Spend a day in Reims exploring Ruinart’s ancient chalk cellars, touring Notre‑Dame de Reims and tasting at a small grower. This private full‑day tour blends cellar history, cathedral architecture, and hands‑on champagne tastings.
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The tour begins on a bright platform at Reims Centre station, where an English‑speaking certified guide greets the group and leads you into the city’s limestone underworld. Stalactite‑pocked galleries and cool, quiet chalk cellars hold rows of riddling racks and sleeping bottles; the air smells faintly of yeast and the mineral chalk that gives Champagne its signature lift.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks and standing during tastings
Wildlife
History
Reims has been an important ceremonial center since Roman times; the city’s chalk quarries became ideal cellars for bottle aging and were later recognized as UNESCO heritage.
Conservation
Champagne producers increasingly adopt sustainable viticulture and reduced‑impact cellar practices; respect vineyard boundaries and avoid trampling vines.
Reserve your spot on the Ruinart Wine Tasting and Private Tour in Champagne today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid ID for tastings
French law requires ID for alcohol service — carry passport or EU ID to avoid missed tastings.
Wear comfortable, closed shoes
Cellars have uneven stone steps and vineyard paths can be muddy — sturdy shoes improve comfort.
Reserve lunch in advance
Popular Reims restaurants fill at midday; book if you want a sit‑down pairing with Champagne.
Hydrate between tastings
Sip water provided in the vehicle and pace samples to keep tasting fresh throughout the day.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for cellar steps, cobbles and vineyard tracks.
Light waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry and warm during countryside stops in variable weather.
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Reusable water bottle
Useful for staying hydrated between tastings; bottled water is usually provided.
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Compact camera or phone with power bank
Capture cellar details and vineyard panoramas without running out of power.