Self Guided Podcast Tour Reims Empires of the Champagne Widows

Reims, France
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Duration1h 40m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Descend into the dual world of Reims, where ancient Roman chalk quarries birthed a global luxury empire. Join Marco, a culinary expert, and Diana, a historian of geology and ambition, as they uncover the fierce widows and visionary barons who transformed a regional, defective wine into liquid gold. This immersive journey explores cathedral-like cellars, architectural warfare, and the silent, ancient stone that made it all possible.

- A 3.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 100 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    An Elizabethan-style château built by a visionary widow, sitting atop a vast underground city of Roman chalk pits.
  2. 10m
    An architectural masterpiece transitioning between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, representing the aesthetic ambition of the champagne barons.
  3. 10m
    The oldest established Champagne house, featuring the deepest and most cathedral-like Gallo-Roman chalk cellars in Reims.
  4. 10m
    The estate of the famous 'Widow Clicquot', who revolutionized the industry by inventing the riddling table and globalizing the luxury brand.
  5. 10m
    A modern champagne house built directly over the ruins of a 13th-century abbey, highlighting the commodification of sacred history.
  6. 10m
    A UNESCO-listed basilica that serves as the historical and spiritual anchor of Reims, contrasting sacred preservation with commercial exploitation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the main transit hub in Reims, take local transit toward Domaine Pommery. Walk the final stretch to Domaine Pommery, 5 Place du Général Gouraud, 51100 Reims. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Basilique Saint-Remi, Place Saint-Remi, 51100 Reims, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Reims. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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