France Off the Beaten Path Tours

Name: France Off the Beaten Path
Brand: France Off the Beaten Path
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Champagne Tour Itinerary

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ITINERARY Day 1:

Group Meets, Hotel Check-in, Afternoon: Champagne House Tour & Tasting at POMMERY, EARLY Evening: Gourmet Welcome Dinner together – Dinner included today

Arrival in Reims. Meet and greet by your tour guide at the scheduled group pick-up time at 2 PM at Champagne-Ardenne TGV Rail Station Reims, France from where you will transfer to your hotel.

POMMERY: Following check-in at the hotel, we embark on our first Champagne House Tour and Tasting this afternoon and into the early evening. Our first Champagne House Tour and Tasting of the trip is at Maison POMMERY.

Guests need to be aware that visiting Champagne producer cellars requires walking up and down anywhere from 140-165 steps into and out of the cellars.

Dinner: Welcome Dinner hosted privately by Pommery Champagne House (for groups of minimum 10 persons). Less than 10 guests – Welcome dinner at one of our favorite gourmet restaurants.

ITINERARY Day 2:

Epernay: Morning: Champagne House Tour & Tasting at RUINART – then onto EPERNAY for a Gourmet Bistrot Lunch, Afternoon: Champagne House Tour & Tasting at Moët & Chandon – Breakfast and Lunch Included Today

BUFFET BREAKFAST.

RUINART : This morning we visit one of the most prestigious Champagne producers of the region. Ruinart was one of the very first Champagne producers – recording the first wine with “bubbles” in 1729. Onward to Epernay there will be opportunities to view the vineyards.

MOET & CHANDON: Afternoon: Champagne House Tour & Tasting at the House of Moët & Chandon.

Late Afternoon: Return to Reims. Leisure time to relax or explore the historic walking streets of the city prior to dinner.

Dinner: Independently at one of the many cafes or restaurants.

ITINERARY Day 3:

Champagne House Tour & Tasting at Maison GOSSET followed by Lunch Together, Afternoon: Pastry & Chocolate Class with our Celebrity Pastry Chef, Leisure Time, Dinner: Michelin-star Gourmet Dinner – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included Today

Buffet Breakfast.

GOSSET: This morning : Champagne House Tour & Tasting with cellar tour followed by tasting at the oldest Champagne producer, founded in 1584 during the reign of Henri III whose grandfather, Francois I, owned vines in the region. Still privately owned and independent, enjoy an unparalleled experience here.

LUNCH: Together, a surprise experience.

Afternoon: Hands-on, Pastry / Chocolate Class with our celebrity Chocolate-Maker.

Late Afternoon: Leisure Time following our pastry and chocolate workshop to explore independent interests in Reims. Visit the Cathedral where all but one of the Kings of France were crowned, the historic districts of Reims and other historical monuments, such as the Basilica St. Remi.

Dinner: Gourmet Dinner Together at our favorite Michelin-star gem.

ITINERARY Day 4:

Tour Conclusion, Group Drop-off at Champagne-Ardenne TGV Rail Station Reims, France – Breakfast Included Today

Buffet Breakfast.

Trip concludes today with 10 AM arrival to the Champagne-Ardenne TGV Rail Station Reims, France. Earlier and later departures can be arranged. Please contact us for details.

Please note: Champagne tour itineraries are subject to change, and certain producers only offer group tours. Every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as close as possible to what appears here on our website; however the final Champagne itinerary may vary due to producers’ schedules and availabilities, announced or unannounced renovation closures, and other factors beyond our control.

Activity Information: This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and climbing up and down steps during our visits at the Champagne Houses, walking in underground cellars, production sites, and in between visits. This tour also requires travelers be able to stand for extended periods of times during the Champagne house tours, as seating is not available in the underground galleries or in production sites.

EMAIL US at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com or by WhatsApp message at 1-717-683-2827 with requests and/or questions.

Click the following link to download the detailed CHAMPAGNE TOUR BROCHURE (Adobe pdf).

(B) = Breakfast Included, (L) = Lunch Included, (D) = Dinner Included

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Exceeded Our Expectations!

“This trip to the Loire Valley exceeded our expectations! Christy planned unique and interesting excursions and activities that highlighted the beauty of the area and provided in-depth background knowledge about the various chateaux we visited. The cooking classes with renowned chefs, held in their restaurants and homes, were never-to-be forgotten experiences, and the visit to the winery was a highlight. The hotel was delightful and charming, and staying in one location for the entire time was a treat. Every meal or cocktail hour was planned to highlight the delicious specialties of the region. Christy is extremely knowledgeable about the various places we visited and imparted that knowledge in an interesting and entertaining manner. She and Remi took great care to ensure that we were always comfortable and well-looked after. We could not have asked for a better trip!” — Ron Rose & Sharon Matsumoto (Have done Provence tour and Loire Valley tour)

This was my third trip in the same number of years

“This was my third trip in the same number of years with Christy and Off the Beaten Path. While on her trips you can tell how much effort there is on the off season to make every single week perfect. From the pick up at the train station to the teary goodbye at the airport, everything is perfectly planned and executed. The hotel in St. Remy is magical, and the tour guides Philippe and David are exceptional. If you are considering a trip with OTBP, go for it and come home with new friends, a love of Provence and a longing to return as soon as you can!” — Beth Bower (Has done Provence tour twice and Loire Valley tour)

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“I have done two tours – Provence and Loire Valley – and I am already looking forward to booking another. The tours are all perfectly curated and Christy is a wealth of knowledge. She is so kind and takes all of your needs and wants into consideration. I cannot recommend Off the Beaten Path enough!” — Madison Carl (Has done Provence and Loire Valley tours)

“We did the Provence tour. 8/2019. I had taken the tour 2017 & this time my husband came with me. It was just as fabulous this time as it was in 2017. Restaurants, picnic, sights, wine, all of it just delightful, but the frosting on the cake is a the knowledge, insight, humor, & attention to detail from David & Philippe. To us, they make a great trip soooo much fun. (also, 3 of our neighbors joined us this tour). Don’t hesitate, take this tour & enjoy!!!!!” — Jim & Carol Dean (Carol has done Provence tour twice)

Returning to Provence with France Off the Beaten Path

“I wanted to return to Provence as soon as it was open. I had toured with Christy in Loire Valley in 2019 and knew I wanted to travel with her again. For the second time, everything was well organized, personal and definitely off the beaten path. Christy and Phillippe have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share. The hotel was perfectly located in St Remy, the tours to the lavender and sunflower fields are my favorite memory. The lunches and dinners were like visiting friends. The boat tour in Cassis was another highlight. Even though I had visited Provence, this trip with France Off the Beaten Path brought a new appreciation for the area.” — Susan Gage (Has done Loire Valley tour, Provence tour, Champagne tour)

“We had an excellent tour with Christie and her crew in the Loire valley. We did things that only a true insider would have access to-dinner at a Michelin chefs house, helping/learning to cook at a highly rated restaurant in their kitchen. This was in addition to seeing the sights and touring the castles. A truly unique experience that is off the beaten path. We will use her again when going back to France.” — Karen Berner (Has done Loire Valley tour)