Veuve Clicquot and family-run winery tour. to explore grand cellars and a boutique estate with a traditional lunch.

Experience the dual nature of the Champagne region with a Reims Veuve Clicquot and family-run winery tour, a professionally curated full-day excursion that balances global prestige with artisanal heritage. Departing from central Reims, this 8-hour journey offers a comprehensive technical and cultural overview of the world’s most famous sparkling wine district. The tour is specifically designed to showcase the contrast between a legendary “Grande Marque” and the intimate, craft-focused environment of a boutique producer.

The technical centerpiece of the morning is a visit to the historic cellars of Veuve Clicquot in Reims. Participants descend into the Gallo-Roman chalk pits (crayères), which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing, to observe the scale of production and the refinement processes that define the Clicquot style. Following the cellar tour, guests participate in a structured tasting session of the house’s signature cuvées. Your registered guide provides professional commentary on the innovative history of Madame Clicquot and the technical evolution of the “méthode champenoise”.

The afternoon transitions to the scenic Montagne de Reims for a visit to a family-owned boutique estate. This segment of the Reims Veuve Clicquot and family-run winery tour allows for a more personal engagement with the viticultural process, from vineyard management to the press room and fermentation vats. Between the visits, participants enjoy a traditional French lunch at a selected local restaurant or estate, featuring regional specialties paired with local wines. This culinary pause provides a social environment to discuss the day’s insights with fellow enthusiasts.

Managed with a focus on high-standard hospitality, the tour ensures seamless logistics via a comfortable minivan and expert guidance throughout the day. By navigating both the grand scale of a world-renowned Champagne house and the authentic charm of a grower-producer, the tour delivers an authoritative and multifaceted perspective on the heritage of the region..

Highlights of Reims Veuve Clicquot and family-run winery tour

Not Suitable for

• Children under 10 years

Know before you go

• A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour. If only 1 person is booked, À la Française – Champagne will contact the customer (via phone or email) to reschedule or refund the total amount.
• For the lunch, dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated, but please mention any specific needs when booking.
• Please note that the average temperature in the cellars is 10°C, so don’t forget to bring a jacket. Animals are not allowed on shared tours for the comfort of all.
• It’s recommended to book your trains in advance to secure the best fares and ensure availability (trains on SNCF or Trainline). À la Française – Champagne is not responsible for any errors in train reservations or lack of trains; therefore, the tour will not be refundable for any reason.