The Champagne Region: Private Day Trip from Paris with Tastings
French wines have a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and none more so than Champagne. This spectacular sparkling wine, cultivated using traditional methods for centuries, has long been associated with prestige and luxury, and visiting a ‘Maison de Champagne’ is a truly special experience. Our private Champagne day trip from Paris combines history, beautiful scenery and world-class wine to make for a delectable day out. With a private driver at your disposal throughout, you’ll journey into the heart of the Champagne region, visiting 2 champagne houses for winery tours and tastings and discovering the beautiful city of Reims and the charming town of Épernay along the way.
On your full-day private driving tour, you will:
- Spend the day exploring the world-famous Champagne region;
- Enjoy the undivided attention of your experienced local driver-guide and private transport;
- Start your adventure directly from your hotel in Paris with convenient pick up and drop off;
- Embark on a scenic route through the region’s gorgeous landscapes;
- Learn more about Champagne’s distinctive terroir and how it influences the flavours of the wine;
- Visit 2 different Champagne houses to gain insights into the pioneering methods behind Champagne production;
- Taste some of the finest wines each producer has to offer;
- Explore the historic city of Reims, the heart of the Champagne region;
- Visit Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece where French kings were crowned for centuries;
- Get acquainted with the lovely town of Épernay, often referred to as the “capital of Champagne”, and recognised by UNESCO for its vast network of wine cellars;
- Stroll along the famous Avenue de Champagne, a grand boulevard lined with ornate mansions and celebrate Champagne producers.
Discover the elegance and heritage of France’s most celebrated wine region on a private full-day excursion from Paris to Champagne. Departing directly from your hotel, you’ll settle into your private transportation with an experienced driver-guide at your disposal for the entire day. As you leave the capital behind, you’ll enjoy a leisurely drive through changing landscapes that gradually give way to vineyard-covered hills, offering a refined introduction to the region that produces the world’s most prestigious wine.
Your day begins in Reims, the most important city within the Champagne-Ardenne region, with a visit to a renowned Champagne house such as Taittinger, Pommery, Moët & Chandon, or Veuve Clicquot. Here, you’ll be introduced to the meticulous production process and descend into the remarkable chalk cellars where millions of bottles age in perfect conditions. Afterwards, you’ll get the chance to explore Reims itself, walking through its historic streets and visiting the magnificent Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture where generations of French kings have been crowned. There will also be time for a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not included), where you can sample some of Champagne’s top-notch regional cuisine.
In the afternoon, the journey continues to the picturesque town of Épernay, often regarded as the capital of Champagne and recognised by UNESCO for its extensive network of underground wine cellars. You’ll make your way along the illustrious Avenue de Champagne, lined with grand mansions that house some of the most prestigious names in the industry, before paying a visit to another lesser-known Champagne producer, where you’ll enjoy an intimate tour and tasting hosted by the owner. This offers you an intriguing contrast to the grandes maisons and a chance to appreciate Champagne on a more personal scale. As the day draws to a close, you can relax on the return journey to Paris, having enjoyed a comprehensive and indulgent introduction to Champagne.
