Day Trips in Champagne: 14 Worth Clearing a Day For

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345Our pick

Travel from central Paris to Champagne in an air-conditioned minivan with guides such as Huw, Cedric, Joel, or Nicholas. Visit a major house, smaller producer, and often a cooperative, with eight tastings, croissants, a French lunch, and vineyard stops. Choose a shared or private tour.

“There was plenty of champagne not skimped at all, and the food was delicious. The talks were interesting and informative and the hosts were charming. I totally recommend this trip to anyone who loves champagne, good food and watching the French countryside go by. Margot Harris”

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2.Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $278Top rated

Spend a full day in Champagne with a small group of up to eight, visiting vineyards, Reims Cathedral, Hautvillers, Épernay, Nicolas Feuillatte, and a family winery. Guides such as Clément, John, Matthew, and Frankie add local history and Champagne know-how. Six tastings and round-trip minivan transport are included.

“What a fun and beautiful day spent in the Champagne region! Fun and comfortable tour for a solo traveler like myself. Sante!”

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3.Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel from Paris in a small air-conditioned van with a certified wine guide, visit a major Champagne house and a family producer, taste at least eight Champagnes, and enjoy a traditional lunch paired with local bottles. Guides may include Huw, Joël, Cédric, Chloé, Nicolas, or Aurélien. Expect about 11 hours, with hotel pickup and central Paris drop-off.

“We visited a large champagne house and a smaller one. They both gave great information about making champagne. We ate lunch at the smaller one, it was so very nicely done. The champagne tastings at both were lovely. Joel was an awesome guide and driver. He even brought little treats for us. Wonderful time. Thank you!”

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4.Champagne and Reims Tasting Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $422

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Paris to Épernay and Reims in a small group of up to 24 people. Visit a major Champagne house and a family producer, taste several styles, tour cold cellars, see Notre-Dame de Reims, enjoy a three-course lunch, and stop above the vineyards. Guides may include Alex, Arthur, Sebastian, Sasha, or Tomer.

“My husband and I, along with 3 friends, absolutely loved our trip with Alex to the Champagne region. Alex was friendly and engaging. He made us feel welcome, and we enjoyed getting to know him a little bit. We were very comfortable in the van for the drive. We started the day at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Reims. What a beautiful cathedral! To begin our champagne experience, we toured Veuve Cliquot. Our guide there was fantastic. We toured the caves and had a special tasting. We then went to a special place to see the vines and Alex poured us a glass (or two) of champagne as we…”

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5.From Paris: Small-Group Champagne Day Trip with Six Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 289 reviews · 11 hours · from $271Best value

Travel from Paris in a minibus limited to eight people, with an English-speaking guide, to visit a family Champagne producer and Nicolas Feuillatte. You will taste three Champagnes at each, stop in Reims and Hautvillers, and have lunch time in Épernay. Guides have included Mathieu, Valeria, John, and Thomas.

“Will was amazing and so knowledgeable. The views of the vineyards were beautiful and the champagne was delicious. Definitely take time to walk down the avenue in Epernay. Excellent all around experience.”

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6.Champagne Day Trip from Reims including 9 Champagne Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Start at Reims station and travel by eight-passenger minivan through Reims, Rilly-la-Montagne, Hautvillers, and Épernay. Visit three family Champagne estates, taste about nine wines, tour cellars, enjoy a main-course lunch, and walk the Avenue de Champagne. Guides may include Radames, Pierre, or Victor.

“Radames was wonderful! He was knowledgeable and funny! We learned so much and enjoyed our entire group. His knowledge was so impressive!”

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7.Champagne Day Trip to 3 Family Domains & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 194 reviews · 8 hours · from $283

Spend eight hours exploring Champagne from Reims in a small group of up to eight. Visit Hautvillers, pass Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne, and taste nine glasses at three family estates. Guides such as Radames, Pierre, Pascal, and Victor are known for clear explanations, local insight, and an easygoing style. A main course at a local restaurant is included.

“Very lovely and recommended experience. Our guide, Rodames, was very knowledgeble and friendly.”

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8.Champagne Day Trip with 7 Tastings and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $293

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide and no more than 15 people, visiting two Champagne houses, tasting seven drinks, sharing a two-course lunch, and walking along Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne. Guides such as Saeed, Thelma, Jasmina, and Yusra bring history and humor to the long day.

“The first tasting at a small family owned vineyard was fantastic. The second stop was at a large factory, which is important, but not as exciting.”

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9.Champagne Tasting Tour Day Trip From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $421

Leave central Paris early with guide Neil for a small-group Champagne tour limited to eight people. Visit Reims Cathedral, a major Champagne house, Dom Pérignon’s village of Hautvillers, Avenue de Champagne, and a small producer. Expect at least five tastings, usually seven or more, cellar visits, scenic stops, and flexible lunch choices.

“Neil made it a great day in Champagne! All I knew about champagne before our tour was that I enjoyed drinking it. After our day with Neil we had a great understanding of the process and depth of the options out there. So much more to explore and learn! Thanks for making it a great birthday!”

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10.Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,689

Travel privately from Paris to Reims and Épernay with a licensed guide such as Philippe, Frederic, or Sebastien. Visit one major Champagne house and one smaller grower, taste at your own cost, enjoy a flexible lunch stop, and possibly see Reims Cathedral and Hautvillers.

“The tour guide Frederick was outstanding! We booked a private tour due to time constraints and he kept us on schedule. His knowledge of Paris, the Champagne area and suggestions were most helpful.....and so glad that we had a chance to see the cathedral in Reims. Frederick was able to share much of its history as well. He not only made/confirmed our reservation for a private tour of Veuve Clicquot but also made lunch reservations and ensured that we returned on time.”

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11.From Reims: Day Trip to Veuve Clicquot Family Grower & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 8h 30m · from $389

Spend 8.5 hours exploring Reims and the Montagne de Reims, with four Veuve Clicquot tastings, three pours at a family estate, a cathedral visit, and lunch. English-speaking guides such as Pierre and Radames add strong local knowledge. The tour runs Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Reims station.

“It was a very nice tour with the exception that our guide was sick…sneezing, coughing and revealing 30 minutes into our trip that he had a fever. I was very unhappy that our trip wasn’t canceled. It was unfair to all the people who expected a safe tour.”

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12.Champagne VIP Day Trip from Paris With Local PRIVATE Wine Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,012

Spend about 11 hours exploring Champagne with Michel, a vineyard owner and wine expert. Travel from Paris by first-class train, visit an artisan producer, tour Reims Cathedral, enjoy lunch, and finish in the chalk cellars of Pommery or Veuve Clicquot. Tastings, private transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Since this was our first trip to France we were wanting to have a tour where we didnt have to worry about anything and this private tour was perfect we didnt worry about anything! From the time we booked the tour Viator was very responsive to questions prior to our arriving in Paris. On the day of the tour our guide, Michael, met us at the train station in Paris and was with us throughout the day. He was great. The entire day was wonderful and offered a nice mix. First, visiting a small Champagne house, Nicolas Maillart, for a tour and champagne tasting, which was delicious. Then we had…”

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13.Paris: Private Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 11 hours

Leave central Paris with a wine-expert driver for an 11-hour private Champagne day trip. Visit a famous house such as Moët & Chandon, Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, or Mercier, then enjoy a family-run winery, eight tastings, a paired lunch, and views across the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. Guides may include Célia, Artem, Lionel, Marion, or Nicholas.

“Artem was exceptional. So intelligent and adaptable. We enjoyed our day greatly”

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14.Champagne Private Guided Full-Day Trip Moët & Veuve Clicquot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Paris in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for cellar tours and tastings at Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, plus Hautvillers, Epernay, Reims Cathedral, and Pressoria. Confirm the exact houses and guide service before booking, since schedules and inclusions can vary by date and option.

“Absolutely fabulous day trip! Having been to 127 countries on all 7 continents, I have been on countless tours, and this was one of the best! Despite it being a Monday in early May, when many of the Champagne houses are closed or on limited schedules, Valerie was able to get us in at three fabulous houses; Moet, Mumm, and Pomerol. All were excellent and very different making for a great experience. The Driver was right on time with a beautiful, luxurious Mercedes, and the driver was friendly and very safe. What really made the trip special, however, was our guide Helen, who was charming, knowledgeable, and fun, and by…”

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