What to do and see in Grand Est, France: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Discover Epernay during a nice morning 5.5 hours tour through the Champagne Avenue, Moet's Vineyard and Hautvillers. Meet your friendly, Champagne expert guide in Reims and start the day with a drive through the vineyard in an 8 passengers minivan. Visit the most famous and impressive Champagne producer: Moët et Chandon, the longest cellar in Champagne. Enjoy a time in Epernay's and Hautvillers' magnificent vines, at the heart of the Champagne region and get to enter the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Admire the UNESCO world heritage vines of Champagne and get a nice Champagne tasting of Champagne growers in a Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay before going back to Reims Centre train station !

Inclusions: Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Champagne Avenue in Epernay, Visit and tasting at a world-recognized Champagne House, Visit of Hautvillers village, discovery of Dom Pérignon's grave, Tasting of local producers in a restored Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay, Reims pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour (8 passengers minivan), Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Other drinks

Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 9:00 am: • Wine route • Visit of Hunawihr • Visit of Riquewihr • Visit of Eguisheim Lunch break • Wine route • Visit of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle (subject to availability due to restrictions on the number of visitors! If not available, a second wine tasting will be offered instead of the castle) • Visit of Kaysersberg • Visit of a cellar and wine tasting at a winemaker on the wine route Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

9.00am: meet your guide in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station. If you arrive by train, go to the REIMS CENTER exit. Your guide will drive you to Epernay, the capital of Champagne and the famous Avenue de Champagne, where several prestigious Champagne Houses are located. Your bikes will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne, and its famous Church. Taste different Champagnes from a family-run winery where you will discover the Champagne making process. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 4.45 pm (from Reims). If the bike tour is affected by weather, it will be adjusted accordingly (schedule adapted or minivan instead of bikes)

Inclusions: E-Bikes & Helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 6 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Maison ZEYSSOLFF is one of the rare cellars in Alsace with around twenty century-old oak casks each with a capacity of 10,000L still used for the vinification of its wines. His great curiosity is the ZEYSSOLFF barrel, made in 1897 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris (1900). It is still used today. The immersive experience with projections on lightning bolts and sound work is unique in France. Children are welcome during the visit, it is suitable for everyone. Our domain has been in organic conversion since August 2018.

Inclusions: Wine tasting of the House, 1 Share of Kougelhopf

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We are expert in producing great sparkling wines. Many steps are required to reach the final cuvée. You will know everything from the grapes to the cork burst Discover our family-owned winery with this full guided tour. After that we will share 5 sparkling wines with a few pretzels on the side. If you are 8 person or more, you will get one traditional Kougelhopf (salted cake). Children welcome (drawings table).

Inclusions: Private guide

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Departure from Colmar at 1:45 p.m .: • Wine route • Visit of Hunawihr • Visit of Riquewihr • Tasting at a winemaker • Visit of Eguisheim Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not included in the excursion

Domaine Sylvie FAHRER & Fils has been a family business since 1932. Fourth generation of winegrowers, we are happy and proud to be able to show you all of our know-how. We are in the last year of organic conversion. To date, we own 11 hectares of vines located between the municipalities of Saint-Hippolyte and Rorschwihr. Thanks to the different terroirs on which our vines grow, we are now able to present up to 20 different wines. We work on mostly young wines (two to three years old), only a few older vintage wines are to be discovered in our cellar.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

Exclusions: Private transportation

This experience is a seldomly all inclusive experience from the vineyard, to the champagne process making ending with your own half bottle of Champagne. Don't miss this opportunity to learn all about Champagne !

Inclusions: Taste up to 5 Champagnes !!!

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You will be welcomed on the estate for an authentic cellar visit in the company of the winemakers of the house or Isabelle who has worked within our team for many years. All the secrets of the magic of Champagne bubbles will be entrusted to you. Discover the art of Champagne tasting during a themed tasting with commentary around the grape varieties, dosages or vintages.

Inclusions: Tasting of a selection of 4 Champagne from our range

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Live an exceptional champagne day starting in Reims. Visit the most world famous Champagne producer, Moët & Chandon. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses. Explore the countryside and admire the UNESCO vineyards of Champagne. Find out how the champagne was discovered at the birthplace of Champagne. Discover where Dom Perignon tasted the first starts. Gain knowledge thanks to a casual and educational tasting and walk through the gates of a restored Champagne House for a regional familial meal. Meet a charming family run boutique winery and taste three of their best Champagnes !

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max 8 passengers), 10 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities