Reims: Champagne Tour with Tastings & Lunch

Five glasses, one lunch, and the village where Dom Pérignon rests

You meet your guide at the station, drive through Epernay's famous Champagne estates, walk through Hautvillers village with vineyard views, and sit down to a French lunch paired with five Champagne tastings at a family-owned house. The van holds eight people max, and you're back by early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Champagne tour with tastings and lunch

• Meet your guide at train station
• Drive along Avenue de Champagne
• Stroll through Hautvillers village
• Enjoy lunch with Champagne pairings

The experience

So you're standing at Reims station at 11:15 am and your guide shows up with a van that fits eight people max, which is actually the whole point. You're not herded onto a bus with forty others. It's just you and maybe a couple of other wine people, which means the driver can actually stop when someone wants a photo or when the light hits the vines just right. The route takes you down Avenue de Champagne in Epernay first, the street lined with those grand historic estates you've probably seen in pictures, and then you're actually inside one of them, learning how they make the stuff from someone who knows the region's winemaking heritage inside out.

Hautvillers is the stop that sticks with you. It's a small village, quiet, and Dom Pérignon is buried there, not that you're visiting a tomb, but the place itself has that weight to it, and there's a viewpoint where you can see across the vineyards and actually understand why someone would spend their life perfecting wine in a place like this. You walk around a bit, get the feel of it, and then you're back in the van heading to a family-owned Champagne house for lunch. This is where the five tastings happen, paired with actual French food, not a tasting-room snack, but a real meal. You mention any dietary stuff when you book, and they work with it, and then you're sitting there with a glass in hand, looking at how they do things, asking questions, and it just works.

The whole day wraps by 5:30 pm when you're back in Reims. It's not rushed, but it's not wandering either. It's structured enough that you see the main things without feeling like you're checking boxes. Casual shoes are the move since you'll be in the vines at some point, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not melting between stops. Weather doesn't stop it, so bring a layer if it looks uncertain.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or station pickup at 11:15 am, an air-conditioned vehicle for the full route, a local English-speaking guide, five Champagne tastings at a family-owned estate, a French lunch paired with select Champagnes, and visits to Avenue de Champagne, Hautvillers village, and a Champagne house to see their winemaking process. You return to Reims by 5:30 pm.

Before you book

Lasts 6h 15m, runs every day at 11:15, from € 220 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:15

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Infant (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Champagne experience (the estates, the village, the tastings, the lunch) without arranging transport or figuring out which houses to visit. The small group size and fixed schedule are what make a full afternoon possible without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 11:15 am at Reims or Epernay train station. Return to Reims is by 5:30 pm.

How many people go on the tour?

Small groups of maximum 8 people.

What's included in the price?

5 Champagne tastings, lunch at a Champagne estate, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local English-speaking guide.

Can I request dietary accommodations?

Yes. Mention any dietary restrictions or allergies when you book, and the estate will prepare accordingly.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

It's suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through Hautvillers village and spend time in the vines, so wear casual shoes.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. Dress appropriately and bring layers if needed.

Can I bring my pet?

No, animals are not permitted on the tour.