Add dates

Champagne-Ardenne Tours

Our most recommended Champagne-Ardenne Tours

Epernay: Moored Hot-Air Balloon over the Vineyards

1. Epernay: Moored Hot-Air Balloon over the Vineyards

Go on an adventure in a tethered giant helium-filled balloon, tied near the bottom of the Avenue de Champagne and fly up to 150 meters from the ground.  Enjoy views over the town and the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage vineyards. Savor a glass of champagne while admiring the bird’s eyes view of this beautiful area.  Look down into the hidden gardens of the beautiful Belle Epoque mansions and take in this unique atmosphere.

From Reims : Gold Champagne Experience with 12 Tastings

2. From Reims : Gold Champagne Experience with 12 Tastings

- In Aÿ-Champagne : You will discover the historic hillsides of Aÿ which are classified as World Heritage Site by Unesco and its Grand Cru vineyards. Do you know that the village of Aÿ was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called "Wines of Aÿ". This is where I will take you to discover the historic village and its famous vineyard where I will tell you about the work of the vines, the grape varieties, this exceptional Terroir, sustainable viticulture. We will stop in front of the headquarters of famous Champagne Houses of Aÿ such as Bollinger, Deutz, Ayala. You will also taste the 3 famous Champagne spirits from the Goyard Distillery in Aÿ, the 1st founded in 1911 : Ratafia de Champagne, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne. - In Hautvillers : We will stop in this unmissable village to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Champagne, in the vineyard exactly where Dom Pérignon conducted his experiments. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape! We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during this day with explanations of the champagne production process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different Champagnes mainly composed of Pinot Noir (depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne). We will also visit the church of Dom Pérignon where he officiated for 40 years and where he now rests forever. - "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay : Another must-see Champagne Unesco World Heritage Site that we will cross. It is considered the most expensive 'Avenue in the world' with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometers of cellars which hide 200 million bottles. - In Cramant : Cramant is a famous village of the "Côte des Blancs" called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru". For lunch, we have selected for you Champagne and dining bars appreciated by the locals in order to share this convivial moment. - In Oger : Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village of the "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru. To join it, we will pass in front of the largest bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran" as well as the "Montaigu Site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon. In Oger, we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the day. You will taste many 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advices : Min. of 3 tastings per person to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.

From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

3. From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

Tour starts at your hotel (if located in Paris) or at the central Paris meeting point. Your driver guide will pick you up in a cozy air-conditioned minivan at around 7.30 AM. Enjoy tasty croissants on the way to Champagne, while your guide tells you all you need to know about the sparkling universe of champagne! Once you arrive in Champagne, you'll start your day with a visit to a very prestigious Estate (Moët & Chandon, Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, Pommery, Lanson, etc. > depending on supplier availability). Discover never-ending galleries filled with bottles and of course, finish the guided-tour with a tasting. Back in your air-conditioned minivan, admire the landscapes and stop in the heart of the vineyard to enjoy a masterclass led by your wine expert guide. He will teach you the basis of the wine professional tasting. Next stop is for lunch in a family-run champagne house or at a local restaurant (depending on availability). You will have the chance to taste several glasses of champagne and ratafias (another local wine), paired with local food. Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Champagne Rosé… what would you pair them with? After lunch, enjoy a digestive tour through the vineyard of the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. Learn the characteristics of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, and enjoy amazing views over the vineyard. Get ready to take some pictures! Last but not least, visit another family-run winery where you will learn the art of sabrage or disgorgement “à la volée” (a technique for opening a champagne bottle), depending on availability. Taste several delicious champagnes before heading back to Paris, where you will be dropped off in a central, Hotel de Ville.

From Reims: E-Bike Champagne Day Tour and Lunch

4. From Reims: E-Bike Champagne Day Tour and Lunch

Explore the charming countryside of Champagne on a relaxed e-bike tour. Cycle through Premier and Grand Cru villages, and see the UNESCO world's heritage vines. Glide down the Marne Canal and taste various champagnes and enjoy a traditional lunch. Meet your local guide in Reims, in Epernay or in Mareuil-sur-Ay. After a drive deep in the Champagne countryside to a typical Champagne House, Le Clos Corbier, your bikes will be ready for you to ride. Glide along on your bike and discover some of Champagne’s most remote locations. Earn your champagne glasses cycling through Premier and Grand Cru villages and fully experience the complexity of the terroir. Enjoy breathtaking views of the UNESCO world’s heritage vines of Champagne. Discover the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Finish your time in Hautvillers with a guided visit of the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back to Le Clos Corbier. Visit the cellars and taste different champagnes from the family domain, where you will see and be taught about the champagne-making process. Then immerse yourself into the French lifestyle with a traditional lunch consisting of homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of champagnes, cheese puffs, paté en croute, quiche, lentils, cheeses, Reims pink biscuit (the lunch can be adapted to allergies or specific diets).

From Reims: Pommery Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings

5. From Reims: Pommery Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings

Meet your local guide near Reims center train station and start the day with the discovery of Reims city center by minivan. Drive by “Notre Dame de Reims”, one of the first monuments to be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover some emblematic places of the city, such as the “Porte de Mars”, a 2000-year-old arch, and the last Roman gate of the city. Absorb the historical atmosphere of the city, home of the coronation of the kings of France. Make the most of your morning in the Champagne region, starting with the exploration of the famous House of Champagne Pommery, with a complete tour of their cellars which are classified as UNESCO World’s Heritage. Finish in style this visit with two champagne tastings. Have a break at a viewpoint on the elegant Montagne de Reims vineyards, where your guide points out the particularities of the region: Why are our vines planted on hillsides? Why is our subsoil made from such pure chalk? Why does champagne only come from the Champagne region? End your morning by discovering a family-run winery. Tour the still-used-today traditional press and vat room as your guide details the traditional Champagne method with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their own production and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare champagnes. Your morning tour ends in front of Reims center train station.

Reims: Cathedral of Notre Dame Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

6. Reims: Cathedral of Notre Dame Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Journey back in time on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, a monument of French Gothic art and architecture where many of the kings of France were crowned. Upon arrival, admire the breathtaking façade of the cathedral, which dates to the middle ages, before heading inside to discover the church's many secrets. Inside, admire fine tapestries and stained glassed windows from the 13th to 20th centuries. Learn more about the history of the church from your licensed guide and discover which kings were crowned there.

From Reims: Champagne, Epernay, and Family-Run Wineries Tour

7. From Reims: Champagne, Epernay, and Family-Run Wineries Tour

Engage your senses with Champagne tastings at family-run, boutique wineries on this tour from Reims. Venture into cellars and uncover the secrets to producing Champagne. Travel in a comfortable and airconditioned van and visit the charming village of Hautvillers.  Meet your local guide at 2.00 pm in front of the tourist office of Reims Centre train station and start your afternoon with a drive through the countryside. Continue with a visit of a family-run winery. Tour the still-used traditional press and tank room as your guide details the traditional Champagne producing methods with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their products and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare Champagnes. Drive through the famous Champagne Avenue in Epernay, the capital of Champagne. See wheresome of the most prestigious estates are based such as Pol Roger, Perrier Jouët, Moët & Chandon, and Boizel. Appreciate a moment in the vineyard, with breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage Champagne vines, and acquire knowledge about the terroir particularities. Enjoy the village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne. Visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Finish your tour with a visit at another family-run winery, where you will be able to taste and compare various “cuvées.” After an afternoon full of experiences and precious souvenirs, your guide will drop you off in front of the tourist office of Reims central train station between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch

8. From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch

Explore the Champagne region on a guided day tour from Paris. Visit the cellars of reputable champagne producers, learn about the history of the region, taste local wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Start with a pickup from your hotel and head for the heart of the champagne region, Épernay. Take a guided tour of Moet & Chandon or other famous champagne houses such as Tattinger, Nicolas Feulliatte, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, etc. Learn about the history of its namesake and sip on fine vintage champagne. Stroll along the Avenue de Champagne towards your minivan while the guide tells you about a few other well-known houses around you and the champagne cellars below you. Visit a local winery and meet the people behind the production of this great drink. Taste their elegant and exclusive product and hear about the history of their champagne estate. Stop in the village where the monk who invented champagne lived. Discover local gastronomy and savor a 3-course lunch at a local restaurant. After a few fun games, trying all types of wines, and eating delicious food, your guide will also give you something nice to remember your visit to the champagne region and drop you off at your hotel.

Epernay: Guided Tour of Champagne Cellar with Tastings

9. Epernay: Guided Tour of Champagne Cellar with Tastings

Arrive at a beautiful Champagne House called Vollereaux Champagne in the Marne Valley of Champagne. Begin the 1-hour tour with a guided visit of the historic cellars. Learn about the history of the house and the champagne-making process. Find out how the house was founded in 1805, and now stretches over 100-acres, covering the 13 villages of Coteaux Sud d’Epernay. Discover how the 6th-generation of the Vollereaux family continues a 200-year legacy of family management at the champagne house. At the end of the tour, taste 3 different champagnes as you feel the sense of sharing and togetherness which reflects the family's history and its pursuits. 

Reims: Champagne Cellars Tour with Tastings and Lunch

10. Reims: Champagne Cellars Tour with Tastings and Lunch

Head underground to the cellars of the iconic Veuve Clicquot and Pommery champagne houses. Learn about their production process, their Champagne, and the special history of each house. Enjoy guided tastings at both locations, and a delicious 3-course lunch. Start your tour at the Veuve Clicquot cellars. Have a tasting with explanations about the taste of the iconic Champagne.Listen as your guide explains the subtle notes of the drink. Then, stop by the Veuve Clicquot shop and have some retail therapy as you peruse different branded products. Afterward, enjoy a traditional French lunch in a classical French restaurant with homemade food and a Champagne aperitif. The 3-course lunch will give you the energy to go on your Champagne day with a tour at Pommery Champagne. Head over to Pommery, the most beautiful house with deep cellars full of bottles of Champagne and a surprise: a modern art exhibition right in the cellars. Explore the cellars at your own pace, then, once back on the ground, enjoy a last tasting of the Brut Royal Champagne.

54 activities found
Sort by:
Page 1 of 4

Frequently asked questions about Champagne-Ardenne

What top attractions are a must-see in Champagne-Ardenne?

The must-see attractions in Champagne-Ardenne are:

Other Sightseeing Options in Champagne-Ardenne

Want to discover all there is to do in Champagne-Ardenne? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Champagne-Ardenne

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 158 reviews

Two of my girlfriends and I traveled from Paris to Champagne a few weeks back, and had the BEST DAY! Our guide, Simone, brought amazing energy to the day, and really went above and beyond to ensure we learned about the region and winemaking process. He also made every aspect of the day fun, entertaining and enjoyable. All of our questions were answered and I felt so comfortable during the entire day. I had my reservations about going to the French countryside during the winter time, but I was wrong! The champagne houses were warm and inviting, and we still had gorgeous views of the vineyards. I would 100% go on another tour, and cannot thank Simone enough for the amazing day!

Schloss Versailles - Menschenmassen und Chaos

Our tour guide Alex was phenomenal! The entire day exceeded our expectations. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience the Champagne region’s villages and countryside. We visited 3 wineries (each very unique) with Alex who is an expert on wine and champagne (my husband also enjoyed the French history discussions!)

EXCELLENT!

It was a wonderful day of learning and camaraderie. Jonathan went above and beyond in his service and made sure we did not miss anything this area had to offer. We learned about the art of making great champagne and also stopped at the Notre Dame de Reims impressive Cathedral. It was a great day!

This was a wonderful experience, it gave us a chance to get out of the city and see the gorgeous countryside. The tour guide was awesome and the Champagne Houses were so interesting. The lunch was over the top! Well worth the money.

Trip was fabulous. What a great day. Joelle our guide went out of his way to do everything he could to make our day more pleasurable. Book this for the day !