Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris
Description
What ever your level of appreciation for Champagne we will adapt the tour make it special for you. I am the owner operator, an expert in Champagne and native English speaker. Never scripted, always personalised, we simply love to share the best about Champagne and have you make unforgettable memories on your day trip. Come alone, couples, groups of friends, and families. There will be some history, some culture, some vineyards to explore, and a lot to learn about the processes. The highlight is of course tasting the various champagnes after learning about them. It all makes sense when you are there! You will never look at champagne in the same way after this tour. Meet some producers, be amazed by the big houses, and if you're there at harvest you'll experience the amazing juice coming off a press!
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Itinerary
Departure from Starbuck’s Odeon where you could have a café and croissant while waiting to Champagne.
A recently restored Cathedral where most kings since Clovis were crowned is a true moment to discover. All stained glass was replaced with classic works up until two notable artists modernised the stories to be told. Marc Chagall miraculously kept his style and Imi Knoebel will wow you with impressive cubic colour. I will tell you some details so that when you arrive you'll do a fairly quick tour and know what to look for.
Depending on scheduling possibilities, a mid to big producer visit will start your day. It could be Lanson (one of my favourites) Pommery, Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, if in the morning. In the afternoon it could be Mercier, Boizel, Moet & Chandon (often full) Charles Mignon, or Nicolas Feuillatte in Chouilly. If none are available there are lots of smaller ones to visit with great champagnes to taste. The longer you book in advance the more chance there will be of having a place at the more popular houses. Each house has something unique, especially in the way of their cellars.
Where the idea of Champagne was born. Still to this day the methods written by Dom Pierre Perignon hold true. The church has a very important part in history. This will be a guided tour short enough but important in the understanding of Champagne and its history. We'll drive through the picturesque village and go to the picnic area to make pictures or have a picnic and or drink some champagne.
We'll take a drive up the richest avenue in the world. You'll have your lunch options here with some time to on your own. I'll point out the best places, which we will have done on the way to Reims. IF there is nice weather, a picnic can be chosen on the most fabulous viewpoint at Hautvillers. Lunch would in that case be picked up at a local bakery. Table cloth, glasses and everything is ready for that choice.
Visit a small producer in a very up front intimate tour. Often this is the highlight of the day! You'll learn a lot, see a lot, and taste a lot.
Return trip to Paris. Traffic is typically good until around EuroDisney, after it can and usually is very dense. You can be dropped off at or before Notre Dame Cathedral on our way back via Rive Droite from Pont d'Austerlitz or the pick up point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for alcoholic beverages - 18 years old
Reviews(87)
Amazinggggg tour!!! We loved the whole experience and our guide. Loved the knowledge he had on champagne and making it a fun experience. Absolutely a must when visiting France
Thanks so much, glad to have hosted a memorable day in Champagne for you. Reviews like this keep me going forward and sharing the fun, the sites, and of course the champagne! Neil for CTT
Wonderful day touring the Champagne Region with Neil. He was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, helpful and engaging. Highly recommend
Thank you for such a nice comment. Always a pleasure to enjoy a day away from hot Paris. Your choice for a picnic at the viewpoint was perfect as was our timing for the day. who knows perhaps you'll be back again!
Neil was a great guide. We had a blast.
Cheers, it was a lot of fun, especially being there are less people out when the French are away. Glad you liked making lifetime memories!
We had an amazing experience with Neil for our anniversary. He knows so much about the area and made the day so fun and interesting. Would 100% recommend booking this trip from Paris to champagne
It was a pleasure to take you out on an extra special day to celebrate your anniversary. Your good humour made the hot day a great way to jump in and out of the cold cellars back to hot street level. You did a lot , saw a lot, and experienced the Champagne area history, vineyards, churches, and best great champagnes. Thanks so much for a perfect 14th of July!
Neil was great tour guide, super knowledgeable, knew all the best spots and made our wedding anniversary really special thank you Neil! Would highly recommend booking ❤️
Once again what a special day to enjoy with you. It made for a 14th of July I won't forget!
Great knowledge base and local guidance. Very easy flowing conversations and diverse in larger vineyards and supporting smaller. Would highly recommend
Thanks so much for making a great day out. A long day yet many discoveries were had in a classy way to discover Champagne.
Amazing full day Champagne experience to several different locations. Neil adjusted the tour to try a new house tour. It was absolutely Perfect! He is very knowledgeable with all the vineyards and took us to the best little spot in France. Highly recommend this trip if you have a day to sightsee.
A perfect day for everyone to discover new things, new experiences. Your enthusiasm for the whole trip what ever the subject was outstanding. What is great about sharing with clients like you is about learning and sharing. Exactly what we did with class! Who knows perhaps we'll see you again!
This was a great experience! Very informative and felt personalized. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Champagne.
What an exceptional day to have you and family out in the blazing sun meanwhile sipping lots of cold bubbly. It was fun to introduce you to the magic of Champagne, the land, vineyards, big and small producers. Come back any time, love to see you again. Neil for CTT
Neil provided an exceptional experience! He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional, yet it felt like we knew him forever. The scenery was amazing and we learned a lot about the details of the Champagne-making process. We had a wonderful lunch and tasted some delicious Champagne. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and introducing you to the Champagne region, its history, and the fascinating process behind making Champagne. I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the scenery, the lunch, and of course the tastings! Meeting wonderful guests like you is one of the best parts of what I do, and I’m very grateful for your recommendation. I hope the memories — and perhaps a few bottles! — will bring back good moments from your visit to Champagne. Wishing you all the best and see you soon. Neil for CTT
We had the most wonderful day with Neil on this champagne tasting excursion! HIGHLY recommend! Neil took us to two champagne producers-- 1 large and 1 small-- both were beautiful, informative and welcoming, and the champagnes we tasted were wonderful! Not only did we learn a lot through the tours at each of the wineries, Neil also shared his extensive knowledge of the champagne industry, the region, the method of production, and so much more. We recommend this tour to everyone who loves champagne!
Your extensive knowledge on wines around the world made our Champagne tour a delightful way to expand your ever increasing wine experiences. We did a lot in one day, had an excellent relaxed lunch, talked about so much, and had many fabulous champagne to confirm all the knowledge garnered. Thank you so much for making this day fantastic! Neil for CTT
