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10.5 hours
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AU$325 Per Person
AU$325 Per Person
- Tour Type
Coach Tour - France RegionChampagne
- Duration10.5 hours
- Tour CodePCV-18-2920
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Description
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- Tour HighlightsActivity Wine tasting sessionsEscorted tour Experienced private English speaking guideInclusion Hotel pick-up & drop-offTransportation Air-conditioned touring coach
Summary
A full day excursion from Paris to the city of Reims and its region, known all over the world for the production of a unique and prestigious product that needs no introduction: Champagne. As part of this tour, your guide will show you the majestic 13th-Century Reims Cathedral, where the coronations of the Kings of France once took place. You will also visit Mumm and Mercier, two famous Champagne houses, where you can taste Champagne and admire the picturesque landscape of the region's vineyards.
Departure Time: 7:15 am
Meeting Point: From your hotel or apartment in Paris
Itinerary
Set off from your Paris accommodation at 7:15 am for a truly exceptional day in the Champagne region (arrival scheduled for approximately 10:30 am).
Begin your excursion with a guided visit of the cellars of the famous Mumm Champagne house, where you will discover all there is to know about their expertise and the secrets behind the creation of their many Champagnes. After your tour, taste the famous "Red Ribbon" Champagne, one of the world's most popular Champagnes.
Your excursion will continue with a guided tour of Reims's imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating from the 13th Century. The site of the coronations of the Kings of France and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, it is also known for its many statues and breath-taking stained glass windows.
Take advantage of some free time to stroll through the centre of Reims and enjoy lunch at one of its many restaurants. Sample some of the regions culinary specialities such as the famous Reims pink biscuits.
The afternoon brings with it the chance to discover the surrounding countryside and its picturesque villages and prestigious Champagne vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. On arrival in Epernay, you will visit the Mercier Champagne house, founded in 1858 with an audioguide. On an automated train at a depth of 100 feet, you will visit its huge cellars, before finishing your tour with a Champagne tasting.
Departure from Epernay is scheduled for 4:00 pm, with arrival back at your Paris accommodation at around 7:15 pm.
Inclusions
- Minibus transfers to and from your accommodation
- Transport to and from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Services of an expert guide from our team
- Guided tour of Reims and its cathedral
- Visit to the Mumm and Mercier Champagne houses followed by a tasting
- Guided visits to the cellars
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