Two days tour Champagne & war
Visit some of the finest Champagnes houses of large and small production. Tasting at local Whisky distillery. Followed with a visit of the Reims cathedral, WW1 fortress, an authentic trenches of WW1 and learn about the dark days of Nazi occupation in the Champagne region. A great combination for Wine and War passionate.
One of the most authentic trenches in Europe
Reims cathedral during its famous Christmas market
Spectacular panorama & sightseeing
2000
Highlights of the tour
- Taittinger Champagne
- Fort Pompelle
- Reims cathedral
- Authentic WW1 trenches
- Whisky distillery
- Other interresting sightseeing
The price of the tour is 2000 Euros
- Price for the group: 1 to 7 guest
- Direct pick up and drop off to your accommodation
- Private guide / driver (same person)
- Tour itinerary and flexibility to change the tour
- Spacious, aircoditioned minibus
Full description of the tour
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY ONE
| 8:00am depart | Direct pick up from your accommodation in Paris |
| Taittinger Champagne | Visit and tasting at the famous house Taittinger. Learn about Champagne making and Walk the oldest cellars in the region that saved lives of many during WW1 |
| G.H. Martell | Tasting at a mid size family producer |
| Lunch at La Crayere | Brasserie in a chateau with beautiful gardens and two hidden WW2 bunkers |
| Fort de la Pompelle | Museum and WW1 fortress defending the Reims city during WW1 |
| Reims | Stop and sightseeing of various monuments and Champagne houses |
| Reddition museum | Place where Nazi Germany surrendered in May 1945 |
| Reims Cathedrale | Visit of the famous cathedral where the French kings were crowned |
| +/-5pm drop off to your hotel in Reims | Suggestion of the hotels will be sent to you upon booking |
PROPOSED ITINERARY DAY TWO
| L a Main de Massige | WW 1 trenches that were forgotten till 2008 when reconstruction works began. Today it is the most authentic site of WW1 trenches in the Europe. Some movies and documentaries were shot here |
| Verzenay windmill | With a beautiful views the windmill was used as a observation post during both world wars |
| Whisky distillery | Visit and tasting of a unique French whisky distillery (optional - can be changed for anything else) |
| Sightseeing of Epernay | Small town in the heart of Champagne with its famous Avenue de Champagne |
| Hautvillers Abbey | An Benedictine abbey in a picturesque village where Champagne was discovered by the monk DOM Perignon |
| Hautvillers | Tasting of Champagne at a small producer |
| Various sightseeing | Various stops on the road towards Paris: Panorama of the "Valley of Epernay", Commonthwealth, Italian, German WW1 cemetery and other |
| +/- 4:30pm depart | Direct drop off to your accommodation in Paris or airport |
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Governmental tax - No hidden extra fees
- VIP Private Trip 1 to 7 guests – Price is for the group
- Private spacious and luxury Van – Full option 7 seater mini bus
- English speaking driver / guide
- Insurance while guest in the car (transportation insurance)
- Pick up and drop off from and to the hotel/accommodation in Paris
- Full transportation including all road charges (petrol, parking, highway fees)
- Planning and Flexibility of the itinerary
- Suggestions and booking of hotels & restaurants (If needed)
- For multiple day tour - guides accommodation, breakfast and dinner are covered
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks & snacks expenses
- Entrance fees to any museums, activities, visits and tastings
- Your own hotel - accommodation - overnight stay
- Guides lunch on guests expenses (20Euros max)
- Any additional or personal expenses
- Guides gratuity (optional)
- Each guest personal insurance : The guest has to be covered with his own private international travel insurance for any accidents or sickness while being on the tour as Private Trip does not take any responsibility for it
Useful informations
Good clothes and good walking shoes. Mornings in the Champagne region can be very cold as well as the visit of the cellars where the temperature drops to a constant 10 °C (50° F).