Tour of the Champagne area and wine tasting with departure from Paris
The Champagne area is the birthplace of the world’s most famous sparkling wines. A wine tasting experience, with departure from Paris, would be an opportunity to discover all the magic of this emblematic wine-growing region. Sparkling Tour offers a tailor-made tour from the moment you leave the City of Light.
Discovering the Champagne area
Champagne is a region located in the northeast of France. This fertile land, bathed in the gentle light of northern France, has been an idyllic winegrowing setting for centuries. It also boasts a rich cultural heritage and fascinating history. Not to mention its rolling landscapes, adorned with vineyards as far as the eye can see.
Sparkling Tour invites you to be immersed into the heart of the Champagne for an unforgettable experience of discovery and tasting of the different types of champagnes it has to offer.
Preparing your trip to the Champagne area with Sparkling Tour
Preparing your Champagne tasting trip with departure from Paris should be as enjoyable as the experience itself. That’s why Sparkling Tour offers you personalized assistance.
Transportation from Paris
You might be wondering how to get to the Champagne area from Paris. Nothing could be simpler!
There are two possibilities. You can either plan to travel on your own. In this case, the train is the preferred means of transportation. The area’s largest city, Reims, is just 45 minutes from Paris by high-speed train (TGV). Once you arrive at Reims station, our team will take care of you right away.
Or, you can be picked up by our private chauffeur directly in Paris and enjoy the comfort of our minivan.
A tailor-made program
Would you like a full-day trip to the Champagne area with departure from Paris including tastings? Or you’d rather book half a day (morning or afternoon)?
Sparkling Tour can adapt its program to your needs. So don’t hesitate to let us know your preferred option.
Visiting local champagne producers
What better way to start your Champagne tour with departure from Paris than visiting the small producers in the Champagne area?
Exploring historic cellars and observing the different stages of the winemaking process will be part of this experience.
What’s more, it will give you the chance to talk to passionate winemakers who will share their know-how, handed down from generation to generation. This is not only an ideal way to discover the final product but also an opportunity to revel in the stories and traditions behind each bottle of world-renowned champagne.
Memorable tastings
With Sparkling Tour, tastings are a true highlight of your Champagne experience, after departing from Paris. Once you’ve explored the historic cellars and learned the secrets of champagne winemaking, you’ll have the privilege of tasting a carefully chosen selection of exceptional vintages.
Our expert guides will accompany you on this sensory journey, providing invaluable information about the characteristics of each champagne you taste. You’ll discover the differences between the main grape varieties used to elaborate champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. You’ll be able to appreciate the subtle nuances of this renowned sparkling wine.
Finally, you’ll also have the opportunity to buy your favorite bottles. What better way to bring home unforgettable memories from your champagne tasting trip with departure from Paris?
Discovering the Champagne cuisine
Your Champagne tour with departure from Paris not only allows you to enjoy sparkling delights but also to discover the local gastronomy. The Champagne area abounds in culinary treasures, from delicious traditional dishes to delectable contemporary creations that you’ll have the opportunity to sample. Carefully selected, they will complement and enhance each champagne cuvée you’ll taste.
Discovering Champagne must-see places
Your Champagne tasting trip from Paris will also allow you to visit some of the area’s most emblematic sites and discover the extent of its cultural wealth. For example, the majestic cathedral of Reims, where many kings of France were crowned. Épernay is another town in the area that you can explore. Situated in the heart of the vineyards, it is home to some of the greatest champagne houses.
What’s more, your itinerary includes a special stop at a panoramic viewpoint in the heart of the Champagne vineyards. There, you’ll have the chance to take spectacular photos of the rolling countryside, the countless rows of vines, and the picturesque landscapes that characterize the Champagne area. Making time to admire the view will allow you to capture the beauty of this area and create unforgettable visual memories.
Your Champagne tasting trip with departure from Paris would obviously not be complete without a visit to Hautvillers. This charming village is famous for being the burial place of Dom Pérignon, a legendary figure associated with the improvement of champagne production.
All in all, these different stops will add a cultural and historical dimension to your Champagne experience. All of which will allow you to plunge even deeper into the soul of this fascinating area.
Book your champagne tasting trip with departure from Paris with Sparkling Tour
A trip to the Champagne area with departure from Paris including a tasting organized by Sparkling Tour is much more than just a wine-growing escapade. It’s a total immersion in the magical world of Champagne, an area packed with flavors, stories, and breathtaking scenery.
You’ll discover the history and culture of Champagne, explore age-old cellars and share privileged moments with passionate producers. Tastings will reveal the subtleties of this precious beverage, while Champagne cuisine will enhance every glass.
So book your trip to the Champagne area with departure from Paris with Sparkling Tour and let yourself be carried away by this unique sensory and cultural adventure.