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Be part of the landscape of Champagne, closer than ever from the Champagne vineyards and taste the « Stars »
Meet your expert and friendly guide at the place of your choice in the Champagne region and go towards Epernay, the Champagne Capital. Have a detailed explanation of the Region. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses.
Deserve your Champagne Glass cycling your e-bike through the Unesco classified vineyards of Champagne. Learn all the details about the vineyards and « the French Terroir ».
Discover the Birthplace of Champagne in Hautvillers and Find out how the champagne was discovered. Go back to the past for some minutes and learn about the History of Champagne.Go inside the church where the monk Dom Perignon is buried.
Load your batteries and taste different Champagnes from a Champagne family boutique grower. Take back your bike to go savouring a local meal at a restored Champagne House and match your authentic lunch with some Champagnes and local wines.
Finish your day gaining knowledge with the visit of prestigious producer of the region and go deep into their cellars where you will find lots hidden bubbles waiting for you to be tasted.
While you go back to the place of your choice in the Champagne region, get to ask all the last questions you had for your guide.
If the bike tour can't run due to the weather, we will organize the same program but with a minivan driving you for the whole day.
Lunch is not included, a nice option is a casual and authentic lunch at Le Clos Corbier (restored Champagne House). It will not take too long and you will spend a great time. 40€ per person (instead of 70€ if take separately from the tour)
Enjoy a full day tour in the champagne region and discover Veuve Cliquot and an authentic family boutique winery.
- Tour of the underground cellars of the prestigious Champagne House “Veuve Clicquot”
- Discovery of Champagne Avenue in Epernay and picturesque village of Hautvillers, cradle of Champagne
- Tasting Class : learn Champagne tasting tips
- Lunch at a restored Champagne House with Champagnes and regional specialties
- Visit and tasting at a family run boutique winery
Travel to Epernay, enjoy a Champagne Tasting and Lunch to understand vinegrowing and learn how the cellar masters create their Champagnes. Discover the scenic vineyards around Epernay and visit an authentic family boutique winery.
- Discovery of Champagne Avenue in Epernay and picturesque village of Hautvillers, cradle of Champagne
- Tasting Class : learn Champagne tasting tips
- Lunch at a restored Champagne House with Champagnes and regional specialties
- Visit and tasting at a family run boutique winery
Discover Reims during a pleasant morning tour through the renowned Taittinger Champagne House and to an authentic Champagne Grower.
- Discovery of Reims city through a pleasant morning tour
- Stop in the vineyard to learn about vinegrowing
- Tour the cellars of the world recognized Champagne House Taittinger
- Visit and tasting at a family run boutique winery
Immergez-vous dans la Champagne avec une expérience complètement guidée à travers la région du Champagne, pour apprécier deux producteurs de Champagne, un cours de dégustation et enfin un repas local !
POINTS DE RENDEZ-VOUS :
9h00 : Pour les départs de Reims : Rencontrez votre guide amical et expert à l'extérieur de la Gare Reims Centre, en face de l'office de tourisme.
9h35 : Pour les départs d'Epernay : Rencontrez votre guide amical et expert à l'extérieur de la cour de Moët & Chandon, en face de la statue de Dom Pérignon.
Faites connaissance avec votre super guide et partez à la découverte du vignoble à bord de notre Minivan. Découvrez une des Maisons de Champagne les plus célèbres : Moët & Chanson.
Profitez ensuite d’une escapade dans les vignes d’Hautvillers au cœur de la Champagne, et visitez l’Eglise où le célèbre moine Dom Pérignon est enterré.
Appréciez ensuite un repas régional au Clos Corbier, dans une ancienne Maison de Champagne entièrement rénovée. Apprenez les secrets du Champagne avec notre masterclass, et découvrez nos producteurs partenaires. Vous visiterez ensuite une production familiale en milieu d’après-midi, et finirez en beauté avec une dégustation du producteur.
9h00 – Rencontrez votre super guide à la gare de Reims.
10h00 – Visitez la plus célèbre Maison de Champagne, Moët & Chandon. Parcourez cette immense et magnifique cave et dégustez la cuvée phare, le brut impérial. Après cette visite, vous apprécierez une traversée en minivan de l’Avenue de Champagne, dont les caves en font une des avenues les plus chères du monde. Vous retrouverez des noms célèbre (Pol Roger, Perrier-Joët, De Venoge, …)
11h45 – Découvrez le village d’Hautvillers, berceau du Champagne où Dom Pérignon vivait. Entrez dans l’église du célèbre moine, où celui-ci repose désormais. Découvrez ensuite le merveilleux paysage donnant sur le vignoble de Moët & Chandon, tout en apprenant l’art de travailler la vigne.
12h45 - Entrez dans la Champagne Academy et découvrez les secrets de la création des vins de Champagne, expliqué par votre guide, expert dans le domaine. Comment font les chefs de cave pour avoir un tel nez ? Comment préparent-ils ce fameux assemblage ? Comment connaissent-ils le potentiel des vins à assembler ?
Au cours de notre atelier de dégustation, éduquez votre nez avec différents arômes et devenez un expert en Champagne ! Vous dégusterez ensuite différents types de Champagne pour apprendre à les lier aux arômes.
13h30 – Déjeunez dans notre ancienne maison de Champagne entièrement rénovée.
Nous vous ferons découvrir les produits du terroir, du jambon de Reims aux biscuits roses, en passant par le paté en croute. Tout cela accompagné de champagnes, de vin rouge champenois, et notre spiritueux local, le ratafia.
15h30 – Visitez une authentique maison de vigneron et le parcours d’élaboration de leur Champagne. Vivez l’authenticité et l’intimité d’une petite production. Dégustez ensuite des Champagnes au rapport qualité prix imbattables.
18h30 – Retour à Reims.
A noter : La visite de Moët&Chandon du matin est en Anglais non traduit.
Discover Epernay during a pleasant Afternoon tour through the Avenue de Champagne, Hautvillers’ vineyard and discover beautiful Champagne growers.
Explore the Champagne Capital with A la Française! Kick off your sparkling day with a drive through the gorgeous Avenue de Champagne and dive into your favorite Champagne houses’ history. Let the historical village of Hautvillers and its captivating church take you back in time. Take a few minutes to show gratitude to the Monk Dom Pérignon for his fortuitous discovery and admire the breathtaking view on Champagne’s UNESCO-listed World Heritage vineyards.
Ride through the south vineyards of the elegant Montagne de Reims while your guide points out the particularities and peculiarities of the region: Why are our vines planted on steep slopes? Why is our subsoil made out from such a pure chalk.
Break through the exclusive cellars of a family run boutique winery. Tour the traditional press and vat room as your host details the traditional “Champagne method” also called the “Méthode Champenoise”. Appreciate several tastings of their personal production and acquire further knowledge and expertise on the finest Sparkling wine! Finish your effervescent afternoon with a last stop by another Champagne tasting place were you will be able taste and compare various cuvées.
Your tour ends at 6.30pm.
Join us for a tasting class in the centre of Reims in the morning. Go towards Epernay during a pleasant Afternoon and discover beautiful Champagne growers.
Your tour starts at 10.00am
Be welcomed at our tasting room in the Boulingrin area (Reims city center) and take part in a playful Champagne Master class. Thanks to your Champagne expert host, gain significant insight on the traditional Champagne World, its history, geography and economy.
Sit back and enjoy an introduction to the creation of the unique sparkling beverage. Learn about the complex winemaking process and discover how the delicate effervescent elixir goes from grape to bottle.
Train your nose to identify the different aromas and flavors that can be found in Champagne through an olfactory workshop. Discover the typical primary and tertiary aromas that can be recognized in Champagne.
Get precious tips and advice on how to taste and how to sublimate the bubbly. What are the steps to tasting? How to open a bottle correctly? How to store it properly? Become a Champagne expert and an amazing ambassador for our beautiful region!
Perfectly finish off your morning with a tasting of 3 Champagnes from carefully selected independent producers. Judge them by their color, their aromas, their power and structure, compare them…You will be served nice cheeses and charcuterie to get along your tasting !
Take a 2 hours break from 12pm to 2pm.
Your guide will be able to advise good restaurants nearby.
Meet back your amazing guide at 2pm at Reims Centre train station.
Explore the Champagne Capital with A la Francaise! Kick off your sparkling afternoon with a drive through the gorgeous Avenue de Champagne and dive into your favorite Champagne houses’ history. Let the historical village of Hautvillers and its captivating church take you back in time. Take a few minutes to show gratitude to the Monk Dom Pérignon for his fortuitous discovery and admire the breathtaking view on Champagne’s UNESCO-listed World Heritage vineyards.
Ride through the south vineyards of the elegant Montagne de Reims while your guide points out the particularities and peculiarities of the region: Why are our vines planted on steep slopes? Why is our subsoil made out from such a pure chalk?
Break through the exclusive cellars of a family run boutique winery. Tour the traditional press and vat room as your host details the traditional “Champagne method” also called the “Méthode Champenoise”. Appreciate several tastings of their personal production and acquire further knowledge and expertise on the finest Sparkling wine! Finish your effervescent afternoon with a last stop by another Champagne tasting place were you will be able taste and compare various cuvées.
Your tour ends at 6.30pm.
Enjoy a full day experience in the Magic World of Champagne. Cycle through the best parts of the region and become a Champagne expert in one day. Taste some of the best Champagnes from family wineries. Discover the making process of a prestigious Champagne producer.
PICK UP :
9.00 am : Pick up from Reims city center : Meet your expert and friendly guide outside of Reims Centre train station, in front of the tourist office.
9.35 am : Pickup from Epernay city center : Meet your expert and friendly guide at the corner of the Avenue de Champagne and of the Rue Jean Chandon Moët.
Be part of the landscape of Champagne, closer than ever from the Champagne vineyards and taste the « Stars ».
Meet your expert and friendly guide in Reims and go towards Epernay, the Champagne Capital. Have a detailed explanation of the Region. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses.
Deserve your Champagne Glass cycling your e-bike through the Unesco classified vineyards of Champagne. Learn all the details about the vineyards and « the French Terroir ».
Discover the Birthplace of Champagne in Hautvillers and Find out how the champagne was discovered. Go back to the past for some minutes and learn about the History of Champagne.Go inside the church where the monk Dom Perignon is buried.
Load your batteries and taste different Champagnes from a Champagne family boutique grower. Take back your bike to go savouring a local meal at a restored Champagne House and match your authentic lunch with some Champagnes and local wines.
Finish your day gaining knowledge with the visit of prestigious producer of the region and go deep into their cellars where you will find lots hidden bubbles waiting for you to be tasted.
While you go back to Reims, get to ask all the last questions you had for your guide.
If the bike tour can't run due to the weather, we will organize the same program but with a minivan driving you for the whole day.
Wear sporty clothes !
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