Champagne from Paris Day Trip: Wineries, Tastings & Lunch – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

Your champagne adventure starts at a conveniently located meeting point in Paris. Say bonjour to your guide and small group, then board a cozy private minivan for the 1.5 hour drive to Champagne. Relax and admire the charming scenery of the French countryside as it unfolds outside your window.

The first stop in Champagne is a family-run winery that’s been part of the same family for three generations. Meet the growers and follow them on an insightful tour of the vineyards, cellars, and more. You’ll wrap up by enjoying three of their superb champagnes in a tasting room overlooking the lush vineyards before heading out to lunch.

Hop on the bus and drive to picturesque town nearby for lunch. Sit down for a delicious homestyle meal featuring seasonal cuisine with another glass of Champagne of course!

The next stop is the beautiful town of Hautvillers. Make a brief stop for a glass in a fourth-generation family-run house, which you’ll sip in their stunning tasting space overlooking the vineyards. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the charming streets, including a stop at the final resting place of Champagne pioneer Dom Pérignon.

Last on the itinerary is the home of France’s top-selling Champagne, just a 10-minute drive away. Despite this brand’s widespread popularity, the grapes used in production still come from a cooperative of small growers. You’ll have a behind-the-scenes visit to the sleek, stunning production facility. See bottles whizzing through the ticketing machine, being robotically filled, turned, riddled and corked right before your eyes. Savor three glasses of Champagne in their gorgeous tasting room before your return trip to Paris.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Taste seven different yet equally delicious Champagnes.
Visit both big and small producers in the region.
See how France’s best-selling Champagne is made.
Explore the rolling vineyards at a small local producer.
Enjoy round-trip private transport from Paris.

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