France · Wine & Beer

GRAND VINTAGE Ruinart Veuve Clicquot Private Champagne from Paris.

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Champagne day trip from Paris to Reims
  • 02 Visit Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house founded in 1729
  • 03 Explore UNESCO-listed cellars at Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot
  • 04 Enjoy guided Champagne tastings at two famous maisons
  • 05 See Reims Cathedral on a self-guided visit
  • 06 Travel by private Mercedes with hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • 07 Free time for lunch in Reims
  • 08 Choice of Advanced and Premium tasting experiences

Discover the Champagne region on a private day trip from Paris, with visits to two of its most celebrated houses: Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot. Travel in a private Mercedes, explore UNESCO-listed cellars on guided house tours, enjoy Champagne tastings, and spend time in historic Reims.

Along the way, visit Reims Cathedral, where many French kings were crowned, and enjoy free time for lunch in the city. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, while several tasting options are available at each Champagne house as detailed in the itinerary.

Please note that your experienced chauffeur ensures smooth transportation and timely arrivals, but is not a live guide for the full trip. A live guide for the trip is available for a surcharge if booked in advance.

The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque champagne landscapes and vineyards.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Reims, Paris
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne region

07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.

Guided tour at Champagne Ruinart

10:00 - 12:00  Arrival in Reims. Guided tour at Champagne Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house created 1729 including the UNESCO listed underground Cellars and Champagne tastings.

We offer 2 options:

ADVANCED. Experience "Visite des Crayeres": Guided Cellars tour. 2 hours. Max 12 people. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 2 cuvées Ruinart.

ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER. Experience “Blanc Singulier”: Guided Cellars tour. 2 hours. Max 12 people. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 3 cuvées Ruinart: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc Singulier Édition 17, Blanc Singulier Édition 19.

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch time in Reims.

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch time in Reims. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Reims is the capital of the Champagne region.

13:40 - 14:10 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit

13:40 - 14:10  Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned. 

14:10 Departure to Veuve Clicquot Champagne House.

14:15 - 16:30 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit

14:15 - 16:30 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more than 22 million bottles per year and is one of the biggest producers. UNESCO listed Cellars Guided tour made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method.
We offer you the choice between the following high Level Options:

ADVANCED: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: “Une Seule Qualite". 1.5 hours. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015.

ADVANCED BLANC SINGULIER: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: “Une Seule Qualite". 1.5 hours. English guided Cellars visit with Tasting of 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015.

PREMIUM: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990.

PREMIUM BLANC SINGULIER: By VEUVE CLICQUOT: "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990.

19:00 Coming back to Paris

19:00 Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Veuve Clicquot Guided Cellar tour & tasting of Your choice, see description
  • Ruinart since 1729 Guided Cellars tour & tasting of Your choice, see description
  • Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled Water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and drinks

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old
  • Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.
  • Pick up is always from the Entrance door of Your hotel. Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E-class (business class) car with blinking lights will be waiting for You.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paris..

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