Champagne Remueur

Champagne Barrels

Champagne Philipponnat Clos de Goisses vineyards

Champagne holiday for Corporate Hospitality

Champagne stretches from around Troyes in the south (in the sub-district known as the Aube), to Reims in the north in the Marne district. The vineyards of the Marne are the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs (where the white grapes are concentrated) and the Vallée de la Marne.

Reims is home to many of the great names in Champagne: Krug, Roederer, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery, Taittinger and Charles Heidsieck as a few examples have their cellars here. It has a long and interesting history. It was very important in the Latter Roman Empire and there are several monuments still in evidence dating back to that era, including a Triumphal Arch, the Forum and the stone quarries or crayères which are still used as cellars by many Champagne Houses. The 13th century Cathedral has wonderful gargoyles and statues including “the Smiling Angel” and fine stained glass including windows by Marc Chagall. The early Frankish Kings were all crowned here and the Kings of France continued this tradition. In the First World War Reims was besieged and partially destroyed. Thankfully, some of the most beautiful and impressive buildings, such as the Cathedral and the Palais de Vergeur remain. The rebuilding too resulted in many fine buildings with “art nouveau” touches. Reims today is a lively commercial centre and University City.

Champagne is easily accessible from the UK and therefore along with the wonderful celebratory nature of the drink, makes an ideal day out for Corporate Hospitality with a difference.

Outline Suggested Itinerary: –

Day 1:
Afternoon arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Your tour manager will await you in the arrivals hall. (Or you could make the journey by Eurostar from St Pancras and we will meet you at either Paris or Champagne Ardennes TGV station)
Your coach and driver will be waiting for you on arrival and will take you to your hotel.
(It is just over two hours from Charles de Gaulle to the Champagne Region)
Check into 3* Hotel in the centre of Reims.

Arrival at hotel late afternoon, depending on traffic. Free time in Reims to explore the city, the cathedral, the shops and the street cafes.

Dinner: Gourmet four course dinner in the beautiful cellars of Champagne Veuve-Clicquot Ponsardin.

Day 2:
After breakfast you will be joined by your Tour Manager and the driver and taken to several visits of Champagne Houses and have a chance to taste their Champagne.

Lunch will be at an attractive auberge with a further selection of interesting champagnes.

Return to Paris Charles de Gaulle (You will need flights departing from 19.00 onwards) or to the train station in Reims.

Price

Based on 20 participants = £12000
Prices are subject to confirmation at time of booking and are used for illustration purposes only.

Zero rated for VAT.

The price includes: – One night in 3* hotel standard twin share rooms (four star options also available) – Buffet Breakfast – An executive coach and driver as per the itinerary. – Dinner at the beautiful cellars of Veuve- Clicquot – Lunch at a traditional auberge with a selection of different champagnes – A member of the Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours team will meet you at Paris or at the train station in Reims or Lille.