Exclusive Private Champagne Tour: Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot Experience from Paris
Exclusive Private Champagne Tour: Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot Experience from Paris
Embark on an exquisite private day trip from Paris in a luxurious Mercedes, complete with English-guided tours and tastings at the UNESCO-listed cellars of two iconic champagne houses: Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and marvel at the historic Reims Cathedral during your journey. Choose from three premium experiences: the ADVANCED option with exclusive tastings at Veuve Clicquot and a Ruinart cellar experience; the PREMIUM option offering a comparative tasting including the prestigious La Grande Dame 2015; or indulge in the pinnacle of luxury with our VIP option, featuring an in-depth exploration of aging art with select cuvées. Each option promises an unforgettable day of elegance and discovery.
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Embark on an exclusive private day trip from Paris, transported in the luxury of a Mercedes and accompanied by an English-speaking guide. This unique journey includes visits and tastings at the UNESCO-listed cellars of two of the most prestigious Champagne houses: Ruinart, established in 1729, and Veuve Clicquot, founded in 1772, complete with a hotel pickup. The tour also features a stop at the iconic Reims Cathedral, adding a touch of historical elegance to your day.
Delve deeper into the world of champagne with three meticulously curated high-level options designed to cater to varying tastes and interests. The Advanced option presents an immersive experience at Veuve Clicquot with a 1.5-hour session, tasting four distinct cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015, and Vintage Rosé 2015. Ruinart complements this with a Cellar Experience, a 2-hour journey into their historic cellars with two glasses of champagne. Alternatively, the Premium option offers a different perspective by focusing on a 1.5-hour comparative tasting at Veuve Clicquot of the Brut Yellow Label in Magnum size and La Grande Dame 2015, accompanied by Ruinart's Cellar Experience. For those seeking the pinnacle of luxury, the VIP option elevates the experience at Veuve Clicquot with a 2-hour comparative tasting of four exquisite cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 in Magnum, and Cave Privée 1990, alongside Ruinart's Cellar Experience. Each option guarantees an intimate group size of up to 12 guests, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable champagne discovery.
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Champagne Region Exclusive Day Trip
Overview
Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes, English Guided UNESCO Cellars visits & Tastings by two most famous Maisons: Ruinart since 1729 and Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Hotel Pick up included. You visit as well the famous Reims Cathedral.
Itinerary
Day 1
07:30: Hotel pick-up and departure destination 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.
Champagne Tasting Options
Option ADVANCED: Une Seule Qualite. 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015.
Option PREMIUM: Madame Clicquot. 1,5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015.
Highest Level Option VIP: Lart du vieillissement. 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990. 16:30 Departure to Paris. It takes 2,5 hours (140 km).
19:00 Coming back to Paris and drop off at your hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Veuve Clicquot Guided Cellar tour & tasting of Your choice Advanced, Premium or VIP, see description
- Ruinart since 1729 Guided Cellars tour, 2 hours up to 12 people with 2 glasses of Champagne tasting
- Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
- Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled Water
Exclusions
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and drinks
Important Notes
Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes, English Guided UNESCO Cellars visits & Tastings by two most famous Maisons: Ruinart since 1729 and Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Hotel Pick up included. You visit as well the famous Reims Cathedral.
- We offer you the choice between three high Level Options:
- Option ADVANCED. By VEUVE CLICQUOT: Une Seule Qualite 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015. By RUINART: Cellars Experience. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, 2 glasses.
- Option PREMIUM. By VEUVE CLICQUOT: Madame Clicquot 1,5 hours comparative tasting of Brut Yellow Label in Magnum and La Grande Dame 2015. By RUINART: Cellars Experience. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, 2 glasses.
- Highest level, Option VIP. By VEUVE CLICQUOT: Lart du vieillissement 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990. By RUINART: Cellars Experience. Up to 12 people, 2 hours, 2 glasses.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age for Champagne tastings is 18 years old
- Transfer/travel time is already included in the total duration time.
- Pick up is always from the Entrance door of Your hotel. Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E-class (business class) car with blinking lights will be waiting for You.