Full day excursion by minibus from Paris to
the Reims region, known the world over for
the production of a prestigious product that
requires no introduction: Champagne. Your
excursion will include the opportunity to
visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, site
of the coronation of the Kings of France, to
learn about wine-making at a small
wine-grower's, lunch in Reims, and a tour of
the Mumm Champagne house cellars followed by
a tasting.
You will be picked-up at your Paris
accommodation at 7 am for your minibus trip
to Reims. The number of participants is
limited to a maximum of eight to allow you
to enjoy a personalised excursion with your
driver-guide.
You will discover the mountain of Reims with
a stop to take a picture and learn about
wine-making in the region. Enjoy the
breath-taking views from almost 790 feet up
looking out over the vineyards (including
some of the most prestigious vintages) and
admire the bell towers of as many as 45
different villages!
Visit a small wine-grower. Depending on the
activity taking place during your visit,
learn about one of the stages in the
production of Champagne (pressing,
fermentation, bottling, etc.) before the
owner will offer you a sampling of its own
Champagne.
Set off and on the way to Reims, the
driver-guide will tell you about the
wonderful Notre Dame cathedral, dating from
the 13th Century and listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site (guided tour followed by
one hour of free time). A Gothic masterpiece
and site of the coronations of the Kings of
France, it is also famous for its many
statues and stained glass windows. Visit the
Cathedral on your own.
A delicious lunch in the town of Reims is
the next stop on your itinerary.
Menu restaurant Table
D'Anna* (From
Tuesday to Saturday): Salade de chèvre chaud
et jambon serrano OR Cassolette de Moules,
sauce safran / Filet de dorade sébaste, Flan
d’épinards OR Magret de canard en crumble de
pain d’épices, tagliatelles de courgettes /
Crème brûlée vanille OR Dôme citron et
chocolat / 1 glass of wine or soft, mineral
water & coffee
Menu Brasserie Flo* (Monday):
Salade de lentillons de Champagne, oeuf
poché et croûtons dorés OR Gaspacho de
tomate, brunoise de poivrons et bruschetta
au basilic / Confit de canard, écrasé de
pomme de terre OR Le poisson du marché,
légumes du moment / Mousse au chocolat «
Valrhona », tuile aux amandes OR Crème
brûlée à la vanille Bourbon / 1 glass of
wine, mineral water and coffee
From November 1:
Lunch at Epernay
La Cave à Champagne* or La
Table d'Alsace*: Filet de saumon au
champagne sur lentillons roses / Coq au vin
avec tagliatelles et purée de céleri /
Framboisière (nougat sur sorbet framboise)
sur coulis de fruits exotiques / 2 glasses
of wine
* Examples of menu, subject to modification
* The menus are not available in english
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the
Mumm Champagne house, founded in 1827.
Finish your tour with a Champagne tasting of
the famous “Cordon Rouge”.
Depart from Epernay to arrive back at your
Paris accommodation at around 5:30 pm.
Please note:
Important:
- From November 1, 2015 the itinerary is
changing: Visit of Reims' Cathedral, Visit
of Moet et Chandon cellar at Epernay, Lunch
at Epernay, Learn about wine-making at a
small wine-grower's in Mutigny
- January 2016: Visit of Georges Cartier
cellar instead of Moet et Chandon
- It is cool in the cellars, please bring
warm clothing (50 degrees Fahrenheit all
year long)
- You will have the opportunity to purchase
Champagne and other tasting accessories
The price includes:
* Minibus transfers to and from your Paris
accommodation
* Services of our driver-guide
* Tour of Reims Cathedral
* Visit the wine-making display and taste a
glass of Champagne
* Lunch in Reims (drinks included)
* Visit to the Mumm Champagne house followed
by a tasting
* Visit to the cellard in english only
