France · FOOD TOURS IN REIMS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 food tours in Reims that hold up, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend three hours at family-run Le Clos Corbier in Aÿ-Champagne. Guides such as Emma, Charlotte, Marie, and Estelle lead a tasting class, aroma workshop, blind quiz, cellar visit, and lunch of regional specialties paired with Champagne, Côteaux Champenois, and Ratafia.
“Superb. Informative and engaging guide, 3 Champagne tastings and more wine with a delicious lunch. I highly recommend this one.”
At Pressoria in Aÿ-Champagne, follow Champagne from soil and grape to bottle through hands-on, family-friendly displays. Explore at your own pace, then taste two local Champagnes on a terrace overlooking the vineyards. The museum is French and English, wheelchair accessible, and includes lockers.
“Awesome experience. Combination of vineyard with technology. Kids enjoyed as well.”
At Le Clos Corbier in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, learn how Champagne goes from harvest to bottle, visit the press room and 1850s cellars, then taste three family Champagnes, including a Grand Cru Vintage, through a quiz and aroma workshop led in French or English.
“Emma was a delightful guide. She shared her impressive level of knowledge generously with all members of the group. She encouraged group members to share the experience by posing questions and through learning activities that were well designed and fun. This was an excellent activity. And the champagne was delicious too! Many thanks.”
Visit Champagne Dom Caudron in Passy-Grigny for a 75-minute English tour of Champagne production, from the first press to the modern vat house. Guides such as Clémentine, Fanny, and Katja have led engaging visits, ending with three Champagne and chocolate pairings.
“So informative really enjoyed our time there and our guide was fab.”
Ride from Épernay in a Renault Estafette Alouette with a live English or French guide. Visit Aÿ-Champagne and Hautvillers, hear how the vineyards change through the seasons, stop for photos, and taste Champagne among the vines. Sabrage costs an extra €15 per person.
“Great tour guide, fabulous family owned business. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!”
Meet Ghislain at Épernay Tourist Office for a four-hour small-group tour to Hautvillers and Champagne Munoz Bruneau. Travel by air-conditioned Volkswagen minivan, walk among the vines, learn how Champagne is made, and taste three cuvées with a family producer.
“This tour was by far the most incredible experience that we have had in the champagne region (having separately visited large champagne houses such as Moët, Ruinart, Taittinger etc. - which are excellent). Ideally, this tour should be done after visiting at least one large champagne house (as then one would be in a better position to truly appreciate the value proposition of this tour). The chauffeur-cum-guide is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the champagne business. We visited vineyards, drove around the beautiful landscapes and villages of the region, got to understand the history of champagne making and visited a small family run champagne house which gave us a completely…”
At Le Clos Corbier in Mareuil-sur-Ay, an English-speaking guide leads you through 1850s cellars, Champagne-making basics, aroma tests, and a blind tasting of three small-producer Champagnes. Guides such as Estelle, Kevin, Amanda, and Emilie have hosted this relaxed three-hour class, which ends with a regional lunch.
“Our instructor/entertainer was fantastic, as was her supervisor who assisted with the lovely buffet meal and post-class tastings. I really liked this tour (class/lunch) because it was a small group, just six people (three couples). We were seated at a square table with just enough space for interaction with each other. In a nice way, we slowly built a kind rapport with the other two couples and we all appreciated each other’s perspectives about champagne and their individual cultures as well. Our guide worked hard in that she was full of energy and enthusiasm throughout, and she had a way of making each person feel good about being there—full of…”
Spend four hours with Ghislain exploring Hautvillers, Marne Valley vineyards, and Champagne Munoz Bruneau. You will tour a family-run estate, learn how champagne is made, and taste three cuvées. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup and return at Épernay Tourist Office.
“Ghislain provided a great experience for all of us as he entertained, informed ,enthused and educated us about Champagne and the region for most of our visit. He made understanding Champagne simple and exciting From pick up to drop off he was so passionate about the industry and his experience in places such as Veuve Cliquot, Moët & Chandon working with Munoz. This trip provided great value for money and over delivered on my expectation. We all left wanting to return and visit more of the region with Ghislain as our guide.”
At Pressoria in Aÿ-Champagne, you follow a self-guided, interactive journey through Champagne’s soil, climate, vines, harvest, and winemaking. The visit ends with two champagne tastings or grape juice, served with a view of the vineyards. Allow about one to two hours.
“De champagne wereld verkennen op eigen ritme. Het was leerrijk en ook in het Engels te volgen. Zeker een aanrader”
Meet a Champagne family in Mareuil-sur-Ay near Epernay, tour cellars built in the early 19th century with an English-speaking guide, then taste the Sélection Brut and Cuvée de Réserve Vieilles Vignes Brut. The visit lasts 90 minutes and suits adults who want a personal winery experience.
Meet at Le Clos Corbier in Aÿ-Champagne for an English-language visit, vineyard walk, and playful tasting class. A local guide such as Marie, Charlotte, Emily, or Lea may explain Champagne production, regional soils, and tasting technique before serving three Champagnes with small sweet and savory bites.
“Lea was an outstanding guide that provided an English-language tour of this family-run business. Started with a walk to a great overlook of the valley that was co-located with one of the family-owned parcels of vineyard. Explained every step of the process and ended up with a tasting of three varieties of product. Well worth the price!”
Start in Epernay with a private guide such as Matthis, Mathias, or Isabella, then visit Aÿ-Champagne, Monthelon, Avize, and Oger. Taste nine Grand Cru and Premier Cru Champagnes, Ratafia, regional brandies, local food, and small-producer wines during a full 7 to 8 hour day.
“Excellent choice & mix of places & drinks, including the Champagne spirits. Good to meet independent producers.”
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