Weekend Tour to Champagne Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th July

A WEEKEND TOUR TO CHAMPAGNE! If you have ever wanted to visit this fascinating area, discover the secret of the bubble, and find out what makes champagne the celebratory drink par excellence, then this is the weekend for you. You will see the miles of cellars dug out of chalk where millions of bottle age gracefully, learn how champagne is made, and discover what makes it so special. You will visit one Grande Marque producer and, the highlight of the weekend… three hand-picked family producers who offer unbeatable quality and value as well as a very personal experience. There will plenty of time to explore the beautiful city of Reims from our centrally located hotel and sample its fine restaurants.

AND this special 4 Day Trip coincides with the ‘Secrets du Petit Bonhomme’ Wine Fair in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne where we will go on Saturday afternoon. This will be an excellent opportunity to taste lots of champagnes from different producers in the same village. For further details see https://www.secretsdupetitbonhomme.com/

The weekend includes travel from London Victoria in a spacious coach and crossing to Calais by ferry. We'll be staying for 3 nights in Reims in the luxurious, centrally-located, modern 4 star, De la Paix Hotel in their upgraded 'Privilege' rooms https://www.bestwestern-lapaix-reims.com/fr/

**For the draft daily itinerary and cost of the tour and what is included, and to book see https://criterionwinetours.com/product/champagne-wine-tour-2026/**

For any questions about the tour email christos@criterionwinetours.com

Cheers,
Christos