What to do and see in Champagne-Ardenne, Grand Est: The Best Bus Tours

June 28, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Dom Perignon, Cristal, Veuve Clicquot... The very names evoke images of decadence and luxury, from star-studded parties in sunny destinations to candlelit evenings in 5-star surrounds. Champagne-Ardenne breaks out the bubbly by the millions of cases every year, drawing thirsty travelers the world over to taste its unparalleled sparkling wines and explore the chalky caves in which the Champagne matures. The surrounding countryside is rife with deep forests, rolling limestone and bright waterways.
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1. Small-Group Morning Tour with Moet & Chandon and Champagne class from Reims

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Discover Epernay during a nice morning 5.5 hours tour through the Champagne Avenue, Moet's Vineyard and Hautvillers. Meet your friendly, Champagne expert guide in Reims and start the day with a drive through the vineyard in an 8 passengers minivan. Visit the most famous and impressive Champagne producer: Moët et Chandon, the longest cellar in Champagne. Enjoy a time in Epernay's and Hautvillers' magnificent vines, at the heart of the Champagne region and get to enter the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Admire the UNESCO world heritage vines of Champagne and get a nice Champagne tasting of Champagne growers in a Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay before going back to Reims Centre train station !

Inclusions: Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Champagne Avenue in Epernay, Visit and tasting at a world-recognized Champagne House, Visit of Hautvillers village, discovery of Dom Pérignon's grave, Tasting of local producers in a restored Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay, Reims pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour (8 passengers minivan), Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Other drinks

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

2. Private champagne tour (group price)

Royal Journey France
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Price for the group (low price per person) visits & tasting included! Our company proposes : guided tour of the cathedral of Reims, visits and tasting in 2 champagne houses, restaurant and private luxury car.

Inclusions: Visit tickets and tastings included, Transportation by car, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Price for 7 persons maximum, Cathedral guided tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By SheilahInChi

We had a wonderful experience touring the highlights of Reims with Gwendol and Royal Journey this past September and I highly recommend you use him and his services! We had a limited amount of time in the area, and wanted to maximize seeing a few of the highlights. He designed an itinerary for us that balanced sight-seeing of priority spots for us (Reims cathedral, Hautvillers, Eparnay) with some relaxation time tasting champagne at a wonderful spot he recommended (L'Ecurie in Eparnay owned by Champagne de Venoge). Gwendol is very knowledgable, contributed informative, educational details about the various places we visited and was kind, easygoing and friendly. He rolled with the punches with our motley crew and made the whole touring experience so seamless and easy. Gwendol's Mercedes V class van was lovely, clean and comfortable, and he picked us up and dropped us off in a timely fashion at our rented property. Thank you, Gwendol, for providing us with such a lovely experience visiting the beautiful area of Reims.

3. Reims: Champagne Day Trip with E-Bike including Family-run Winery and Lunch

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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9.00am: meet your guide in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station. If you arrive by train, go to the REIMS CENTER exit. Your guide will drive you to Epernay, the capital of Champagne and the famous Avenue de Champagne, where several prestigious Champagne Houses are located. Your bikes will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne, and its famous Church. Taste different Champagnes from a family-run winery where you will discover the Champagne making process. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 4.45 pm (from Reims). If the bike tour is affected by weather, it will be adjusted accordingly (schedule adapted or minivan instead of bikes)

Inclusions: E-Bikes & Helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 6 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

4. Private Champagne big wineries tour

TOURS IN CHAMPAGNE - Stéphane Demissy
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I will make you discover and taste 6 of the biggest Houses of Champagne located in Reims and Epernay during an all day private tour. 1- I will collect you where you are staying in Reims or in Epernay 2 - We will go to 4 big houses in Reims : Vve Clicquot, Pommery, Mumm, Taittinger. 3 - We will do one total visit with a tour in one of these houses to make you discover the cellars and undestand the champagne method. We will do the visit privately and not in a group. 4 - We will go to the 3 other big champagne houses. I will tell you the story of each, you will take advantage of each Champagne house shop and have a tasting. 5 - Then you will have a lunch with 3 courses and Champagne ! 6- Then we will go to 2 other big houses in Epernay : Mercier and Moet & Chandon ! And do one more tour if we have time and won't forget the tasting and the shopping in each. 7- We will finish at a special viewsight to share a last glass of Champagne before coming back to your place.

Inclusions: 3 courses + Champagne !

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Reviewed By Tessa G

We went september 2020 to the area of Champagne. It was an INCREDIBLE journey to never forget! #makememories Stéphane was our private tourguide for 3 days. He’s a very nice guy and could tell us everything about the area and about the process of making champagne. He also knows very good local restaurants. Stéphane arranged a perfect planning based on our wishes. That’s exactly why i loved him as our tourguide. I definitly recommend to book a tour at ‘tours in champagne’!

5. Champagne Day Trip to Moët et Chandon and Family Winery with Lunch from Epernay

20 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Live an exceptional champagne day starting in Epernay. Visit the most world famous Champagne producer, Moët & Chandon. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses. Explore the countryside and admire the UNESCO vineyards of Champagne. Find out how the champagne was discovered at the birthplace of Champagne. Discover where Dom Perignon tasted the first starts. Gain knowledge thanks to a casual and educational tasting and walk through the gates of a restored Champagne House for a regional familial meal. Meet a charming family run boutique winery and taste three of their best Champagnes !

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max 8 passengers), 10 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

6. Full Day Private Tour to The Heart of Champagne

A la Francaise ! Champagne
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This tour is to be designed "just for you". Following is a suggested itinerary. Of course you will be able to send us your wishes during the booking process. Pick-up in Champagne region (email us for other pick-up locations) at the place of your choice. Recommended departure time: 10:00am. Meet your guide at your place of stay and start the day with a drive through the vineyard. Visit an authentic family-run winery and learn more about the process of making Champagne. Enjoy a moment in the vineyards, with breathtaking views on the vineyards of Champagne. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Get to enter the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Drive through one of the most famous street in the world, the Champagne Avenue in Epernay. In the afternoon, discover the beauty of an other sub region of Champagne and visit an other family-run winery. We select the best Champagne growers so you can discover great values.

Inclusions: Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Champagne Avenue in Epernay, Visit and tasting at two family run boutiques wineries, Local guide, Hotel or train station pick-up and Drop-off in the Champagne region, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Visit of the picturesque village of Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon Church

Exclusions: Lunch: A nice option is a lunch at a typical Champagne House at 45€ per adult and 20€ per child, Gratuities (optionnal), Pick-up and drop-off outside Champagne region

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

7. Champagne Region Private VIP Luxury Day Tour from Brussels

A to B Private Taxi-Limo Service & City Tours
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This is a tour for wine enthusiasts and champagne lovers. A romantic or a friendly gateway from Brussels to Reims & Epernay together with a professional driver with a limo. The best and exclusive French wineries within a day to the Champagne region on our luxury trip from Brussels. In the tour, we offer VIP travel, champagne tastings, visiting the cellars and a guide to lead the way. In the morning your private vehicle with a licensed chauffeur will come to pick you up from your hotel in Brussels and drive you to the city of Reims where the professional tour guide will be waiting for you. After visiting Maisons du champagne we will go to Epernay for more tasting. At the end of the tour, your driver will bring you back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Professional Licensed English Speaking Driver, Personal Professional Licensed Tour Guide, All taxes, Fuels and Tolls, Pickup & Drop off at your Hotel, Free Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Meals and Drinks, Tips and gratuities, Entrance fees for all attractions

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

8. Visit Champagne area, meet local producers and artisans, start from Paris, lunch included

Finding France
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-Guided tour of a renowned Champagne cellar (Mercier or Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot or Pommery or others) - Meet a winemaker and visit his artisan cellar -Enjoy Champagne tasting -Visit a local market and meet local producers (availabilities depending on the day of the week) -All inclusive tour (Pickup and drop off at your hotel, transportation, lunch, entrances) -Visit the village of Dom Perignon, its vineyards and seventh century abbey. -Discover Reims with its 13th century cathedral -Opportunity to do some shopping

Inclusions: Viennoiseries, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Mix of local products, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By HelaSarah

Attention to detail is the least I can say about Clément our travel planner and guide. I run a company specialized in tourism, so believe me when I say, I am a critic. The van was impeccably clean, sanitized prior to our departure from the Paris Montparnasse train station and throughout our transportation to different destinations. A little footstool prepared and I did not even have time to open the door, as our host did it before me. Clément played the French classics on our way to Normandy and the lyrics of Edith Piaf, Aznavour and Brel were in the seat pocket to sing along! As for the itinerary, our priority was to meet local producers and 'the' expert on WW2 D-Day history as well as Monet's Garden at Giverny. From cider houses, to farm producers who make cheese out of raw milk as well as calvados, the main spirit to go with camembert cheese! The choice of hotel was perfect in Bayeux, a charming town untouched by the bombings of the war. There we spent 3 nights where we could stroll to the morning market and visit the cathedral with it's intriguing crypt. We met a hat maker, lace and embroidery artisans all forgotten hand-made crafts revived by locals in Bayeux! A sensory experience was passing by Giverny. We were lucky as we were practically the only ones there, advantages of the pandemic. An autumn portrait where the sun was low and soft at dusk. Words cannot express the emotions brought by the colors and romantic solitude which must inspired Monet. Next trip with Clément will be Honfleur and Mont Saint-Michel. I can't wait!

9. Private Full Day Tour - Small Champagne Producers / Growers from Reims

Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France Sparkling Tour
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Visit Champagne in the heart of the Vineyard by Minibus (any comfort) to discover 3 Producers / Vignerons de Champagne. Wineries visits, 10 tastings and the Restaurant (3 courses) as well as taking pictures in the vineyards are waiting for you to give you a sparkling experience. Itinerary: - Visit of a first Winemaker: Explanation of the manufacturing process, visit Cave followed by a tasting of 3 Champagnes. - Visit of Hautvillers, village where Dom Pérignon created Champagne. - Lunch at the Restaurant (starter, main course, dessert): Glass of Champagne + coffee + water) Visit of a second Vigneron: Small visit of Cave followed by a tasting of 3 Champagnes Visit of a third Vigneron "Grand Cru": Tasting of 3 Champagnes Visit in English only. 2 people minimum to start the visit.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tasting of 10 different Champagnes, Bottled water, (3 courses meal + glass of Champagne + coffee), Private transportation

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Reviewed By Critiquegastroo

The tour is adapted to every level of knowledge regarding champagne. The tasting was really nice and interesting. This is a great way to discover the region! Thank you so much for this amazing afternoon!

10. Champagne Day Trip to Moët & Chandon and Family Winery with Lunch from Reims

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Live an exceptional champagne day starting in Reims. Visit the most world famous Champagne producer, Moët & Chandon. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses. Explore the countryside and admire the UNESCO vineyards of Champagne. Find out how the champagne was discovered at the birthplace of Champagne. Discover where Dom Perignon tasted the first starts. Gain knowledge thanks to a casual and educational tasting and walk through the gates of a restored Champagne House for a regional familial meal. Meet a charming family run boutique winery and taste three of their best Champagnes !

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max 8 passengers), 10 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

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