Paris: Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Tour by Mercedes

Highlights

• Grand Vintage Tastings, Guided Cellars visit at Ruinart & Veuve Clicquot
• Mercedes E220 business-class for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 3-7 people
• Tiered pricing. Guaranteed departures. Hotel Pick up & Drop off included.
• You can choose between 2 Different Experiences by Veuve Clicquot

Description

07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination Reims - the capital of Champagne region. The ride takes about 2 hours (140 km) and one part of it goes along the picturesque champagne landscapes and vineyards. One stop at a rest area will be made.

10:00 - 12:00 Arrival in Reims. Guided tour at Champagne Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house created 1729, including the UNESCO listed underground Cellars and Champagne tastings of 2 glasses.

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch time in Reims. You can spent time of your own or we can make a restaurant reservation for You. Reims is the capital of the Champagne region.

13:40 - 14:10 Reims Cathedral self-guided visit where most of the French kings were crowned.
14:10 Departure to Veuve Clicquot Champagne House.

14:15 - 16:30 Veuve Clicquot Champagne house visit. Existing since 1772 Veuve Clicquot produces nowadays more than 22 million bottles per year and is one of the biggest producers. UNESCO listed Cellars Guided tour made by Veuve Clicquot staff gives you great insight into the history and Champagne production method.
We offer you the choice between three high Level Options:
1. Option ADVANCED. “Une Seule Qualite" 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015.
2. Option PREMIUM. "Madame Clicquot" 1,5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015 - a showcase for the House's excellence.

By Veuve Clicquot we can offer Upon request 2 highest level DeLuxe Options:
3. "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990.
4. "La Grande Dame, la vitrine d'excellence de la Maison" 4 hours. Wineyards and Cellars visiting, tastings 3 cuvées : Brut Carte Jaune, La Grande Dame et La Grande Dame Rosé. This option makes the trip 1,5 hours longer.

16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (140 km)

19:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

P.S. If the visit at one of the Champagne houses on Your date is not available we offer You beforehand a relevant alternative or a higher level Experience. You can accept it or cancel free of charge.
P.P.S. 20 more Champagne Day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.