Reims & Epernay: Veuve Clicquot Tour & Family Winery Lunch

Nine Tastings, Two Wineries & Lunch in the Champagne Vineyards

You visit Veuve Clicquot's underground cellars and taste four cuvées, walk through Hautvillers village overlooking UNESCO vineyards, eat lunch at a family winery with wine included, and taste four more cuvées at a second estate: nine tastings across two houses in one day. Hotel pickup is available from Reims or Epernay, and the guide handles all the driving so you can focus on the wine and the landscape.

Step-by-step itinerary

Veuve Clicquot tour and Champagne tasting

• Meet guide at Epernay or Reims
• Visit Veuve Clicquot cellars
• Taste four Veuve Clicquot cuvées
• Explore Hautvillers village and vineyards
• Enjoy lunch at Champagne estate
• Visit family-run Champagne house
• Tour ends in Epernay or Reims

The experience

What does it feel like to stand 30 meters underground in the chalk cellars where Veuve Clicquot aged her first bottles? The tour starts there: either at 8:30am from Epernay or 9:20am from Reims train station, depending on which pickup you choose. Your guide meets you at the tourist office, and from there it's a short drive through the vineyards to the house itself. The cellars are cool and quiet, the walls lined with bottles stacked in the traditional way, and you taste four different cuvées as you walk through, learning how the house built its reputation in the 1800s.

After Veuve Clicquot, you drive to Hautvillers, the small village where Dom Pérignon lived and worked: the monk who's credited with perfecting the art of blending Champagne. It's a short walk through narrow streets and past the abbey, and then you stop at a viewpoint that overlooks the UNESCO-listed vineyards rolling down toward the valley. The light changes the color of the vines depending on the hour, and it's the kind of view that makes you understand why people have been making wine here for centuries. Then comes lunch at a family-run estate: a proper meal, not a rushed tasting, with local food and more Champagne. Dietary needs are handled if you mention them when you book.

The second winery visit happens in the afternoon, and this one is different because it's smaller and you get to see how a family operation actually works: the equipment, the process, the decisions they make about their blends. You taste four more cuvées here, so by the end of the day you've had nine tastings total, which sounds like a lot until you realize how much you've learned about what makes one Champagne taste different from another. The tour wraps up at 4:45pm in Epernay or 5:30pm in Reims, depending on where you started.

Groups stay under eight people, so it doesn't feel crowded, and the minivan is air-conditioned because the drive between stops can be warm in summer. Your guide speaks English and knows the region. They're not just reading facts, they're answering questions about why Champagne tastes the way it does and what the difference is between a house and a grower. If you're coming from outside the region, this saves you the work of renting a car, figuring out which estates to visit, and driving after tasting.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from either Reims train station or Epernay tourist office, transport by air-conditioned minivan, admission and four tastings at Veuve Clicquot cellars, a guided walk through Hautvillers village, a viewpoint stop overlooking the UNESCO vineyards, a traditional lunch at a Champagne estate, admission and four tastings at a family-run winery, and an English-speaking guide for the full eight-hour experience.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared tour from ReimsGuide in English · 09:20(from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM)

Shared tour from EpernayGuide in English · 08:30(8:30 AM to 4:45 PM)

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 8h 10m, runs Wednesday to Sunday at 08:30 and 09:20, from € 330 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 timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:20

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (10 to 11 years) · Under 10: 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Champagne at the source without arranging transport, choosing wineries, or navigating between them yourself: the fixed schedule and small group size mean you spend the day learning and tasting instead of planning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 11 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need to know about Champagne to enjoy this tour?

No. The tour includes an introduction to Champagne tasting, and the guide explains what you're tasting as you go. Nine tastings across the day means you learn by doing.

What's the difference between starting in Reims versus Epernay?

Reims pickup is at 9:20am at the train station. Epernay pickup is at 8:30am at the tourist office. Both tours visit the same wineries and attractions. Reims finishes at 5:30pm, Epernay at 4:45pm.

Is lunch included?

Yes. You have a traditional lunch at a Champagne estate, and wine is included. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if you mention them when booking.

How many people are on the tour?

Maximum 8 people per group, so it stays small and personal.

What if I don't drink alcohol?

Contact the operator when booking to discuss alternatives. The tour is built around tastings, so it's worth confirming what options exist for non-drinkers.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Walking includes a stroll through Hautvillers village and a stop at a vineyard viewpoint, but nothing strenuous.

Is transportation included?

Yes. You travel by air-conditioned minivan between all stops. Pickup from your hotel in Reims or Epernay is available.