Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Reims, Reims, Marne, Grand Est
Visit the spectacular cellars of a big producer such as Veuve Clicquot, Pommery or Ruinart (depending on their availability) or smaller producers only ; choose between the standard tasting or the high end tasting
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Epernay, Epernay, Marne, Grand Est
Visit the unique cellars and taste one of the finest Champagne of Epernay such as Moet & Chandon or from a smaller Champagne grower (can be another small producer depending on availability) please contact us to see which tour is available
Duration: 2 hours
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Apartment or hotel in Paris only (AirBnB, etc.)
We do not pick up clients outside of Paris
10 hours(approx.)
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Entrance tickets/tasting fees NOT included
Lots of stairs inside the cellars
Not recommended to children
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Bradley_S
Our private tour of the Champagne region with Philippe was an absolute pleasure. He picked my wife and I up in a comfortable Mercedes van exactly on time at the entrance to our hotel. During the two hour drive to Reims he was friendly and chatted with us and shared some history and details of the champagne making process and also gave us some recommendations for when we were back in Paris. He let us know which locations we would be visiting and he had already made all arrangements. Because we hadn’t eaten breakfast, he stopped so we could have a quick breakfast before our first tasting.
In the morning we visited a small producer and had a private tour with one of the staff. We learned a bit about how that particular producer operates and tasted three champagnes. This was a great, personalized experience.
Next, we had a delicious lunch at a brasserie. Philippe had organized the reservation for us ahead of time. He also communicated with the restaurant staff to let them know we had some time pressure due to our second tour to ensure the check was delivered expediently.
In the afternoon we joined a small group tour at a larger champagne house. We enjoyed a longer organized tour and visited impressive underground chalk cellars. The tour concluded with tasting two champagnes and an optional visit to their boutique. We skipped this because we had elected to purchase and ship champagne home from the first location.
At both champagne houses we visited, Philippe clearly had established relationships with the staff. They were friendly and our visits went extremely smoothly. We were also given a travel agency discounted rate for our tasting at the larger champagne house.
We would highly recommend Philippe for a private tour of Paris, Champagne, or anywhere else!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : amywmorris
As many of the reviews mention, Philippe and Frederic with Best of France Tours are exceptional tour guides. My husband and I just returned from a holiday in Paris and two of our best days were spent with these gentleman! We enjoyed a private tour to the champagne region with Philipe and a 1/2 day private tour to the Palace of Versailles with Frederic. Both men were knowledgable, engaging and a joy to spend time with during our days. We highly recommend Best of France tours and can’t wait to see them again on a future trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : cathyeF7095GK
We spent a most wonderful day with Philippe as our tour guide. He was from the area and was extremely knowledgeable and planned our tour according to our wants and wishes. We went to two champagne houses, a delightful lunch and went to see the Notre Dame of Reams. The Day was perfect thanks to Philippe and his knowledge and planning.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Karin_S
Phillipe was outstanding! Polite, thoughtful and knowledgeable. We went to two fabulous houses and saw some of the countryside as well. We used him for a tour to Giverney as well and it was equally wonderful. Thank you Phillipe for making our trip so memorable!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : H8688NDhannahj
My Mom and I had the pleasure of spending the day with Frederic, our wonderful guide to the Champagne region. From start to finish, our day was spectacular. Frederic was a wealth of knowledge regarding the Champagne region and was incredibly helpful the entire day. We visited private houses and had a day we will always cherish, learning so much about the beautiful art of creating champagne! I recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : Lizdon89
This tour was the real deal. The owner Philippe was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable as he is originally from the Champaign region. We tasted at two houses, one large, and at his suggestion, one small house. We drove around beautiful Champaign and saw some amazing scenery. I can honestly say this was one of the best tours my wife and I have ever taken.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Hannah_J
My Mom and I had the pleasure of spending the day with Frederic, our wonderful guide to the Champagne region. From start to finish, our day was spectacular. Frederic was a wealth of knowledge regarding the Champagne region and was incredibly helpful the entire day. We visited private houses and had a day we will always cherish, learning so much about the beautiful art of creating champagne! I recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Explore744353
Great tour with Phillipe in a group of seven. We were impressed by his knowledge of the champagne region and his flexibility.
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Posted On : 2023-11-08
Posted By : TiffanyKPayne
Let me start by saying I have the great fortune to travel the world quite a bit and have booked a number of tour guides over the years.
Philippe, owner of Best of France Tours, is the best guide I've ever worked with (and he's an amazing human as well!). From the moment I inquired about a tour of the Champagne region in France up to and through our entire day together, he thought of every detail. He was extremely responsive and really listened to what I wanted in a tour. Philippe curated visits to three small Champagne houses and I gained such an incredible education from Philippe (even before we arrived) which helped to set a great foundation for the day. We also enjoyed a fabulous lunch in a local village. He helped to keep us on track since we chose to fit so much into one day. He also provided such great history of Paris and the region - so knowledgeable about the history as well as current events. It was truly a fascinating and memorable day and I will for sure book another tour with Philippe the next time I'm in France! Merci Philippe!
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Posted On : 2023-06-25
Posted By : Mallorygd
We spent the day touring the Champagne region with Frederic. He was an excellent guide and took the time to make sure we thoroughly enjoyed the day. We spent the morning at Veuve-Clicquot and the afternoon at Mason Penet-Chardonnet. We had lunch in Reims and toured the Reims Cathedral. The day was fantastic and we would recommend it to anyone!
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Posted On : 2022-12-19
