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Explore ancient battlefield sites and hear stories from the front line on this 2.5-hour First World War tour in northern France. Head into the Argonne Forest, site of fierce fighting between German and Allied forces during WWI. Discover campsites, trenches and tunnels used by the soldiers. Listen as your guide reads diary entries from French and German fighters serving on the front line, and hear tales of their hardships. See hidden communication posts, field hospital sites and canon bunkers, all interconnected during the war of 1914-1918.

Enjoy an immersive and intimate way to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes, vineyards, and wineries of the Champagne region on this private driving tour. Pick between several tour times, meet your guide at your area hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll receive an introduction to the area’s landmarks (including the Moulin de Verzenay, the Reims Mountain, and more), will hear Champagne-themed tales, and will even indulge in a wine tasting.

Turn back the time and discover "the hell of Verdun", one of the most important and terrifying battles of the first world war. Through this tour, thanks to your guide, you will understand the specificities of this battle, walking on the path of the soldiers, visiting the fortifications, the trenches, and the remaining shell holes. You will be impressed by the impressive Ossuary and this endless number of crosses... How not to be touch by the sacrifice of those brave young men (and women), whatever the country they were fighting for.

Reims is the Champagne capital of France and there’s no better place to sample the world’s finest Champagne. This full-day tour includes a tour of the Veuve Clicquot Champagne estate, a visit to the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Reims, a Champagne lunch, and Champagne tasting in the Montagne de Reims’ vineyards.

Enjoy an unforgettable day in private with your local guide in the most beautiful sites and landscapes of Champagne classified as UNESCO World Heritage from Reims to Epernay, stopping in the most famous villages and vineyards of Champagne ! - Reims, City of Kings and its Cathedral - Epernay, Capital of Champagne ans its famous Avenue de Champagne - Lunch in an renowned village (1 bottle for 2 + Ratafia, Marc of Champagne & Fine of Marne) - Sabering Experience (opening a bootle of Champagne like Napoleon) Historical hillsides of Champagne classified Unesco World Heritage Site : Ay Grand cru and Hautvillers «cradle of Champagne» - Meeting with a local producer : champagne making process, winery, cellar then tasting - Private guided tour of the Dom Perignon abbey church in Hautvillers

Cross the famous Avenue de Champagne of Epernay called the most expensive Avenue in the World with its 200 million bottles in cellars, wander through the villages classified at the highest of the Champagne appellation and in front of exceptional sites such as Chateau de Saran, the ultra private property where LVMH receives its biggest customers and VIPs ... Visit families of producers and taste many 100% Grand cru Champagnes (min.6) : natural champagne with no dosage, old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels... And that without forgetting to thank Dom Pérignon in the church of the renowned village of Hautvillers called the "Champagne cradle" where he rests. We will not fail to stop on the hillsides classified as World Heritage by Unesco, in one of the most beautiful panoramic views, and where Dom Pérignon has carried out his experiments, to taste other famous drinks such as Ratafia, Fine of Marne and Marc of Champagne... Believe me, you will be an expert in Champagne after this tour !

You are looking to visit Champagne and live an unforgettable and romantic moment for two in private ! This tour is made for you ! Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? Wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ . Its historic hillsides are classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru... it's where you will enjoy an unforgettable gourmet champagne picnic with my sabering experience ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever and I will offer you a candle that you will light in symbol of your love !

Meet us at 9:30 am, at Le Clos Corbier, our headquarter in Mareuil-sur-Ay, where your bike will be ready for you to ride and start your Champagne experience. Our team will welcome you and brief you about the e-bike and itinerary. We will also provide you with our roadbook full of our local team’s tips and anecdotes: Must-see historical places to visit, nice typical villages and great picture spots… you will have all the information to enjoy a unique French experience! Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations and breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back, and deserve your Champagne glass to have an introduction to Champagne tasting. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes.

This 2-hour crash course in Reims leaves you with the skills and knowledge to taste champagne like the experts and impress your friends back home. Enjoy three tastings with accompanying snacks as your guide offers in-depth background about the Reims wine region and the intricacies of champagne production. A small group size ensures an intimate experience and your instructor’s full attention.

We will drive on the touristic road of the champagne area. You will enjoy views, discover the vineyards, landscapes of the area which are listed as UNESCO world heritage and go on with a champagne cellar visit and tasting. The vineyards are planted on the hillside of the mountain of Reims. At each stop, I will give you informations through funny stories and explain you why the place is unique but the Champagne too : the grappe varieties, the plants growing, the harvest and the most important the tasting ! My friend winemaker will welcome us at his place and we will visit his family exploitation. He will explain you his daily work and show you the different steps of production of champagne : from the press to the cellar going through the tanks room where the juices are stock waiting for the bottleling. We will save a lot of time for the tasting which is the most important. I also orgonise more complete tours in an all day with lunch and visits.

You will discover famous Grand cru villages, visit families of producers/growers and taste many 100% Grand cru Champagnes : natural champagne with no dosage, old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels... All the villages we will cross are classified at the highest of the appellation in Champagne . We will visit "Côte de Blancs", kingdom of the Grand cru "Blanc de Blancs" as well as my village Aÿ-Champagne ( where is located Bollinger, Deutz...) and its famous pinot noir. Do you know that Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ ". Its historic hillsides are classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard Grand cru. it's where you will enjoy an unforgettable gourmet Champagne picnic with my spectacular sabering experience !

My name is Paul Sanders. I am based in the Champagne region, and my mission is to provide you with a great experience when touring notable memory sites. I hold a PhD in history and I am a published author with a 40-year old passion for the sites I visit with my clients.This means that they receive a level of insight that is uncommon for regular tour guides and hobby historians working elsewhere. My advertised rate is a standard group rate for 2 full days of visits - a couple pays as much as a group of 8 (max. size accepted). My tours can be customized to your tastes, interests and preferences. And I do offer a portfolio of shorter half-day tours and longer multiple-day tours to war and memory sites beyond the Champagne region.

Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ ". Its historic hillsides are now classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru. We will meet a family of producer/grower who will open the doors of their cellar and winery to discover the champagne making process and their specificities, which will be followed by a tasting of course ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever !

Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon and Taittinger is a not-to-be-missed experience for connoisseurs of vintage French bubbly. This small-group tour of the Champagne-producing region of Reims, France also includes a stroll down the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.

Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ ". Its vineyard is one of the first planted in Champagne and its historic hillsides are now classified as World Heritage by Unesco. Its terroir and landscapes are exceptional and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru. I invite you to discover all this and much more in my company during a getaway accessible to all ! Oh, I forgot : do you know the 3 famous spirits of Champagne : Ratafia, Fine of Marne and Marc of Champagne ? I also plan to let you know them during a tasting ! See you soon in Champagne :) Your local guide Isabelle

Engaging and extremely knowledgeable guide. In the heart of Champagne Vineyard, in contact with winemakers. Exhaustive discovery of the vineyard, the history of the region and grape varieties of Champagne. Customized experience to learn a lot about Champagne with some activities on demand (Sabrage, Champagne and food pairing at the winemaker's table, Harvesting...)

You will be pick up directly at your place in Reims or Epernay. ​ Visit the well-known cellars of Ruinart. ​ Enjoy a tasting of 2 different Ruinart champagnes in the tasting room. ​ Go shopping in the branding Ruinart shop.​​ ​ Enjoy a drive in the UNESCO classified landscapes and vineyards of Champagne.​ ​

Meet us at Le Clos Corbier our headquarter in Mareuil-sur-Ay, where your bike will be ready for you to ride and start you Champagne experience. Our team will welcome you and provide you with our A la Française roadbook full of our local team’s tips and anecdotes: Must-see historical places to visit, nice typical villages and great picture spots… you will have all the information’s to enjoy a unique French experience! Your e-bike will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. Enjoy breathtaking views on the UNESCO world’s heritage vines of Champagn. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne. Continue your exploration of Hautvillers by visiting the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Experience a cycle down the Marne canal to make your way back to the Clos Corbier and deserve your Champagne glass commented by a local guide that will introduce you to Champagne tasting.

Reims is referred to as the city of Coronation and Champagne. Discover the city immersed in an atmosphere imbued with both the elegance of Art Deco facades and the charm of a city rebuilt after World War I. Admire the 13th-century jewel of Reims known as the Notre-dame Cathedral, designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Taking a stroll through Reims beautiful architecture and fascinating history, you will get a chance to know one of the world's most famous Champagne wine regions. You will learn about: Founded circa 80 BC Roman Empire The Gallic Wars Saint Sixtus of Reims The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reims French Wars of Religion The Battle of Ivry World War II unconditional surrender document was signed in Reims The Coronation City

Start the day with a stop at the ossuary “La ferme de Navarin”, monument inaugurated by General Gouraud in 1924, in memory of French soldiers who died during the Great war. Your guide will then drive you to the Meuse region, in the heart of the forest where the “Kronprinz” shelter is located, one of the German soldiers camp. Explore the famous hillock of Vauquois, full of galleries, where 14,000 soldiers lost their lives along a tiny portion of the Western front. Be driven to the historic site of Varennes-en-Argonne, at the Pennsylvania American war memorial and admire the magnificent panorama of the valley of the Aire. Hear a fascinating aside about the king Louis XVI who got arrested there in 1791. Discover the most well-known American cemetery of the World War I in Romagne sous Montfaucon. Come across the impressive ossuary in Douaumont, where unidentified French and German soldiers rest. End this trip with a visit of the “Fort de Douaumont”, iconic fortress of the Verdun battle.

This tour is a champagne lover’s dream. Enjoy the freedom of not having to organize transport, as you have a minivan to drive you between spread out attractions. Make the most of your day by sightseeing in Reims, seeing the UNESCO-listed Cathedral, and then having a tour of the Veuve Cliquot winery. Entrance fees, champagne tastings, a guide, and a delicious regional lunch are included, making it the ultimate fun, informative, and hassle-free day.

Enjoy an unforgettable day in private with your local guide in the most beautiful sites and landscapes of Champagne classified as UNESCO World Heritage from Reims to Epernay, stopping in the most famous villages and vineyards of Champagne ! - Reims, City of Kings and its Cathedral - Epernay, Capital of Champagne ans its famous Avenue de Champagne - Lunch in an renowned village (1 bottle for 2 + Ratafia, Marc of Champagne & Fine of Marne) - Sabering Experience (opening a bootle of Champagne like Napoleon) - Historical hillsides of Champagne classified Unesco World Heritage Site : Ay Grand cru and Hautvillers «cradle of Champagne» - Meeting with a local producer : champagne making process, winery, cellar then tasting - Private guided tour of the Dom Perignon abbey church in Hautvillers

Do you know that my village of Aÿ - which is only 5 minutes from Epernay and 35 minutes from Reims - was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ? The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called " Wines of Aÿ ". Its historic hillsides are now classified as World Heritage by Unesco and the vineyard is classified at the highest in the appellation : Grand cru. We will meet a family of producer/grower who will open the doors of their cellar and winery to discover the champagne making process and their specificities, which will be followed by a tasting of course ! Do you know who Dom Pérignon really is ? you will be surprised by the real story ... I will show you in the vineyards where all his experiments took place and where the first Champagne cellars he dug is located .... we will go then thank him in the church where he officiated and where he is now rest forever !

EXCEPTIONAL DOM PERIGNON EXPERIENCE ​ 1 - Pick up where you are staying in Reims or in Epernay and drive you safely. 2 - Visit the village where Dom Perignon lived and created the champagne. ​ 3 - Visit the Dom Perignon cellars in Epernay where all the bottles of Dom Perignon are made and aged. 4 - Learn the history of Dom Perignon and the special way of doing of this unique quality champagne. ​ 5 - Taste 2 glasses of Dom Perignon in a private tasting salon with a detailled presentation of each glass. 6 - Enjoy Dom Perignon shop before leaving if you want.