Reims Electric Bike Tour: Premier Cru Villages & Lunch

Ride the Champagne countryside, taste four wines, eat a French lunch underground

A full-day electric bike tour from Reims through UNESCO-listed vineyards and Premier Cru villages, ending at a champagne estate for a cellar tour, four tastings, and traditional French lunch. The route passes through Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. Pickup and drop-off at Reims Centre train station; maximum eight riders; English-speaking guide included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric bike tour and lunch in Champagne

• Pick-up at Reims Centre train station
• Drive by Avenue de Champagne
• Arrive at Le Clos Corbier for e-bikes
• Ride through Premier and Grand Cru villages
• Visit Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church
• Enjoy traditional French lunch with local specialties

The Experience

The day starts at 9:00 am at Reims Centre train station. You'll ride an electric bike—heavier than a standard one, so confident cycling matters—through the remote corners of the Champagne region, pedaling past Premier and Grand Cru villages and the UNESCO-listed vineyards that define the landscape. The route takes you to Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne itself, where you'll see the church holding Dom Pérignon's burial site. The e-bike motor handles the hills; you handle the pace and the views.

After the ride, the tour moves underground. You'll descend into a champagne estate cellar—bring a jacket, as it stays around 10°C year-round—for a guided tour of the production process. Then comes the tasting: two champagnes, one red wine, and one Ratafia, a local aperitif. The cellar tasting flows into a traditional French lunch featuring cheese puffs, paté-croûte, quiche, and Reims pink biscuit; dietary needs are accommodated. You're back at the station by 4:00 pm.

The tour runs as a small group—maximum eight people—with one English-speaking guide. An air-conditioned vehicle is included for any segments that aren't on the bike. If weather turns (heavy rain, black ice), the operator adjusts the route or switches to a minivan ride instead. A minimum of two participants is required; if only one person books, you'll be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.

What’s included

• Electric assisted bike with helmet.
• local English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle for non-bike segments.
• cellar tour at a champagne estate.
• four wine tastings (two champagnes, one red wine, one Ratafia).
• traditional French lunch with local specialties (cheese puffs, paté-croûte, quiche, Reims pink biscuit, adapted for dietary needs).
• pick-up and drop-off at Reims Centre train station (or hotel pickup as an option).

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?You end the day having ridden through the actual Champagne vineyards, stood in the birthplace of the wine, and tasted it in a cellar—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean the whole day holds together without you arranging any of it.

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Top questions

How do I get to the starting point if I'm arriving by train?

The tour picks up at Reims Centre train station at 9:00 am, right at the tourist office exit marked REIMS CENTER. If you're traveling by train, that's your meeting spot; book your arrival in advance so you don't miss the start.

What is Hautvillers and why does it matter for Champagne?

Hautvillers is the birthplace of Champagne, the village where the sparkling wine was invented. You'll visit the church there where Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monk credited with developing the method, is buried—it's the historical heart of the region you're riding through.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to ride an e-bike on this tour?

Yes. E-bikes are heavier than standard bicycles and require confident handling. The operator may refuse participation at departure if you don't demonstrate sufficient cycling experience, so be honest about your comfort level when you book.

What wines do I taste, and where does the tasting happen?

You'll taste four wines total: two champagnes, one red wine, and one Ratafia (a local aperitif). The tasting takes place in the champagne estate cellar, which stays at around 10°C, so the temperature is part of the traditional experience.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

If rain or black ice makes cycling unsafe, the tour is adjusted: the route may be modified, or the bike portions can be replaced with a minivan ride instead, keeping the rest of the itinerary intact.

Can I choose hotel pickup instead of meeting at the train station?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an option at checkout instead of the standard Reims Centre train station meeting point, depending on where you're staying.