From Reims: Pommery Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings From Reims: Taittinger Champagne Morning Tour & Tastings
ID: GYG220971-379965
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience the city of Reims during a morning tour. Discover the UNESCO-classified cellars of the Champagne House Pommery, and the authenticity of a family-run winery in the countryside.
Meet your local guide near Reims center train station and start the day with the discovery of Reims city center by minivan.
Drive by “Notre Dame de Reims”, one of the first monuments to be registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover some emblematic places of the city, such as the “Porte de Mars”, a 2000-year-old arch, and the last Roman gate of the city. Absorb the historical atmosphere of the city, home of the coronation of the kings of France.
Make the most of your morning in the Champagne region, starting with the exploration of the famous House of Champagne Pommery, with a complete tour of their cellars which are classified as UNESCO World’s Heritage. Finish in style this visit with two champagne tastings.
Have a break at a viewpoint on the elegant Montagne de Reims vineyards, where your guide points out the particularities of the region: Why are our vines planted on hillsides? Why is our subsoil made from such pure chalk? Why does champagne only come from the Champagne region?
End your morning by discovering a family-run winery. Tour the still-used-today traditional press and vat room as your guide details the traditional Champagne method with a concrete and visual approach. Appreciate several tastings of their own production and acquire tasting knowledge and expertise with these rare champagnes.
Your morning tour ends in front of Reims center train station.
Highlights
- Discover the coronation city of Reims on a guided drive
- Visit and enjoy tastings at the world-recognized Champagne House Pommery
- Stop in the vineyards of the Montagne de Reims
- Visit and enjoy tastings at a family-run winery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to run. If only one person is booked on a tour, the activity provider will contact you (by phone or email) to reschedule or refund the total amount
Please note that down the cellars the average temperature is 10 °C, so do not forget to bring a jacket along
Animals are not allowed in shared tours for the comfort of all passengers
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Outside the tourist office just outside Reims Centre train station, Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France. Please note that there are 2 tourists offices in Reims - the meeting point is at the train station tourist office not the cathedral one.
For you are coming by train to Reims for the day: If you are coming from Paris by train, book it as soon as possible to get the best fares. (The trains can get sometimes get fully booked.)
• Weekdays (from Monday to Friday) Take the train leaving from Paris Est at 7:38 am and arriving Reims ceter at 8:41 am. Note, there is a connection in this itinerary.
• Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Take the train leaving from Paris Est at 7:55 am and arriving Reims center at 8:56 am. Note, there is a connection in this itinerary.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
