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Spend a day exploring the Champagne capital of Epernay on this half-day tour with a private guide. Visit Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, to see Dom Pérignon's church and vineyard. Stop at Aÿ-Champagne's famed Grand Cru village and vineyard as well as a family-owned production site to indulge in a guided tasting.

Epernay is the gateway to the Champagne region, and a bike tour is the ideal way to explore the rolling vineyards and family-run wineries. With this tour, enjoy a leisurely full-day e-bike ride, explore the hillside vineyards, and stop at Hautvillers a traditional wine-growing village. After the tour, learn about the Champagne-making process at a local winery and tuck into a delicious lunch of regional cuisine paired with Champagne wines.

This small-group tour is a Champagne lover’s dream, offering convenient minivan transportation between Champagne region highlights. Start with a guided tour and tastings at the iconic Veuve Clicquot cellars (which may be replaced with a similar house if unavailable), followed by a visit to the charming village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. Then, enjoy tasting, and lunch at a winery, along with a visit to another small, independent Champagne producer.

As well as the sparkling wine named after the area, the Champagne region is home to a number of historic cultural hotspots. Learn the history of the French monarchy at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims, explore local vineyards, and sample glasses of champagne before stopping for lunch at the commune of Épernay and visiting a boutique champagne producer.

Seeing Champagne’s countryside can be slow and limiting without a car, and many of its most beautiful vineyard roads aren’t well served by public transport. This small-group, e-bike tour lets you cover more ground with less effort as you ride through UNESCO World Heritage-listed vineyards and along the Marne Canal. Visit a traditional Champagne house to learn how the wines are made and enjoy tastings—gaining an understanding you'd miss if exploring the area on your own.

If you want to discover what care we take to our vines in Champagne, if you want to finally know all the secrets of making this precious nectar, if you want to taste a champagne from a local producer who works in sustainable viticulture this tour is made for you!

The unofficial capital of Champagne, Reims boasts a rich history and spectacular architecture. Skip the hassle of planning routes and researching topics and join a local guide for this introductory walking tour, a fascinating journey through a story that dates back 2,000 years. Finish your tour with a glass of Champagne in the city market (book the child option if you would prefer a soft drink instead).

Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discovery of the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard. Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management. Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings. Discovery tour of the "Côte des Blancs", famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs. Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called "the most expensive Avenue in the World" with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.

Learn how to taste fizz like the experts, and impress your friends back home, with this Reims-based champagne-tasting crash course. Enjoy four tastings with accompanying snacks as your guide offers in-depth background about the Reims wine region and the intricacies of champagne production. What's more, a small group size ensures an intimate experience and your instructor’s full attention.

Champagne Lamiable is a family-run Champagne estate in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne. With this guided tour, learn all about the world-famous bubbly and the wine-making process as you explore the winery, peek into the wine cellar, and see the winepress, vat, and barrels. At the end of the tour, enjoy a Champagne tasting and sample your choice of three Grand Cru cuvées.

Champagne tasting at small Champagne houses is a not-to-be-missed experience for connoisseurs of vintage French bubbly. This small-group tour of the Champagne-producing region of Reims, France also includes a stroll down the Avenue de Champagne.

Highlights - Discover where nearly every French king was crowned — inside the awe-inspiring Reims Cathedral - Explore rare Roman ruins hidden beneath the city, including one of the world’s best-preserved cryptoporticus - Visit the schoolroom where Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender - See how Reims rebuilt after war with Art Deco brilliance, royal legends, and stories of quiet resistance - Stroll through forgotten gardens, medieval mansions, and monuments that still speak across centuries Walk through time in Reims — a city shaped by emperors, kings, and world wars. This self-guided audio tour brings together over 2,000 years of history in just a few kilometers, letting you experience iconic landmarks, local legends, and little-known stories at your own pace. Whether you're a history lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who wants to see more than the champagne houses, this tour offers a fresh, immersive way to discover one of France’s most storied cities.

This tour is the only one to include the Word Famous Champagne Houses Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon with an expert local guide. Discover the UNESCO Heritage Reims Cathedrale and the Capital city of Champagne Epernay and its Avenue de Champagne.

Visit a traditional Champagne winery at Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and meet the family winemakers who have honed their skills through three successive generations. You’ll explore their estate and its century-old cellars where a selection of vintage Champagnes wait, ready for you to sample. The wine tasting experience gives you the lowdown on the region’s viticulture plus three glasses of Champagne.

This Bastogne Tour immersive journey takes you through pivotal WWII sites to understand what the Band of Brothers' Easy Company endured during siege of Bastogne. Start with a visit to the Bastogne War Museum, a profound tribute to the events and sacrifices of the Battle of the Bulge. Then, explore the Bois Jacques battlefield, where you can still see the foxholes used by the Easy Company. After these moving visits, enjoy a lunch break in pictoresque downtown Bastogne. The afternoon continues with a visit to the War Room where McAuliffe famously pronounced "NUTS". Ten we finish with a visit to the Bastogne Barracks, a Belgium army museum where we can see: Shermans, Panzer IV, Wolverine, Stug III, Hetzer, Heavy Howitzers, Flak guns and more. Licensed French Monument Tour Guide, I have been sharing my passion for History, Wine and War for 15 years. My goal is to ensure you have a comfortable and enriching experience through the historical landscape of Bastogne.

Enjoy a memorable half-day experience combining the rich history of Reims with the elegance of Champagne. Travel in comfort from the Reims Tourist Office in an air-conditioned vehicle and be accompanied by a passionate English-speaking local guide throughout the tour. Discover the magnificent Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the traditional coronation site of the French kings. Continue with a guided visit of the prestigious Pommery Champagne House, where you'll explore its impressive UNESCO-listed chalk cellars, learn about the Champagne-making process, and enjoy a tasting of one of its signature Champagnes. End your experience with a relaxing terrace tasting at Café Veuve Clicquot, where you'll savour two additional Champagnes in a refined setting. With transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, and three Champagne tastings included, this tour offers the perfect introduction to the Champagne region in just four unforgettable hours.

Combine a guided walk near Epernay with champagne and learn about the region with an expert wine guide. Presenting the village of Cumières and the surrounding vineyard landscapes, the guided tour includes tastings of champagne produced by a local winemaker as well as samples of the region's culinary specialties. You can also visit Hautvillers Abbey, where Dom Pérignon was buried.

Thanks to the experience and knowledge of your guide, you will experience an unforgettable day in Champagne. The advantage of this visit is that you can discover Reims and Epernay in one day, mixing history, heritage, cellar tour and tastings. It is a visit suitable for everyone where you can pleasantly enjoy every moment

Explore the heart of Champagne by e-bike, cycling through UNESCO-listed vineyards, visiting Hautvillers, and enjoying one champagne estate tour, tasting, and traditional French lunch.

Discover the best of Champagne on this full-day tour from Épernay. Explore the iconic village of Hautvillers, visit Champagne Mercier and a family-owned Champagne estate, enjoy Champagne tastings, a three-course French lunch, and discover the magnificent landscapes of the Marne Valley with an Expert Local Guide. Begin with a guided tour of Champagne Mercier, where you will uncover the history, heritage, and traditional techniques behind this renowned Champagne House. The visit includes a tasting of 2 or 3 glasses of Champagne, offering a chance to experience the House’s unique style. Continue with a walk along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne before enjoying lunch at Le Théâtre restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne and village of Dom Pérignon. Visit the church where he is buried and admires panoramic vineyard views. Finish at Champagne Munoz Bruneau with a guided cellar visit and a tasting of three Champagnes.

WHY CHOOSE US? We offer the best stories (40) handpicked by a local guide. Not just dry facts, but engaging tales that bring the city to life. Loved by travelers – or your money back! Discover Reims with an audio tour that takes you through the stories behind France’s historic coronation city and the capital of Champagne. During this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, where French kings were crowned for centuries, wander through the lively Place du Forum, discover Roman remains, admire the vibrant street art of the Boulingrin district, and uncover the city’s fascinating wartime history. Along the way, you’ll hear how royal ceremonies, ancient Roman heritage, World War II, Champagne traditions and hidden local legends have shaped one of France’s most remarkable cities. With the CityAppTour app, you explore Reims at your own pace, without a guide or group, while the stories bring the city to life. Works offline!

Start the day with a stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”, monument inaugurated by General Gouraud in 1924, in memory of French soldiers who died during the Great war. Your guide will then drive you to the Meuse region, in the heart of the forest where the “Kronprinz” shelter is located, one of the German soldiers camp. Explore the famous hillock of Vauquois, full of galleries, where 14,000 soldiers lost their lives along a tiny portion of the Western front. Be driven to the historic site of Varennes-en-Argonne, at the Pennsylvania American war memorial and admire the magnificent panorama of the valley of the Aire. Hear a fascinating aside about the king Louis XVI who got arrested there in 1791. Discover the most well-known American cemetery of the World War I in Romagne sous Montfaucon. Come across the impressive ossuary in Douaumont, where unidentified French and German soldiers rest. End this trip with a visit of the “Fort de Douaumont”, iconic fortress of the Verdun battle.

Experience the echoes of history with our 10-hour private Verdun tour, leaving Reims at 8 am. Designed for up to 8 people, this intimate journey takes you through key WWI sites. Start with the Verdun Memorial, honoring the fallen in one of history's fiercest battles. Witness the stark reminder of war at the Douaumont Ossuary and explore the emblematic Fort of Douaumont. After these moving visits, unwind with a lunch break along Verdun's picturesque canal, a peaceful contrast to the morning's solemnity. The afternoon adventure is at the Verdun Citadelle, where augmented reality brings history to life. Return to Reims by 6 pm, enriched by this profound experience.

Give yourself the VIP treatment with a private Champagne tour from Reims. Traveling in a luxury vehicle with your personal group of up to seven people, you'll visit two Champagne houses for visits and tastings, and have a guided tour of the Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll get the lowdown on the region and its Champagne as you go.