Champagne Wine Tours:
Discover the beauty and history behind the world's favorite bubbly

"Had some of the best meals of our lives . . . the wine tastings were superb, all the grand
crus – wonderful.  Really liked the large, upscale bus.  The (tour) hosts were wonderful:
extremely knowledgeable, very accommodating and friendly, delightful."
 -- Mark Halverson and Marilyn Himmel, Miami, FL, Burgundy & Champagne Prestige tour.

Champagne is synonymous with celebration and the good life, and a trip to Champagne is a non-stop celebration of great wine and food.  Only 1 1/2 hours from Paris, Champagne is a fabulous destination for a long weekend, or it can be combined easily with Alsace or Burgundy for a superb and varied wine touring experience.  On your tour of Champagne, you'll visit the very best producers: at the large, famous houses like Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart or Moet et Chandon, you'll see their incredible, immense cellars, some dating back as far as Roman times; at the small, boutique houses, you'll meet with the winemaker to get an intimate view of the complex and fascinating process of making Champagne.  From the Montagne de Reims and its Pinot Noir-based Champagnes to the Côte des Blancs and its elegant Grand Cru Chardonnays, you'll discover the diverse terroirs that create a multitude of styles of great Champagne.  

Champagne is also a fantastic destination for cultural touring:  visit Hautvillers Abbey where Dom Perignon was the cellarmaster (and which contains his tomb), or the spectacular Reims Cathedral where the Kings of France were crowned for over a millennium.  Choose from accommodations in Relais & Chateau hotels or chateaux (some with fabulous views over the vineyards), and indulge in delectable gastronomic meals at the region's best restaurants.  Why not try a meal with all the dishes expertly matched with the finest Champagnes?  With French Wine Explorers, your tour will be a celebration from start to finish!

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Scheduled Tours of Champagne:
Burgundy & Champagne Prestige,  May 26-31, 2008

Pre-Packaged, Private Tours of Champagne:  Great value for private touring
Champagne Discovery:  2 Days, 1 Night
Champagne Sojourn:  3 Days, 2 Nights

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Scheduled Tours of Burgundy & Champagne

Burgundy & Champagne Prestige tour, May 26-31, 2008: the ultimate in gastronomic dining and Grand Cru tastings in Burgundy, plus two days to experience some of the best wines, dining and lodgings in Champagne. Enjoy tastings at great producers like Domaine des Lambrays, Domaine Prieur and Maison Bouchard Père et Fils, while staying at historic Le Cep in Beaune and dining in luxury at two of the area's best restaurants: 1-star Jardin des Ramparts and 2-star Lameloise.  In Champagne, your luxury accommodations are at Relais & Chateaux member Hotel Royal Champagne, with its breathtaking views over the vineyards and 1-star restaurant.  Enjoy a special blending tasting with one of the winemakers at Veuve Clicquot, and meet the winemakers at some of the best boutique Champagne houses (including legendary Salon).  You'll also enjoy a visit to the spectacular Reims Cathedral, where the kings of France were crowned. US $4995 per person, double occupancy Ask For Full Itinerary & Reservation Forms See Tour Accommodations