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Most travelers come to Champagne for the Champagne-tasting, but the region is also bursting with history and winemaking heritage. On this half-day tour from Reims, get to know the traditional villages of Champagne with a Local Guide, and enjoy two guided Champagne tastings along the way. Visit the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, tour the historic abbey of Hautvillers, and admire magnificent views over the vineyards.

Are looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You'll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. This tour is ideal for families or travelers who want to explore at their own pace. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help! Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 9 following locations Gate of Mars, Le Cellier, City Hall, Le Vergeur, Place Royale, Cathedral, Palace of Tau, Opera, and the Place Drouet d Erlon. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity. So, are you ready to explore Reims?

Battle in the Argonne Forest Walk in the footsteps of a German, French, or American soldier along the Front Line of 1915–1918. This tour takes 3 hours. The forest is about 3 hours from Paris and Brussels. 1 hour from Reims and Luxembourg. There is no public transport here, so you need to come by car. You can come alone, with two, or as a group; the price remains the same. I take you around and read out parts of the German regiment history. Very personal stories and inside information make the forest transform into a 1st WW scenery. I can adjust the tour to your demands and requests. I even can make it into a more convieniant paved tour. And we can start at a time that suits you best.

Get an in-depth view of the Battle of Verdun on this private battlefield tour from Reims. You'll walk with a guide and hear all the First World War history related to Verdun on a route around the fortifications, trenches, and monuments. Round-trip transport direct from Reims and prebooked entry tickets are part of the package.

Unique in the heart of Champagne! Enjoy a joyful and sparkling private tour on an imperial bus with driver and Marie-Antoinette, your Guide. For 2 or 3 hours, let yourself be driven along the scenic roads to discover the vineyard landscapes and iconic villages of the region. An ideal outing if you have an event to celebrate or organize: birthday, EVJF, teambuilding... On board, the atmosphere is festive and relaxed. You can put your music through our connected speaker, taste the Champagne made available and taste some local products while admiring the Champagne landscapes classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the walk, you will take a break to witness a demonstration of sabering, a typical Champagne festive gesture!

Playful workshop to discover the different aromas of Champagne and its 3 emblematic grape varieties : Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. 15 commented tastings (9 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru plus the famous wines, alcohols and aperitives of the region) in gastronomic pairings with local dishes and products are planned in order to discover the gourmet secrets of the Champagne region. During the visit of 4 authentic Champagne places selected for you, more than 15 flavors will awaken your taste buds ! Commented passage in the famous "Avenue de Champagne" of Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars. Discover the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages and vineyards around Epernay in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the Côte des Blancs. Visits to 3 families of independent Champagne winegrowers/producers with explanation of the Champagne making process.

Tour Reims today with your private group and your guide and see all the rich beauty this city has to offer. This is a wonderful place for history and champagne lovers, and your guide will tell you why Some sites you will visit are Reims Cathedral, Palace of Tau, Basilique Saint-Remi, Porte de Mars, and many more. You can go at your own pace, though, because this is your own private tour.

A Private Tour is the best way to experience the battlefields with a knowledgeable and certified guide. We have 16 years of experience in organizing battlefield tours in France. Starting from REIMS (other location possible on demand) this tour will allow you to discover the sites of the 1918 Meuse-Argonne offensive: trenches, monuments , memorials, bunkers... each tour is unique, if you want to follow in the footsteps of a relative or visit any specific site of interest to you we can build up a personalized tour and itinerary for you.

Go back to the 1916 Battle of Verdun on this private tour of the battlefields, where your guide takes you stories that happened in the trenches, and points out prominent monuments and memorials too. Feel free to customize this tour if you have a specific interest, or if someone you know fought in the battles and you’d like to follow in their footsteps. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

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.

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 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.

Reims is the capital of the Champagne region and home to some of France’s most prestigious Champagne Houses. On this tour, discover the historic city with a private guide, hopping out to admire architectural landmarks such as Reims Cathedral, the Palace of Tau, and Saint-Remi Basilica. Hear about Reim's rich history from the Roman empire through the French Kings, and learn all about Champagne-making as you pass the famous Champagne Houses.

Discover the oldest established champagne house in the world on this private tour of the House of Ruinart cellars. Get picked up from your Reims or Épernay hotel and drive by the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Champagne on your way to the historic cellars. After exploring, you'll enjoy tastings of two Ruinart champagnes in the tasting room.

Discover the history and process of Champagne production in Epernay with this private experience. Explore the renowned "Côte des Blancs" and historic "Marne Valley," recognized by UNESCO. Delve into Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, discovering Dom Pérignon's legacy. Witness the charm of Aÿ-Champagne and savor scenic viewpoints, gaining insights into vineyard practices.

Unlock the best of Reims with this self-guided smartphone quest. Riddles, puzzles, and local stories guide you through the city's most interesting corners, turning an ordinary walk into an adventure. Each challenge leads to the next location, keeping you entertained while you discover places and stories you'd never find on your own. Play anytime — this 1–2 hour private quest runs 24/7. Stop for food, photos, or detours whenever you like. Available in 5+ languages.

Explore ancient battlefield sites and hear stories from the front line on this 2.5-hour First World War tour in northern France. Head into the Argonne Forest, site of fierce fighting between German and Allied forces during WWI. Discover campsites, trenches and tunnels used by the soldiers. Listen as your guide reads diary entries from French and German fighters serving on the front line, and hear tales of their hardships. See hidden communication posts, field hospital sites and canon bunkers, all interconnected during the war of 1914-1918.

Get introduced to Reims in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you'll explore iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral and Basilica of Saint-Remi, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Reims' history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty such as a regional Champagne specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you'll taste a real part of Reims' everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you'll have a great introduction to Reims, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You'll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Unlike the other tourist guides DE we make a tour that tells the whole story of champagne, we will show you why the making of Champagne wine so special is not made like other wines, we will tell you why Champagne distinguished itself from other wines almost 300 years ago!!! DE plus the visit DE la Coopérative is private, this means that when you book the formula, whether you are EN couple, EN family or friends (up to 6 people maximum) you will stay alone with the Guide, we do not add other visitors. We love to have a privileged relationship with our visitors!!

Don't miss a unique and unforgettable experience that only takes place once a year: the grape harvest in Champagne. You will enjoy a day in the heart of the vineyard in a family and friendly atmosphere. You will participate to harvest by picking the grapes, see how it is pressed and taste the grape juice at its very beginning before the all process of elaboration of champagne starts. It will be a very convivial moment during lunch and you will return home with unforgettable memories.

Step into the story of Reims and make its history part of your own adventure. From the Statue of Jean-Baptiste Colbert to the Carnegie Library, we’ll uncover royal influence, wartime destruction, reconstruction, and the legacy of Champagne in the city. Discover how Roman chalk quarries became Champagne cellars, how French kings were crowned in Reims, and how the city nearly disappeared during World War I. Join this cinematic journey through power, conflict, resilience, and celebration in one of France’s most fascinating cities.

Have you always dreamed about spending the perfect day tasting Champagne right there in the only region where it is produced? In this tour I will help you have an unforgettable moment, with two visits with tastings to Boutique Champagne Growers! We will delve into the surroundings of Reims and Epernay (with its world-renowned Champagne Avenue), where the most famous Champagne Houses are found, talking about the industry and its techniques. We will visit its monuments like Reims Notre-Dame, and we will discuss Dom Pérignon's history by walking into the church where he is buried in Hautvillers. I choose carefully the Champage growers to visit: they are family businesses that take pride in their traditions and in their product. Each one has a distinct style, be it more Pinot noir, more aging in oak, a special Rosé... You will delight in breathing their culture and hearing what they believe makes Champagne what it is. I am a certified History guide, and a passionate Sommelier student!

Perfect Champagne Tour to experience a Ruinart tasting, a Grower Champagne Winery and the city of Reims. If you are staying in Paris, take a quick train for a day trip, and meet me at Reims Centre train station. We start off from Reims with a visit at Ruinart where you hear the story of the oldest Champagne House inside 2000 years old roman mines, after which you taste their champagne. Then off to visit the world-famous Cathedral of Reims Notre Dame, and a city tour of Reims, home of Mümm, Taittinger and more. I'll suggest good restaurants to have lunch around Reims, where you can pair Champagne and delicious food. After lunch we'll go to the countryside to see the villages surrounded by vineyards, and visit a small Grower champagne producer, where you're going to learn how champagne is made and taste 3 glasses of champagne. Certified Guide and Sommelier student with 7 years of experience as tour guide, I'll share with you my passion for History, Culture and Wines. Guaranteed fun!

On a tour specially devised for champagne lovers, visit the iconic champagne house of Moet and the Hautvillers chateau and discover the secrets of champagne making in the heart of the region. Taste champagne in the vineyards and see where the grapes grow and are harvested, then visit the tomb of Dom Perignon, the monk who was said to have discovered the champagne method of winemaking.