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Spend a relaxed day from Reims exploring UNESCO-listed Champagne vineyards, stroll historic Hautvillers, and enjoy a lunch paired with select champagnes at a family estate. Small groups, guided tastings, and scenic vineyard views make this a practical and memorable day trip.
Spend a relaxed day from Reims exploring UNESCO-listed Champagne vineyards, stroll historic Hautvillers, and enjoy a lunch paired with select champagnes at a family estate. Small groups, guided tastings, and scenic vineyard views make this a practical and memorable day trip.
You meet your guide at Reims (or Épernay) station and, within minutes, the city recedes as the road threads through vineyard slopes. The Avenue de Champagne glints with stone façades and cellar doors; sunlight catches the rows of vines and the chalky soil that gives the region its fizz. A short climb to Hautvillers opens onto a sweeping viewpoint over the Marne valley—vineyards arrayed like fields of green-gray—and you can almost hear the pop of corks ahead.
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Operated by À La Française · Reims, Grand Est
You meet your guide at Reims (or Épernay) station and, within minutes, the city recedes as the road threads through vineyard slopes. The Avenue de Champagne glints with stone façades and cellar doors; sunlight catches the rows of vines and the chalky soil that gives the region its fizz. A short climb to Hautvillers opens onto a sweeping viewpoint over the Marne valley—vineyards arrayed like fields of green-gray—and you can almost hear the pop of corks ahead.
This is Champagne country: a landscape shaped by Cretaceous chalk and centuries of cellar craft. Dom Pérignon’s grave in Hautvillers anchors the village to winemaking history, while UNESCO recognition points to the cultural and agricultural practices that evolved here. Local houses—some family-run—still follow traditional tirage and aging on lees, and a midday meal at an estate pairs regional dishes with select cuvées.
Expect light walking: cobbled lanes and compact vineyard tracks, short uphill views and mostly flat estate cellars. The tour lasts about 6–7 hours and is paced for relaxed tasting—five glasses are typical—so plan for moderate alcohol intake, sun protection, and a comfortable pair of shoes.
Practical notes: tours are small (max 8), operate in varied weather, and can accommodate dietary needs if flagged in advance. Public transport links make Reims or Épernay convenient bases. Keep camera, water, and a light jacket handy—the vineyards change from crisp spring green to golden fall tones, and a damp cellar can be cool.
The meeting point is at Reims or Épernay train station (confirm location at booking); the tour returns to Reims by late afternoon.
The experience typically includes five Champagne tastings, paired with a lunch at a local estate.
The tour is not compatible with children under 10; non-drinkers can still join but should notify the operator to arrange alternative beverages or focus on the cultural aspects.
Yes—estate lunches can be adapted if you advise dietary needs at the time of booking.
À La Française operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You meet your guide at Reims (or Épernay) station and, within minutes, the city recedes as the road threads through vineyard slopes. The Avenue de Champagne glints with stone façades and cellar doors; sunlight catches the rows of vines and the chalky soil that gives the region its fizz. A short climb to Hautvillers opens onto a sweeping viewpoint over the Marne valley—vineyards arrayed like fields of green-gray—and you can almost hear the pop of corks ahead.
You meet your guide at Reims (or Épernay) station and, within minutes, the city recedes as the road threads through vineyard slopes. The Avenue de Champagne glints with stone façades and cellar doors; sunlight catches the rows of vines and the chalky soil that gives the region its fizz. A short climb to Hautvillers opens onto a sweeping viewpoint over the Marne valley—vineyards arrayed like fields of green-gray—and you can almost hear the pop of corks ahead.
This is Champagne country: a landscape shaped by Cretaceous chalk and centuries of cellar craft. Dom Pérignon’s grave in Hautvillers anchors the village to winemaking history, while UNESCO recognition points to the cultural and agricultural practices that evolved here. Local houses—some family-run—still follow traditional tirage and aging on lees, and a midday meal at an estate pairs regional dishes with select cuvées.
Expect light walking: cobbled lanes and compact vineyard tracks, short uphill views and mostly flat estate cellars. The tour lasts about 6–7 hours and is paced for relaxed tasting—five glasses are typical—so plan for moderate alcohol intake, sun protection, and a comfortable pair of shoes.
Practical notes: tours are small (max 8), operate in varied weather, and can accommodate dietary needs if flagged in advance. Public transport links make Reims or Épernay convenient bases. Keep camera, water, and a light jacket handy—the vineyards change from crisp spring green to golden fall tones, and a damp cellar can be cool.