Champagne and Reims Private Day Trip from Paris with Premium Transport
Sip bubbly alongside sommeliers at famous cellars with van transport and hotel pickup included
If you love champagne and want a proper day in its homeland, this private tour is for you. Everything is handled, from start to finish. A friendly English-speaking driver collects you at your Paris hotel and takes you straight into the rolling vineyards of the Champagne region. Visit the Reims Cathedral, explore chalk cellars, pause for lunch in Épernay, and toast Dom Pérignon at the Abbey of Hautvillers. Ready to raise a glass to the place that started it all?
What You Get With This Tour
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Toast where the bubbly was born
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Round-trip private van transport
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Central Paris hotel pickup
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English-speaking driver
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Visit the Reims Cathedral
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Tastings at 2 Champagne houses
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Private experience
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Guide tips
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Lunch
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at your Paris hotel
Start your day with private hotel pickup from your central Paris stay, where your driver greets you with a warm welcome. Slip into the premium van and settle in for a scenic ride toward the heart of Champagne country. -
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Cruise into the Champagne countryside
Roll out of Paris and watch as pavement turns into rolling vineyards, sleepy stone villages, and golden fields. Tune in as your driver shares stories of the monks, royals, and traditions that shaped this storied region. -
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Step inside Reims Cathedral
Arrive in Reims and step into the soaring nave of Notre-Dame de Reims, where French kings once stood to be crowned. Gaze up at the Gothic arches, glowing rose windows, and the gentle face of the Smiling Angel. -
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Tour the cellars at Taittinger
Next, slip into the candlelit chalk cellars of Taittinger, carved deep beneath the streets of Reims long ago. Learn how Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay are coaxed into some of the world's most loved bubbly. *Taittinger may be substituted for another equally authentic Champagne house. -
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Pause for lunch in Épernay
Wander down Épernay's famed Avenue de Champagne, with more than 300 cellars resting quietly beneath your feet. Linger over a slow lunch at a local bistro, then drift past boutique wine shops on the prettiest street in France. -
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Pay homage at the Abbey of Hautvillers
Then climb into the hilltop village of Hautvillers, where the monk Dom Pérignon first dreamed up sparkling wine. Stroll the abbey grounds and gardens, gazing across the soft, sun-dappled slopes that started it all. -
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Sip more bubbly at a second Champagne house
Finally, swing by another champagne house for another round of bubbly. Compare its style to the first Champagne house you visited and learn more about the process of turning grapes into sparkling wine. -
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Your tour ends in central Paris
As the afternoon turns into evening, climb back into the van and settle in for a relaxing ride home. Before long, you’ll arrive back at where your adventure first began.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Hotel pick-up: Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off are included for centrally located Paris accommodations. Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout.
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us in advance, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes champagne tastings; participants should be of legal drinking age in France (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Tour Changes: While we do our best to visit Taittinger, this stop is sometimes substituted for another exceptional champagne house in the area based on availability.
Lunch: Lunch is not included, but you'll have free time in Épernay to enjoy a meal at your own pace. Your driver will have plenty of recommendations.
Dress Code: Comfortable attire and walking shoes are recommended for the cobblestone streets of Reims, Épernay, and Hautvillers.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking driver
Private, air-conditioned van transport from Paris
Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Paris
Visit to Reims Cathedral
Guided cellar tour and champagne tasting at Taittinger (or comparable house)
Free time in Épernay for lunch on the Avenue de Champagne
Visit to the grounds of the Abbey of Hautvillers
Cellar visit and champagne tasting at a family-owned grower
Private group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Camera
Water bottle
Light jacket or sweater (in cooler months)
Money for lunch
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Customer Reviews
A great way to spend a whole day when in France. My sisters and I had a lovely time, very relaxed. Our driver was very kind and pleasant. We used Tour guy 3x on our vacation and had the best experience each time!
This was a honeymoon trip for my husband and myself. Our driver picked us up at our hotel and our adventure began. It was morning, so we were a bit sleepy and the driver let us snooze a little. As we got closer, he started explaining the area of Champagne. We ended up at two different champagne houses and had a great place for lunch. Highly recommend!
Our driver, tour guide did not speak much English and could not educate us about the sites, scenery along the beautiful drive to our first winery in Champagne. He did guide us to a great place for lunch. We went to 2 wineries, the first was fabulous and gave the 3 of us a private tour when the other large group was late. The second was also a newer winery, but not very sophisticated, only used one grape and we left early. Would have been much better had we gone to an older, different winery to get a better experience of the region.
Wow it was so beautiful! We had a great time exploring the area, and with a private van it felt so luxurious! The lunch was so good with the Champagne they make right there, so cool!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch provided?
Lunch isn't included on this tour. You'll have free time on Épernay's Avenue de Champagne to enjoy a meal at a local bistro at your own pace, and your driver will have plenty of recommendations for where to go.
Is this tour family-friendly?
Yes, this private tour can be tailored to families. Tastings are intended for guests 18 and older (the legal drinking age in France), but younger travelers are welcome to join for the sightseeing, scenery, and village stops along the way.
What should I wear?
Dress comfortably for the weather, and consider bringing a light jacket as cellars can be cool.
Can I purchase Champagne to take home?
Yes! You’ll have the opportunity to buy bottles directly from the producers.
What Champagne houses will we visit?
You will visit both Taittinger Champagne (subject to availability) and a smaller, family-run producer for a more intimate experience.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Some locations, particularly cellars, may have stairs or uneven surfaces. Please inform us in advance so we can check accessibility options.
Can I request a specific Champagne house to visit?
Visits to major Champagne houses depend on availability, but we can try to accommodate requests.
How long is the drive from Paris to the Champagne region?
The drive is roughly 2 to 3 hours each way through rolling French countryside. You'll travel in a private, air-conditioned luxury van with English commentary from your driver along the way.
