. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau en Champagne !
Stephane was an amazing guide! He is very personable and makes you feel welcome. I definitely recommend his tour. We learned so from him and really enjoyed exploring the countryside. It was very relaxing and fun! We especially loved seeing the special tree that only grows in this region of France.
This viewsight tour is wonderful as you say. I enjoy the beauty of the landscape every day. The trees are waiting for you back :)
I booked this tour a month and a half in advanced and Stephane, the tour guide, contacted me by email. Stephane offers a private tour through the countryside of Reims in his top down sports car that offers a glimpse into the beautiful champagne countryside. Through email, Stephane was kind and responsive enough to plan my big proposal to my now fiance. Not only that, he helped get me in contact with a local photographer to capture the special moment. If you're looking for a private day out in Reims to fully experience the countryside with a born and raised local then this tour is one you will never forget. Stephane brings the comfort of not just a friendly tour guide, but the likes of a familiar friend you would visit from out of town! There is no corporate or business vibe here, just friendliness and a guy who wants to help you enjoy Reims the way he does living here.
A mariage proposal ! As soon as you talked to me about I was so excited to create a special experience. It was a real pleasure to accompagny you on this way to do it the best for the 2 of you. Romantic, smooth and friendly. Thank you for your reward which is unique ! I hope I will organise other proposals. It's amazing to do ! Thank you to have sharing this special moment with me. See you next time for your special honey moon in champagne ;)
Stephane conveniently picked up my girlfriend and I before our tour around the vineyards. Stephane was incredibly knowledgeable of all things champagne. Stephane made the tour extremely engaging and entertaining! For us, it was truly a delight driving around the Reims Champagne area and seeing all of the big and small champagne houses. Of course the trip ended with a tasting at a very beautiful area near Verzenay on the top of a hill by a champagne house with nothing but vineyards stretching across the planes. Highly recommend the tour! Ps. Stephane offered to take pictures of us which was incredibly kind but please do remember to send them Stephane! Thank you for a great tour!!
Thank you so much for this great review ! The tour through the villages of Champagne and in the vineyards is full of beautiful feelings. Enjoying the peaceful and the magic of the area permits to imagine the work the wineyards growers have been doing for generations. Their long work is now rewarded with the classification as UNESCO heritage. It's a great place to have a tasting. Just on the top of a hill with the view on this authentic small village et the incredible lighthouse :) I'm glad you enjoyed the tour so much and hope to see again to drink more champagne ! PS : Can you send me an email so that I will forward you the beautifull pictures of the great experience. Thanks for all. And Drink champagne !
Stephen was a great tour guide who knew a great deal about the champagne region. My husband and I booked him for a two hour tour. He offered hotel pick up which was really nice considering we weren't familiar with the area. He told great stories that were really fun to hear. I definitely appreciate every sip of champagne after the tour. We will definitely book with him again when we go back.
Thank you for your reward ! The tour in the vineyards is wonderful. Stopping to see a lighthouse or a windmill in the middle of the UNESCO classified landscapes in unique. And drinking champagne there where the grappes grow up, even more !
