Guided Tour of the Reims Champagne Region from Paris

Key Features

• Day tour - 10.5 hours

• Services of a guide

• Round-trip transport from Paris in an air-conditioned coach

• Guided tour of Reims and its cathedral

• Visit to the Mumm and Mercier Champagne houses followed by a tasting

• Guided visits to the cellars in English only

• Price inclusive of all fees

• Moderate Cancellation Policy

Overview

On this day tour from Paris, you will be taken through the beautiful French countryside on a tour of Reims and the accompanying countryside, famous all over the world for the production of a product that needs no introduction - Champagne.

As a part of this tour, you will get to visit the majestic 13th-Century Reims Cathedral, where the French kings were historically coronated. You will also visit Mumm and Mercier, two famous Champagne houses, where you can taste Champagne and admire the picturesque landscape of the region's vineyards.

Your Day

• Travel by air-conditioned coach from the center of Paris at 8:00 AM

• Relax and take in the scenic Champagne countryside before you arrive at Reims by 10:30 AM

• Begin your tour with a guided visit of the cellars of the famous Mumm Champagne House

• Here, you will get to learn about their expertise and the secrets behind the creation of their many Champagnes

• You will also get a chance to taste the famous "Red Ribbon" Champagne, one of the most popular Champagnes in the world

• Your excursion continues with a guided tour of the majestic 13th-century Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the French kings were historically coronated

• The stunning medieval church is a classic example of Gothic architecture and is truly a masterpiece and is well-known for its many statues and extraordinary 13th-century stained glass windows

• You can spend your free time exploring Reims City Centre and have a delicious French meal at one of the many restaurants

• Taste the local specialities, White pudding, a type of sausage from Rethel, Chaource and** Langres** cheeses, and the famous Reims pink biscuits

• The afternoon brings the chance to discover the surrounding countryside and its pretty villages, forests and prestigious Champagne vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.

• In the afternoon, you can explore the prestigious Champagne vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see

• Finally, once you arrive at Epernay, you will be taken on a guided tour of your second Champagne house of the day, Mercier

• You will travel by automated train to a depth of 100 feet to visit the huge cellars, before finishing your tour with a Champagne tasting