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Make your way out of Paris for an all-inclusive private day trip to the beautiful Champagne district with a wine expert!

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Wine Beer Tours

Duration

11 hours

Transport mode

Car

Cuisine

French

Available languages

English, Français

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide
• Meals
• Driver
• A/C Car
• Pommery visit
• Lunch in Reims with Champagne tasting
• Pick-up Included

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Michel.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Paris. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 7:30 AM

   Hotel pick up and drive to Champagne from Paris

4. 9:30 AM

   Arrival in Champagne and discovery of the vineyards and winemaking techniques. nothing like a morning bubbly tasting in the open if weather permits!

5. 10 AM

   Visit of an artisan winery in the Montagne de Reims with an exclusive visit to the cellars. Tasting of 6 different Champagne included

6. 11:30 AM

   Transfer to Reims and visit to the beautiful Reims Cathedral

7. 12:30 PM

   Time to enjoy a delicious lunch paired with a great wine tasting in Reims

8. 2:30 PM

   Visit of the famoux crayères cellars of Maison Pommery OR Veuve Cliquot. tasting included

9. 5 PM

   Departure to Paris. Hotel drop off

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

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Reviews from guests

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

17 December 2024

Highly recommend this tour with Michel to experience the Champagne region. He is a knowledgeable tour guide - we learned so much during our day together! Loved the experience of trying champagne from two unique wineries. Truly one of our trip highlights! Amazing experience!

Mitch

10 October 2024

Michel is a very knowledgeable tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire day!Excellent Tour

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

18 September 2024

Michel was a terrific, knowledgeable , and a fun guide. We were two couples that spent the day in the Champagne region with Michel! He took us to a vineyard, commercial winery and a boutique winery. It really was amazing! He even included a “special” lunch for us. I highly recommend this tour and Michel. A Day in Champagne

Chris🇺🇸 United States

23 April 2024

Michel, was a fantastic guide. This was one of the highlights of our two week trip. He is passionate about wine, Champagne and France in general. He is full of history regarding many topics. We were able to visit a couple of small producers as well as a mega producer with amazing caves. Michel is very accommodating. If there is a specific house you want to visit, make sure you let him know. On top of everything, he helped select a few great local wines for us to take with us. He worked with a local wine shop and had everything ready for us to swing by, purchase and be on our way. He also recommended a great restaurant that was one of our highlights. We accidentally left a passport at the restaurant and Michel took it upon himself to help track us down which avoided a catastrophe. I’m a raving fan….!!!Amazing day

Wei🇺🇸 United States

10 January 2023

Michel picked us up from our apartment in the center for Paris. We toured 2 small champagne houses (per our request). We were able to learn the champagn making process from the wine makers themselves. Michel was very knowledgeable and engaging. The cherry on top was a very well thought out lunch. Overall, it’s experience that I’ll remember fondly for years to come. A fun, informative, and unique experience

Jeanne🇺🇸 United States

4 October 2022

Michel picked us up at our hotel and we were off the see Champagne. We had some great lessons on the terrain and a lovely albeit foggy at times drive from Paris to the Champagne region. Michel was good about switching plans as it was very foggy in areas that he wanted to share with us. We went to Bonnet-Ponson and had a great tour and tasting of that facility. Then off to lunch, which was a lengthy event (but delicious). Our last stop was in Reims where we went through the very fascinating caves of Pommery. Lots of time in the car and in Paris traffic but all in all a worthy experience.Great day in Champagne

Brandon 🇺🇸 United States

28 August 2022

We were excited to hire a local to take us to Champagne. Michael had a 5 star rating, which seemed quite promising. We found ourselves very disappointed in the experience. To start Michal indicated that we would be picked up in a luxury vehicle with all the comforts. He showed up is a Mazda that had very little room in the back and was not clean. I’m about 6’4” and had a difficult time fitting in the back. We asked if we could stop and grab a croissant and coffee. He showed up with some sweet pastries and we didn’t get coffee for a while. Once we got to champagne his first stop was to pullover in the road and grab a bottle of champagne and some cheese. Champagne was ok but there was little to no thought into this moment. From there he drove like a bat out of hell with the windows down until I got motion sick from his jerky driving. I had to move up front. He took us to a small winery. He kept mentioning that he wanted to add them to his portfolio. The owners were very nice but not prepared for our arrival. They seemed surprised. The tasting was basic and we were tasting wine from a previous tasting they did that had lost most of their bubbles by that point. It was very lack luster. We bought a few bottles to be polite and moved on. Michael then packed his car with a private purchase he made for his wine company. We moved on. I was expecting to try and few more wineries but then we went to lunch and I was told that was it. We did see a large church that was interesting, and then went to the Pommery, a request I had to make. It was more of a art exhibit than a wine tasting. For the price we paid I was expecting to taste a few more places. Very disappointing and I would not recommend this tour. It felt like we were passengers to ride with him to pick up wine at this winery he was adding to his portfolio. Save your money. Also, don’t do in August.Not what we expected

Amber🇺🇸 United States

2 August 2022

We were lucky to have found this private tour with Michel. It was, undoubtedly one of the highlights of our three-week trip abroad. While we both like to drink champagne, we knew we would enjoy having a good overview of the area, the process and the products from a local expert. He did not disappoint! Michel was a top-notch guide through and through. He was an excellent communicator, both before the trip to make sure things went smoothly and throughout our day with him. He was professional, a great conversationalist (we appreciated his excellent English skills), competent and knowledgeable. We felt he personalized our experience based on our basic knowledge and tailored our day accordingly. We got a great mix of experiences from visiting a vineyard, learning about the region and the grapes, seeing several producers of champagne, including visits to Pommery and an organic family producer. A highlight of our day was a lunch personalized to our own tastes with a local small family-owned cafe. There were train strikes on the day of our tour which added considerable traffic congestion, but Michel planned accordingly and took it in stride, making sure we still got a full experience with no rushing despite a later return to our hotel equating to a longer day for him. We would highly recommend Michel for this tour. We could tell he had a vast knowledge of the Champagne region and the production and while we were thankful that he personalized a baisc tour for our preferences, we could tell he had a vast array of knowledge and an engaging personality to share it.A fantastic day exploring Champagne with Michel

Patrik🇸🇪 Sweden

28 July 2022

Our day tour in Champagne with Michel was an unforgettable experience. Michel’s knowledge and friendliness made for an exceptional day. I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in wine making and champagne. A really great experience

Kiki🇸🇪 Sweden

8 July 2022

We had the best time with Michel in Champagne. An interesting selection of champagne houses and Michel really gave us an insight in the processes of champagne making. We really recommend this full day trip! You won’t regret it!🥂We just loved it

Unknown

7 July 2022

It was excellent! Thank you, Ralf

Brent🇺🇸 United States

23 May 2022

Michele was the ultimate host. Our day long experience was well timed and his attention to detail was impressive. Such a pleasant man. Each of our stops , including lunch in a small village, were easily conversed and felt like family. Without a doubt ye highlight of our quick 2 day trip to Paris and clothe majestic champagne region. Thank you Michel.. such a class act. Incredible day

Sean🇺🇸 United States

27 December 2021

Booking and communication with Michel were simple. He picked us up at our hotel and off we went. He kindly accommodated a special request of mine, which was to stop by the Cimetière Américain du bois Belleau and visit the American Marines, soldiers, sailors, and airmen that fought in the region during the First World War. Afterward, we went to two smaller wineries with a nice lunch in between. One of the aspects of this tour that I enjoyed the most was Michel’s approach to selecting the wineries we visited; these were two smaller but more innovative winemakers in the region and we were able to enjoy a deeper dive with our tour of the facilities and, of course, excellent tasting flights! All along the way, Michel was very informative and educational in discussing the history and happenings in the Champagne wine region. Highly and enthusiastically recommend this tour as a perfect day trip out of Paris. Thank you, Michel!A Perfect Visit to Champagne

Edson🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2021

We had a wonderful time with Michael touring Champagne. He shared with us the fascinating history of the region and the making of champagne 🍾. We tasted extensively and met the families who grow the vineyards and make the champagne. A wonderful time and some excellent new tastes. A true pleasure. Beautiful Day

Audrey🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2020

Michel took my family to Reims champagne tasting. He was able to make it a great day for all of us, including my teenagers. We all learned a lot and enjoyed the tastings and lunch. We highly recommend the tour.Fantastic day with Michel

carlos🇺🇸 United States

30 December 2019

Michel is great, this is His passion. The trip to Champagne was an amazing experience . Michel was very knowledgeable. You will appreciate the very difficult process needed to create champagne, from the beginning until it is Poured in your glass. The restaurant selected was excellent, and the tour in Reims, great . Everything was excellent. Just Great!

Caryl🇺🇸 United States

6 December 2019

We had a wonderful day in Champagne with Michel! He picked us up with bottled water and breakfast bites on our journey to Champagne. Stopping for cafe at a charming spot on the way, we ventured through the fog into Champagne. The cold weather did not hinder our stop by vines & taste of a delicious rose champagne. The frost actually lended to the photos and the experience. Michel is most accommodating for any photo stop as we hopped out for pictures along the beautiful Avenue de Champagne. Michel is a wealth of wine & food knowledge and happy to answer any questions on French culture, foods, & wine. After a private personal tasting at the fabulous Chapuy Champagne house, we indulged in a delicious lunch complete with a bottle of Champagne. Going in December ended up being a wonderful time to beat the crowds, see the land wrapped in soft fog & vines kissed with frost and toasting to the magic of the holidays. This is a second trip with Michel, and we don't feel on a tour, but out for the day with a friend. We highly recommend any of Michel's experiences. Can't wait for the next one!Great December Day in Champagne!

Luanne

6 December 2019

Girls trip. The 4 of us spent a great day w Michel traveling the champagne region. Knowledgeable of France, Paris, wine, champagne and all things local. It was time well spent and we all enjoyed the day. And the champagne! 🥂

Brenda🇺🇸 United States

4 December 2019

My review has a few factors that influences the experience and rating. I was not feeling 100%, it was pouring rain, the Farmers staged a protest that day ( the Farmers did not disrupt anything, caused some traffic ) and Michel had other things on his mind. Our first stop was at Chapuy. What the facilities lack in atmosphere the champagne flight is impressive. Our next stop was La Maison Penet, we had a tour of the caves ( simply amazing), then enjoyed a delicious lunch with a champagne pairing. La Maison Penet has several champagnes and each one we tasted was terrific. Our final stop was at Pommery. Michel took us on a tour of the extensive caves - very impressive. After the caves we sampled a glass of champagne. The cost included three stops with lunch, transportation to/from with a pick up/drop off at our hotel ( Michel drove us). Overall we had a good time. Okay

Lucy🇺🇸 United States

25 November 2019

Michel was professional, accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable. He took us to places we would have never seen on a typical bus tour or wine tasting. He catered to special dietary needs and was went out of his way to ensure the experience was one of its kind. We booked two experiences with him and each was awesome! I would book with Michel again. Michel is fantastic! You feel like you are family!

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

24 November 2019

Michel was the ultimate guide! Knows so much about wine, champagne,and the region. Super knowledgeable but also very friendly. We had the best day ever! Also he took us to a small champagnery that has the BEST champagne ever, I need to go buy more and more cases (Chapuy, best ever!) And we did the Pommery caves which was so fascinating.Such an amazing day!

Elizabeth

19 November 2019

Michel is knowledgeable, thoughtful and made our exploration of the Champagne region truly a delight. Everything was as described. Cannot recommend him more. Excellent! Would do it again!

Amanda🇺🇸 United States

15 October 2019

Michel was amazing! We learned so much and had such an amazing time! If you’re looking to for a true pleasant experience this is the guy!Truly passionate about champagne!

Tenley🇺🇸 United States

7 October 2019

There are really no words to describe what an incredible day we had with Michel. I'll admit, I was slightly skeptical to drive off into the countryside with a stranger for an entire day despite his good reviews. However, from the moment we met Michel I knew it was going to be a day we would never forget. Michel was so welcoming and knowledgable. His passion for wine and champagne was impressive. He was accommodating of anything we needed. On our tour we stopped at a vineyard to learn about the region, the grapes, champagne in general. Michel popped a bottle of champagne right there, on this hill with these magical views overlooking some of the Champagne Region. I felt like I was in a movie. Stunningly beautiful. We drove through picturesque towns and villages learning about the way of living there. We went to a bio dynamic champagne house. It was as if Michel read my mind and knew this would be the perfect house to start our day. It was a small house and the owner, Marc, was so inviting. After learning about their champagne and having an incredible tasting, which felt like we were at a friends home, it was time to leave. We were having such a nice time that we lost track of time and were quite late for lunch. None of us realized since we were enjoying it all so much. We didn't want it to end. Michel organized everything for a late lunch. Never rushing us or making us feel badly for staying so long. Lunch was fabulous. The food was out of this world and the champagne Michel picked for us was delicious. Perhaps maybe even more delicious because of everything that we had learned. It was then onto a big champagne house, Pommery. We visited the chalk cellars, which were like stepping back in time. Like nothing we had ever seen before. He told us a lot of history about Pommery and about the cellars themselves. I'm not sure there isn't anything about the region or wine and champagne that michel doesn't know. Because our day ran a bit late we did not get to see the cathedral in Reims. That being said, Michel told us we could see or do anything we wanted. We were traveling with my mother and were quite tired so I felt it was best to head back to Paris. However, had I asked to see anything else, without a doubt Michel would have gone out of his way to take us to what we wanted to see. He gave us recommendations for so many things...from books that we might like on Champagne and the region to restaurants to try in Paris, to the best macaroons in Paris (they aren't Laduree it turns out!). We tried the restaurants and ate our fair share of macaroons. His recommendations did not disappoint at all! Spot on! Not only did we experience Champagne, our time in Paris was that much better from his recommendations and going to places that the tourists don't go to. I felt like we made a friend in Paris and when I'm in Paris again, I plan to arrange another tour with him. I've already told multiple people to book this tour for their upcoming trips. It was a day I will never forget and one that I hope I get to do again, with Michel. Michel, thank you so much for spending the day with us!!!! Complete perfection!The Best Part of our Trip!!!

Rime🇨🇳 China

1 October 2019

We booked a customized private trip to Champagne with Michel. He was great from the beginning. My husband is a WSET diploma candidate so we requested a tour that would go deeper than the touristy level. Michel really listened and was willing to go the extra mile to accommodate us. He helped arrange tours and tastings of three houses, one major house in Reims (Taittinger) and two boutique houses in nearby villages. The experience was eye opening and really showcased the wide range of depth and variety that Champagne embraces. We also got to meet with a winemaker at one of the boutique houses and had a very engaging conversation with him. We had lunch at a very nice but casual restaurant, which was perfect with our three year old son. The food was so delicious! Michel also took us into a vineyard to see and touch the vines. After the tours, he kindly gave us a ride back to Paris. It was an amazing experience that went beyond our expectations. Michel is so wonderful! We recommend him to anyone wholeheartedly. Excellent Journey, True Professional!

Barry🇦🇺 Australia

9 July 2019

As a group of 10, aged from 10 years old and up, we had a fantastic day exploring the Champagne region with Michel. He provided an experience, tailored specifically for us including getting picked up at our hotel by minibus, lunch and copious bottles of the local Grand Cru. We were given an opportunity to see houses large and small, and learn the labour intensive process involved in making Champagne. Lunch was magnificent and despite the best of our efforts we could not finish! Thank you Michel for your expertise on the day and the recommendations for our continued travelling plans. We would definitely recommend Michel for an exclusive experience in this amazing region. Fantastic Champagne tour with Michel !!

steve🇺🇸 United States

5 July 2019

Michel was easy to deal with. A few emails explaining what we wanted and his input helped us understand how the champagne region and the producers within it work and what to expect on our visit. Michel arranged four tastings and lunch over the course of the day. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He was easygoing and accommodating. You can tell he really cares about the people he works with and wants to please his guests. He was exactly on time from pick up to drop off. I would hope the next time Michel visits Brooklyn, he reaches out so we can return the favor. Thanks steve & Aimee’ Custom tour

Bernard🇺🇸 United States

4 June 2019

This trip in the Champagne region with Michael was simply a magical day for all of us...meaning the 10 of us. It really started months ago when I contacted Withlocals.com and viewed Michel's profile. I decided to book with him based on his response to my original questions and his flexibility in accommodating our needs. The day itself could not have been any better: Michel met us at our Paris residence for the week, and from then on, the day was simply PERFECT. We first stopped in a vineyard where Michel explained the region, and its history AND opened a couple of bottles of Champagne to tickle our tasting buds early in the morning (I mean 9:30am or so). We then proceeded to visit two small vineries with some amazing tastings AND with a meeting with the owners and winemakers to boot. We loved the Grand Cru champagnes so much that we are having a case shipped to the US for our personal consumption. Our second winery was also graced by the owner and winemaker AND a great lunch at the winery along with the tasting of some amazing single vintage champagnes (and I mean champagnes that you would find in a restaurant for over $500/bottle). The afternoon took us to the house of Taittinger (one of the big champagne house) in the middle of Reims. where we experienced the history of the Champagne region and the great chalk cellars which crisscross the entire underground of Reims. So If you are looking for a unique experience with an expert guide of Paris and the wine regions of France, there is no question that you should call upon Michel's services. On behalf of the 10 of us, I will not hesitate to contact Michel again for any future trip to France for another amazing day. Thank you SO MUCH for making this day so special for us. BernardAn AMAZING day in the Champagne region in Michel

Ashley 🇺🇸 United States

12 May 2019

Overall, Michel was great. He picked us up at our hotel on time and was in constant communication the night before. Very knowledgeable about the region and champagne making process. He took us to this artisanal grocery store which was incredible. I would eat there everyday if I could. It definitely wasn’t the cheapest option so the fact that lunch was included was a huge bonus. He dropped us off at our hotel in Epernay and made sure we got checked in okay. Good vibes all around. Would definitely book him again if/when we make it back to Champagne. The perfect day!

Luarna🇦🇺 Australia

27 April 2019

This was the best tour of our holiday. Michel is full of knowledge about this area, about Champagne, about wine in general. Lunch in Reims was fabulous, visiting Taittinger was an eye opener but tasting champagne with a local winemaker was the highlight. The whole day was such a memorable experience.Beautiful Reims, Amazing Champagne

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 March 2019

We booked this visit and did not know what to expect. From the outset Michel kept in touch with us and when there were problems with the trains he picked us up at our hotel and kept us in the loop all of the time. We had a brilliant time despite the bad weather and Michel’s knowledge and experience shone through (he is very good company too!). His knowledge of the area, the wines and the industry is superb. We particularly enjoyed our visit to Maison Penet and really appreciated meeting Alexander (the owner) who made us feel so welcome. An excellent lunch and superb Champagne. We shall be returning for another trip in the near future. We can highly recommend the trip and must thank Michel for this wonderful experience.Visit to Champagne

Bonnie🇺🇸 United States

31 January 2019

Michel took us to some wonderful wineries, gave us background on each and pulled over to let us enjoy the scenery and get some wonderful pictures. He was very flexible in his planning of the day and made adjustments as he got a better feel for what we liked. Highly recommend spending a day with Michel.Great Day

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

29 January 2019

Michel was wonderful from our first moment to our last. I hope to make it a yearly excursion as he covers many wine areas in France.An excellent guide for champagne enthusias

Keith🇺🇸 United States

9 January 2019

The tour was interesting, but it definitely helps if you are a foodie.Definately A Foodie

Steve🇺🇸 United States

16 November 2018

We booked the VIP Champagne Tour with Michel and it was a top highlight of our trip to Paris. Michel communicated with us before the day to get details worked out, and was so fun to spend time with. He has this experience dialed in to make the whole day a fantastic experience. We have so many amazing pictures from the day, and learned a ton about champagne, and an incredible amount about the entire region. The tastings were great, and setup in such a way that you are learning while also enjoying delicious champagne. The place we stopped for lunch was fantastic, as was the bottle of wine we paired with it. The Reims Cathedral was stunning to end the day before our trip back to Paris. This isn't the cheapest tour, but I can say after the experience I felt it was worth every penny!!! Hindsight 20/20 - Things I know now after the experience #1 - Purchase 1-2 bottles at the artisan vineyard - It is an incredible value for the quality. We still regret not getting some. Don't make the same mistake. #2 - Wear practical shoes, as you will walk in the fields with grapes. Pack a light jacket as you will be outside in the morning and most likely in a wine cellar.Amazing Day - Stop Reading and Book This!!

Carolyn🇦🇺 Australia

29 October 2018

Our tour guide Michel was fantastic. He arrived on time to pick us up and was professional and courteous. He has a great knowledge of wine making and the Champagne region. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him and we would definitely recommend him as a guide. Champagne with the best!

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

8 October 2018

We were on a Mother/Daughter trip to Paris with high expectations of the Champagne region. We were a bit skeptical to book because it was our first time booking with WithLocals app but we are glad we did it! This was the highlight of our trip to Paris. Communicating with Michel was great planning our trip beforehand. Michel made great suggestions and recommendations. We are glad we trusted Michel. Michel showed us a great time. Michel was knowledgable, informative, and very familiar with our tour. Michel answered all of our questions! Thank you Michel for an amazing day!Highlight of our Paris Trip! Trust Michel

Hrefna🇮🇸 Iceland

31 July 2018

We had a fantastic day in Champagne with Michel. My husband and I already knew a bit about champagne making but we still learned a lot that day, as Michel is very knowledgeable about the whole process and could answer all of our questions. We tried a wide range of champagnes and the trip opened up our eyes to how many there are. We visited the vineyards and learned about how the different areas affect the vines and the history of wine making in the region. In the morning we visited a big wine house and were shown around and told about the process and in the afternoon we visited a small family-owned wine house where we had a lovely tasting on the terrace. Michel's English is excellent and was welcoming and easy to chat with, especially over the relaxed long lunch we took. Rather than rushing around seeing everything we spent the day at a leisurely pace, just enjoying this beautiful regions, nice food and delicious wines.VIP Day Trip to Champagne with a Wine Expert

Susan🇺🇸 United States

13 May 2018

My mother, sister and I had an exceptional day touring Champagne with Michel. He is a gracious host whose knowledge of wine and food made the day one we will remember for a long time. Michel has a great personality and his tour is one where you did not feel that you were rushing from spot to spot, rather it felt like you were having a leisurely day in the country with a friend. Beyond the tour, Michel also provided some great recommendations on both restaurants and chocolate shops in Paris. I highly recommend a wine or food tour with Michel to others and hope to have the pleasure of taking another tour with him again soon.Fantastic (bubblday with a wonderful host!

Nina🇺🇸 United States

28 April 2018

Thank you Michel for such a great day! We had a wonderful time drinking champagne going to a delightful little restaurant and getting more familiar with the champagne making process. Michel was very knowledgable, interesting and fun...fabulous!Champagne

dana🇺🇸 United States

20 April 2018

We spent the entire day with Michel and he did an amazing job. We had a group of 8 women, including my pregnant friend and my 95 year old grandmother. Michel was very sensitive to our special needs, knowledgeable about the Champagne and the area, allowed us to fully customize the trip, kept us on schedule, and brought us to some really special places. We were able to taste multiple champagnes, probably 7-8 throughout the day, he brought us to a fantastic seafood restaurant with excellent food and when we were ahead of schedule, included a last minute stop at a champagne store for a tasting in Riems. He helped us with our French pronunciation, made sure Gramma didn't roll down the hill in the wheelchair when we all rushed off to take photos, took many group shots on his own phone and sent them to us later, and was a safe and responsible driver. The choices he made for the two smaller Champagne houses were so excellent I cannot praise them enough. The first one was a place that didn't normally allow tours to the public. They remained open for us on a day they were normally closed. The second was above the most beautiful valley, with the sweetest woman and her dog to teach us and show us some differences in Brut, Extra Brut & Brut zero champagnes. We tasted multiple Grand Cru and Premier Cru throughout the day. Michel obviously put a lot of thought and effort into choosing experiences that he thought we would appreciate and he nailed it! This was an excellent tour, and I can say everything we experienced from the Cathedrale to the lunch, the Taittinger House, to the two smaller houses, to the end of the day in Hautvillers, were so well thought out and so well planned. We would highly recommend Michel and would love the opportunity to spend another day under his guidance!So much fun in Champagne!

Giuliana🇨🇦 Canada

16 April 2018

Our wonderful host Michel went out of his way to arrange a personalized wine tour on a Sunday when tours do not run because this was the only day we had available. Michel even picked us up and drove for the day when there was a threat of a train strike. Michel gave us an amazing personal tour of Chablis with walks in the vineyards, personal wine tastings and an amazing lunch in a fabulous restaurant. Michel was so knowledgeable about the area, the wines and the wine-making process which just enriched our local experience. Michel was very personable and accommodating and we were treated like honored guests. Great Sunday in Chablis

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

30 January 2018

Michel is the guide of choice for a wonderful tour of the Champagne region. We started early from Paris, met the charming owner of Voirin-Jumel Champagne in the beautiful village of Cramant where we got to taste their exquisite champagne, toured their cellar and champagne making process and, best of all, learned about the values and way of life of a small, family-owned vineyard which prides itself in the champagne region's tradition of family, hard-work and champagne-making excellence. And this was just the beginning. A stop in Reims for a wonderful lunch at Cul de Poule, view of the magnificent cathedral and tour of the Taittinger Champagne House rounded out a day filled with great champagne, delicious food and wonderful conversation. And we learned quite a bit about the process of making champagne - from the vineyard to the bottle. Michel told us that he varies his tours to keep things fresh and interesting for everyone. It worked for our group of seven and will work for you. Very highly recommended!Best way to tour the Champagne Region!

Ditesheim🇺🇸 United States

30 December 2017

We met Michel near place de la Bastille; definitely away from the tourist areas at an artisanal wine shop. We were a family of 6 ranging in age from 17 to 58. Michel took us to the marche bouvais a very old covered market just down the street. There he bought ( to accompany our wine) fresh oysters, cheese and charcuterie, cornichon, olives, pate. We then settled in around an old wooden table in a corner of the wine shop and Michel selected wines from small production vineyards in different French regions including burgundy, Bordeaux, haute savois, langedoc (southwest) and the French side of the Jura and Chanpagne. (6 bottles in all). He taught us the different varietals and appellations leaving us with an understanding and appreciation of French wines. Positives: An excellent learning and tasting experience (3hrs) with a very knowlegable wine expert. The wines were so great I bought 8 bottles to carry home! Pairings were great with true French delicacies. Michel is friendly his English is excellent. Negatives: this “tasting” was 80 euros a person and absolutely worth it. So not a negative for us. This is higher end for those who want to learn and enjoy wine with a local expert; it is not a one sip-one hour tour. Would I do it again: absolutely but I would do it day 1 ( we did it on our last day) Note: we had scheduled Michel for a tour to champagne and do to a last minute problem with the driver he had to cancel that tour early in the morning. He was so accommodating and help make our last day a wonderful send-off from Paris. French wines, delicacies with an expert

Melonie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 December 2017

How can I begin to describe the best tour guide with whom I have ever had the pleasure to spend a day!? “Amazing” - because all 8 of us ladies who went on Michel’s champagne tour had an amazing time. “Unforgettable” - because it will be the most memorable part of my first trip to Paris. “Thoughtful” - because Michel foresaw possible deterrents for our trip and made special, alternate plans to be sure that the tour happened! “Delicious” - because all of the champagne on the tours and the variety Michel recommended with our lunch was phenomenal. In fact, Several of us ordered cases of champagne to be delivered back in America! The champagne has already arrived and it’s wonderful. Therefore, Michel’s champagne tour is amazing, unforgettable, thoughtful and delicious! Au Revoir pour maintenant - MelonieA must do when in France

Mark🇺🇸 United States

10 November 2017

Michel put together a spectacular agenda for our day in Champagne. We had our 8-year-old daughter in tow, but Michel was incredibly patient and entertaining with her, too in spite of his having to deal with a personal emergency at the same time. He arranged our train ride and cabs out from Paris, very efficient and without any issues. We began the day in the vineyards, learning about the regional types of grapes used to produce Champagne, leading to a small family vintner, where our education continued. We learned about the harvest and production process, getting a chance to taste along the way. After a chance to try the finished product, we proceeded to our next stop... In Reims, Michel took us to a fantastic seafood restaurant, paired with some of the regions champagne. What a treat, everything was very fresh and well prepared. We finished with a tour of Tattinger and the old Roman chalk mines which are used for secondary fermentation and aging. Again finishing with a very pleasant tasting. We were feeling pretty good by the time we had to make it back to the train station for the ride back to Paris. What a great day, very enjoyable. Would highly recommend!Amazing day in Champagne

Jason🇺🇸 United States

11 October 2017

Michel knocked our socks off! Our trip included a visit to a large producer in the city of Riems where we glimpsed a portion of the several miles of caves deep under the Chateau which were filled with tens of millions of bottles aging. Both the caves and Chateau were filled with wonderful, whimsical modern art. We compared this to the simple small estate of a grower/producer in the tiny town of Ecueil. This cellars were simple and modern but had none of the flair of the larger competitor. But, O, their Champagne! Nuanced and aromatic. Clear aromas on the nose and pleasing the palate from beginning to middle to end. We bought a case on the spot to ship home. We learned much of the history of the Champagne region, the intricacies of production from the first grape blossom to the bottle you open, how there are many products to accommodate many palates, and--most importantly--how to find the Champagne that’s right for you. The trip and our time with Michel were rewarding and amazing. I highly recommend this most memorable adventure! First Class Champagne Adventure

Scott🇺🇸 United States

5 October 2017

Michel organized an incredible day in Champagne for us. He not only had everything planned out and set up...he is so incredibly knowledgeable. When were were at the Cathedral in Reims he had so much history knowledge of the region it was so interesting. I absolutely would recommend Michel again and look forward to future experiences.Day in Champagne

Dave🇺🇸 United States

11 September 2017

Michel made us feel like we were his friends that he was showing around some of his favorite spots; he taught us a lot and offered a lot of his own personal experience in the wine industry. Also, the lunch he took us to was one of the best we had in all of France! Would definitely recommend.Very knowledgeable and friendly!

Cari🇺🇸 United States

7 August 2017

Michel was an amazing host, he greeted me at my hotel prior to heading to the train station. He educated me about the Champagne region on the quick one hour ride. The first winery was amazing and I learned about every step of the process -wow! We then went to a local market, enjoyed a delicious lunch before heading to a large winery. Thank you Michel for making this a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing Day Learning & Drinking Champagne!