9 Best Champagne Houses to Visit + How to Book

by Nichole | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 | France, Best Wine Europe

There are so many Champagne houses. How do you choose which ones are worth visiting? My husband and I love visiting wine regions when we travel (23 so far!), so we were super excited to finally visit the Champagne region on a recent trip. We didn’t have the chance to visit all the ones on our list, but here is our curated selection of the 9 best Champagne houses to visit based on either our personal experience or very high tour ratings.

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01- Ruinart

Reims

→ Chalk Cellar Tour + Tastings: 85€

→ Exceptional Brunch + Tastings: 120€

Rating: Rue des Vignerons 5.0 / Tripadvisor 4.5

REASONS TO LOVE: My husband and I have done many wine tours, and Ruinart was one of the most organized and enjoyable wine tours we have done. We visited the historic chalk cellars deep beneath the city of Reims followed by two tastings of both their Blanc de Blancs and Brut Rosé (vintage and nonvintage). My Ruinart Champagne Tour Review has all the details!

BOOK RUINART

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02- Leclerc Briant

Epernay

→ Introduction Tour + 2 Tastings: 45 €

→ Immersion Tour + 4 Tastings: 75 €

Rating: Rue des Vignerons 4.9 / Tripadvisor 5.0

REASONS TO LOVE: We went during Harvest Season and had the unique experience of seeing the staff process the grapes followed by a tasting of 3 cuvées. Leclerc Briant owns the boutique hotel on the famous Avenue de Champagne, Le 25Bis. We stayed here and loved it!

BOOK LECLERC BRIANT

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03- Taittinger

Reims

→ Tastings x 2 (Brut Rosé + Prestige Rosé): 40€

→ Tour & Tasting (Prestige Rosé and the Brut Millésimé accompanied by appetizers): 80€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.6 / Tripadvisor 4.0

REASONS TO LOVE: Taittinger has a great reputation for providing an incredible Champagne tour experience. They normally include a tour of their historic chalk cellars, but they are closed for renovation.

BOOK TAITTINGER

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04- Pommery

Reims

→ Guided cellar tour + 2 Tastings: 48€

→ Vine to Glass Tour (guided cellar tour) + Tasting of Cuvée de Prestige Louise: 72€

→ Gastronomic Tour (cellar tour + lunch/dinner) + Champagne: 145€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.4 / Tripadvisor 4.0

REASONS TO LOVE: You can’t miss the whimsical buildings and the famous chalk cellars. You have the option of visiting Villa Demoiselle, the prestigious home that showcases Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

BOOK POMMERY

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05- Joseph Desruets

Hautvillers

Tour + 3 Tastings: 15€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.9/ Tripadvisor 5.0

REASONS TO LOVE: This Champagne House has been around since 1888! They still press their grapes with the same old oak press, which you can see during the tour. We enjoyed a tasting of three Premier Cru Champagnes. The Cuvée Coeur de Pinots was our favorite! Very friendly wine staff.

BOOK JOSEPH DESRUETS

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06- Gaston Chiquet

Dizy

3 Tastings: 16€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.9 / Tripadvisor 5.0

REASONS TO LOVE: Reviewers rave about the warm hospitality and very knowledgeable staff at this Champagne house. They produce high-quality Champagne at an affordable price point. We purchased the Champagne Gaston Chiquet Spécial Club 2014 at Trésors de Champagne Boutique wine shop to enjoy back home, which was excellent. I wish I had purchased more.

BOOK GASTON CHIQUET

Drinking Veuve Clicquot champagne in the Chalkley Treehouse at Lion Sands River Lodge

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07- Veuve Clicquot

Reims

→ Cellar visit + tasting of Brut Yellow Label: 35€

→ Art of Aging Tour (Comparative tasting of 4 vintages: Cave Privée 1990, Vintage Brut 2002, Vintage Brut & Rosé 2015 + Cheese tasting): 150€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.9 / Tripadvisor 4.5

REASONS TO LOVE: My first experience sipping Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne was in a treehouse in the African bush celebrating a big wedding anniversary. You can see why this brand has become synonymous with exceptional Champagne, and it’s because of one incredible woman, Madame Clicquot. Discover the history, walk through the chalk cellars, and sip on some of the best Champagne France has to offer.

BOOK VEUVE CLICQUOT

Perrier-Jouet Champagne House in Epernay France

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08- Perrier-Jouët

Epernay

→ Art of Chardonnay Tour (history + 2 tastings): 100€

→ Art of Vintage Tour (vintage tastings): 170€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.9 / Tripadvisor 4.0

REASONS TO LOVE: The renowned Perrier-Jouët Champagne house is well known for its complex, floral, elegant Champagnes. It has a unique Champagne Bar in addition to a beautiful outdoor terrace to enjoy a tasting on a sunny day. They also serve delicious food pairings for an additional cost.

BOOK PERRIER-Jouët

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09- Moët & Chandon

Epernay

→ Signature (cellar tour + 2 tastings: Moët Impérial + Grand Vintage Blanc): 60€ or Grand Vintage (cellar tour + 2 tastings: Grand Vintage Blanc + Grand Vintage Rosé): 80€

→ Terroir Treasures (vineyard visit + cellar tour + 2 tastings of Grand Vintage Blanc + Grand Vintage Rosé): 200€

Rating: Rues des Vignerons 4.7 / Tripadvisor 4.5

REASONS TO LOVE: The iconic Moët & Chandon boasts one of the largest networks of underground wine cellars (17 miles!). Professional guides, an exceptional venue, and of course fantastic Champagne.

BOOK Moët & Chandon

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How to book the Champagne houses

Not all Champagne Houses are easy to book. We love using the French platform Rues des Vignerons to directly book all of our wine experiences in France.

You get instant confirmation of your reservation, and there’s no extra fee for this service! Plus, they tell you if you can book the tour in English. We do not speak French, so we needed to make sure the Champagne tour could be conducted in English.

Plus, I love that you can read fellow travelers’ reviews BEFORE you book the experience. For all of my recommended Champagne houses, I have included the overall Rues des Vignerons rating based on those reviews.

Please note that not all Champagne houses are on this platform.

Happy sipping!

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Map of best Champagne houses to visit

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Map view of best Champagne houses to visit

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Where to stay in Champagne

Le 25Bis by Leclerc Briant

Bedroom No. 3 at Le25Bis by Leclerc Briant in Epernay France

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We stayed at this incredible boutique hotel located on the famous street, Avenue de Champagne. Breakfast every morning includes a lovely glass of Leclerc Briant Champagne. For more incredible hotels, don’t miss my top 7 boutique stays in Champagne!

I’m Nichole, the author of all the blog posts on Enriching Pursuits. Think of me as your geeky DIY discerning travel friend who dives deep—Google Page 20 deep—to uncover the best ways to enjoy exceptional outdoor adventures and foodie experiences.

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