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Champagne Tour Itinerary
Four Days in Reims, Épernay & the Champagne Countryside
Discover Champagne through the people, traditions and centuries of craftsmanship behind its most celebrated name.
Based in historic Reims, this four-day small-group tour combines visits and tastings at prestigious Champagne houses with a family-owned countryside producer, a hands-on pastry and chocolate class, memorable dining experiences and time to explore the city where France’s kings were crowned.
With a maximum of just 10 guests, the experience is personal, thoughtfully paced and brought to life by our knowledgeable guiding team.
Tour Length: 4 days / 3 nights
Home Base: Hotel de la Paix in Reims, France
Maximum Group Size: 10 guests
Tour Price: US$4,499 per person, double or twin occupancy
Single Supplement: US$975 for travelers requesting a private room
2027 Champagne Tour Dates
- April 7–10
- October 20–23
- November 24–27
Click to see everything included in the Champagne tour price
Your Champagne Tour at a Glance
- Tour and tasting at a prestigious Champagne house with a Champagne and cheese pairing workshop
- Private countryside visit focused on vinification, aging and blending
- Tour and tasting at historic Maison Gosset
- Tour and tasting at Maison Ruinart
- Hands-on pastry and chocolate class with our friend and celebrity pastry chef Maxime
- Gourmet welcome dinner in Reims
- Gourmet lunch in Épernay
- Special dinner experience at Maison Pommery
- Leisure time to discover Reims and its magnificent cathedral
- Three nights at Hotel de la Paix in the heart of Reims
Day-by-Day Champagne Tour Itinerary
Day 1 — Welcome to Reims, Champagne & Cheese Pairing, and Dinner Together
Meals Included: Dinner
Your Champagne adventure begins at 2:00 pm, when your guides meet you at the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station. From there, we’ll transfer together to Hotel de la Paix, ideally located in the heart of historic Reims.
After a warm welcome and hotel check-in, we’ll step into the world of Champagne with our first guided house visit and tasting. A Champagne and cheese pairing workshop introduces the region through two of France’s great culinary traditions and offers a relaxed, enjoyable beginning to our time together.
This evening, we’ll gather for a gourmet welcome dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Reims, accompanied by fine Champagne and plenty of time to get to know your fellow travelers.
Today’s Highlights
- 2:00 pm meeting at Champagne-Ardenne TGV station
- Group transfer and check-in at Hotel de la Paix
- Champagne house tour and tasting
- Champagne and cheese pairing workshop
- Gourmet welcome dinner in Reims
Day 2 — The Craft of Champagne, Épernay & Maison Gosset
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, we travel into the Champagne countryside for a visit to a prominent family-owned producer. During our estate tour and tasting, we’ll look beyond the finished bottle to discover the skill, patience and precision involved in creating Champagne—from vinification and aging to the art of blending.
We’ll then continue to Épernay, surrounded by the vineyards that have shaped the identity and livelihood of the region. Here, we’ll enjoy a leisurely gourmet lunch together.
Our afternoon is devoted to Maison Gosset, the oldest wine house in Champagne, whose history dates to 1584 and the reign of King Henri III. During our visit, we’ll explore the house’s heritage and enjoy a tasting of its distinctive Champagnes.
We return to Reims in the late afternoon. Dinner is independent this evening, allowing you to explore one of the city’s inviting cafés or restaurants at your own pace. Your guides will be happy to share their favorite recommendations.
Today’s Highlights
- Visit and tasting at a family-owned Champagne estate
- Introduction to vinification, aging and blending
- Gourmet lunch together in Épernay
- Tour and tasting at Maison Gosset
- Free evening in Reims
Day 3 — Maison Ruinart, Pastry & Chocolate Workshop, and Dinner at Maison Pommery
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning, we visit Maison Ruinart, founded in 1729 and recognized as the oldest established Champagne house. Its remarkable heritage and historic chalk cellars offer a fascinating setting in which to learn more about the evolution of Champagne and enjoy a guided tasting.
Following our visit, lunch is independent in Reims. Choose a relaxed café, sample a regional specialty or simply enjoy the pleasure of dining in the city center.
In the afternoon, we trade cellars for the pastry kitchen during a hands-on workshop with our friend and celebrity pastry chef Maxime. With his expert guidance and warm sense of fun, we’ll discover professional techniques for creating beautiful pastries and chocolates—and, of course, enjoy the results.
After class, there will be leisure time to explore Reims. You may wish to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, where French kings were crowned, wander through the historic center or relax at a café before dinner.
This evening brings our journey to a memorable close with a gourmet dining experience at Maison Pommery, where refined cuisine is paired with the house’s Champagnes in an exceptional setting.
Today’s Highlights
- Tour and tasting at Maison Ruinart
- Independent lunch in Reims
- Hands-on pastry and chocolate class with Chef Maxime
- Leisure time to explore Reims
- Gourmet dinner experience at Maison Pommery
Day 4 — Farewell to Champagne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a final buffet breakfast at the hotel before checking out and saying au revoir to Reims and your fellow travelers.
Our group transfer will arrive at the Champagne-Ardenne TGV station by 10:00 am, where the tour concludes. If your onward travel requires a different departure time, please contact us in advance so we can help you understand the available transportation options.
Today’s Highlights
- Final buffet breakfast
- Hotel check-out
- Group transfer to Champagne-Ardenne TGV station
- Arrival at the station by 10:00 am
Travel Through Champagne with People Who Know It
Champagne is far more than a celebrated drink—it is a region shaped by history, distinctive landscapes, generations of expertise and exacting traditions.
Our guiding team brings this world to life by making the technical side of Champagne approachable and the history engaging. Throughout the tour, you’ll discover how the region’s wines are made, why its chalk cellars are so important and how family producers and internationally recognized houses each contribute to Champagne’s remarkable identity.
Just as importantly, our small group of no more than 10 guests allows the experience to remain warm and personal, with time to ask questions, enjoy the company of your hosts and appreciate each visit without feeling rushed.
A Note About the Itinerary
Visits to Champagne houses are confirmed according to each producer’s schedule and availability. Occasionally, the order of visits or a featured producer may change. If an adjustment is necessary, we will carefully select a comparable experience while preserving the quality, character, and overall inclusions of the tour.
Activity Information
Our Champagne tour includes walking through historic cellars, underground galleries, and production areas, as well as steps at several Champagne houses. Guests should be comfortable walking, using stairs, and standing during guided visits, as seating is not always available. The tour is thoughtfully paced, and our guiding team is there throughout to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and well cared for while enjoying this memorable journey through Champagne.
Champagne Tour Price:
- US$4,499 per person based on double/twin occupancy.
- Single supplement (for solo travelers and those requesting a single occupancy room) : US$975.
- Click to see everything included in the Champagne tour price
Champagne Tour Dates
2027 Tour DATES :
- April 7-10
- October 20-23
- November 24-27
Questions & Availability
EMAIL US at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com or via WhatsApp at 1-717-683-2827 with requests and/or questions.
Maximum group size per Champagne tour date = 10 guests
(B) = Breakfast Included, (L) = Lunch Included, (D) = Dinner Included
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