From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings
About This Experience
The best-value small-group option on this page, and the one that packs in the most sightseeing alongside the wine. The group is capped at eight, the minibus leaves central Paris at 7:00 AM sharp, and the day covers two producers plus two of the region's landmark sites.
The first stop is Hautvillers, the hillside village where Dom Perignon was cellarer at the Benedictine abbey and where he is buried. The abbey church is small and takes minutes to see, but the vineyard views from the village explain the region better than any cellar diagram.
You then tour Nicolas Feuillatte, the largest Champagne producer in the world by volume and a cooperative rather than a family house — a useful contrast, since the wine is made from grapes pooled across thousands of growers. Three glasses are poured here.
A family-run winery follows, with at least three more Champagnes to taste and the chance to buy bottles directly from the grower at cellar-door prices. The day closes at Reims Cathedral, the Gothic coronation church of 25 French kings, with free time to walk the nave and the west front.
Food is not included, so bring cash or a card for lunch — your guide points out where to eat. That omission is exactly why this trip lands well below the lunch-inclusive tours while still covering two producers.
Highlights
- Visit Nicolas Feuillatte and enjoy three Champagne tastings
- Learn the different techniques for growing and harvesting Champagne grapes
- Treat your palate with at least 3 different types of Champagne
- Hear about the history of Champagne from your professional guide
- Visit Reims Cathedral where the kings of France were crowned
What's Included
- ✓ Transportation by minibus
- ✓ Entrance to Champagne houses
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ 3 glasses of Champagne at a family-run winery
- ✓ 3 glasses of Champagne at Nicolas Feuillatte
- ✓ Tour of Nicolas Feuillatte
- ✓ Tour of a family-run winery
Not Included
- Food
- Tips
Good to Know & Caveats
- This tour departs all year round, everyday at 7 AM
- Maximum group size of 8 people
Meeting Point
Cafe Dada Ternes, in Paris' 17th arrondissement near Place des Ternes. Be there at least 15 minutes before the 7:00 AM departure; your driver-guide pulls up in a grey minibus about 10 minutes early and the tour leaves sharp.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.9/5 by 349 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Such a great trip with a jam-packed itinerary. Nicolas was a great guide and driver, a lot of very cool insights and facts. The champagne tastings were lovely, especially having been to a smaller and bigger producer to be able to compare. Overall, a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience.
— Natalie, August
I knew from the very beginning that our guide from Blue Fox Travel was incredibly cheerful and open. We were able to learn a lot about the harvesting and production of champagne. The visit to the champagne house of Nicolas Feuillette was amazing. A trip worth every penny. I recommend it!!!
— Łukasz, July 20
A fantastic day out of Paris! Highly recommend. Our guide, Brun (from Brie!) was so knowledgeable and so lovely!!!
— Patricia, July 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch included on this small-group Champagne trip?
No. Food is not included, which is the main reason this trip prices around a third lower than the lunch-inclusive day trips. Your guide points out where to eat during the free time, and you pay directly.
How small is the small group?
Eight people maximum, travelling by minibus. That is genuinely small for a Paris day trip — the standard coach departures to Champagne run 20 to 50 passengers.
What time does the tour leave Paris?
7:00 AM, every day, year round. Arrive at Cafe Dada Ternes at least 15 minutes early; the operator states the tour departs sharp at the appointed time and latecomers are not waited for.
How many Champagnes do you taste?
Six glasses: three during the guided tour of Nicolas Feuillatte, and at least three more at the family-run winery. There is no vineyard tasting or lunch pairing on this itinerary.
Do you see Reims Cathedral or just drive past it?
You stop and go in. The tour includes free time at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, the UNESCO-listed Gothic church where 25 French kings were crowned, before the drive back to Paris.
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