Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin

Champagne dinner

Champagne Vineyards

Champagne day trip 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 the closest wine region to the UK and therefore along with the wonderful celebratory nature of the drink, makes an ideal day out for Corporate Hospitality with a difference, a staff Christmas Party, a thank-you to staff for a target achieved – and as it is only a day out of the office means minimum “down-time” – though a Friday would therefore be the recommended day!

Outline Itinerary: –

Early this morning you will take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille.

Your local tour guide will meet you on your arrival in Lille and take you to meet your luxury coach and driver who will transport you to a private champagne visit in a small high quality Champagne House near Reims. Here you will enjoy a visit of the Champagne house and taste a selection of their Champagnes over a gourmet lunch.

After lunch your luxury coach will transfer you back to Lille train station in time to catch your return Eurostar train back to St Pancras arriving around 20.00

Price

Based on a party of 30 travelling, the total price would be £9,500 – £10,000 net and confidential.
Prices are subject to confirmation at time of booking.
Prices are zero rated for Vat.

This day trip includes:

• Second class return train to Lille (First class possible for an additional cost)

• Luxury return coach transfers from Lille train station with a glass of champagne served en route. The guide will explain something about Champagne tasting and making en route to ensure an educational aspect to the day as well if required (and to get the best out of the experience this is recommended)

• Local bi-lingual tour manager to meet the party and escort them throughout the day.

• Visit and Gourmet lunch at a Champagne house served with Champagne, mineral water and coffee (half a bottle per person included, if more required this will need to be paid for on the spot or can be arranged and agreed in advance)

• Notes on Champagne, maps etc.

All monies paid to Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours in connection with this event are financially protected against our failure with Aito Trust.

Terms and conditions of booking apply which will be sent before you book. Please email us for a quote.