Excursion to Champagne and visit to Reims leaving from Paris Reims: Ancient capital, Cité des Sacres, City of Champagne

What to expect

Nicknamed the Cité des Sacres because of the numerous coronations that took place there, Reims is the capital of Champagne. Upon arrival you will see the cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Your guide will accompany you for your entire visit, to tell you dozens of stories about the history of this 13th-century building.

Continue your trip at the famous Martel wine cellars for a commentated visit. You will be introduced to the methods of champagne-making and the history of the brand with, most importantly, a tasting of three champagnes with well-deserved recognition.

Take advantage of your free time to explore the city at your own pace, and enjoy a leisurely lunch. After lunch, you will be taken to the Lighthouse of Verzenay, a 25m-high tower with exceptional 360° views over the vineyards. It will then be time to return to Paris, but your journey doesn’t end there. On the way back, you will stop in the charming village of Hautvillers, where the Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon perfected the process of creating what we now know as champagne.

Service operated by France Tourisme.

What is included :

• Return transport Paris-Reims in an air-conditioned coach/minibus
  
  - Guided visit of the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral
  
  - Entry to the Lighthouse of Verzenay
  
  - Champagne tasting

Agenda of the day :

• Departure from France Tourisme agency at 8am
  
• Visit to the city of Reims and the cathedral
  
• Visit in English only of the Martel, Mumm or Pommery cellars (according to openings or availability) and champagne tasting
  
• Lunch break in Reims (lunch not included)
  
• Visit to the Phare de Verzenay (vineyard museum) and champagne tasting
  
• Break in the village of Hautvillers
  
• End of the excursion and return in Paris at 7pm

Please note :

• Attention! The tour may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to departure, due to lack of participants. In that case, your booking will be fully refunded. No further claim or compensation shall be accepted. 
  
• Languages available : English, French and Spanish.
  
• The meeting point will be at Agence France Tourisme, 6 Rue de l’Amiral Coligny, 75001 Paris
  
• The child fare is for children aged 3 to 11.
  
• Meals are not included in the price.

Times :

Departs at 8am

Return at 7pm

Highlights :

- Day trip to discover the secrets of champagne

- Champagne tasting to immerse you in oenology

- Return transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus

- Guided visits of the main tourist sites: Notre-Dame  de Reims and the Martel wine cellars

- Discover Hautvillers, where Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon invented the champagne-making method

Languages / Schedule

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all day long

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Address

6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny
75001 Paris

Parking lot

Saint Germain l'Auxerrois, 2 Place du Louvre - 75001 Paris

Public transportation

Louvre-Rivoli

Pont Neuf

Châtelet-Les Halles

Chatelet les Halles

Pont Neuf

Louvre - Rivoli