Champagne Day Trip: Reims Cathedral, Cellar Tastings and Vineyards
A private journey through royal history and the finest champagne houses of the Marne
This private Champagne day trip from Paris brings together the Gothic grandeur of Reims Cathedral, guided cellar visits at two distinguished champagne houses, and a traditional French lunch in the countryside, all within a single, unhurried day.
Departing Paris by high-speed train, you reach Reims in under an hour, accompanied throughout by a knowledgeable local guide. The morning is devoted to the city itself, its medieval streets, royal monuments, and the UNESCO-listed cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries.
The afternoon shifts to the vineyards. A private driver takes you to two champagne houses, where you explore chalk cellars carved deep beneath the hillsides and taste a curated selection of six glasses across both visits, including Grand Cru harvests at the second estate in Mailly-Champagne.
Because the tour is entirely private, the pace is yours to set. Whether you linger in the vines for photographs or spend extra time in conversation with a cellar master, the day adapts to your interests rather than a fixed group schedule.
Tour Highlights
Travel from Paris to Reims in 45 minutes aboard a high-speed TGV train, accompanied by your local guide from the moment you depart.
Walk through Reims and visit Notre-Dame de Reims, the Gothic cathedral that served as the coronation site for the kings of France.
Visit two champagne houses and taste six glasses of champagne in total, including three Grand Cru selections at the second estate.
Stroll through the vineyards of Mailly-Champagne and see firsthand the terroir that defines one of France's most celebrated appellations.
Enjoy a traditional French lunch at a golf club restaurant in Bezannes, situated in a calm and comfortable countryside setting.
The tour is fully private, meaning the guide, driver, and cellar visits are reserved exclusively for your group throughout the day.
Discover Roman heritage at the Cryptoportique, a subterranean forum dating to the first century, alongside the Place Royale in central Reims.
Day Itinerary
Meet your local guide at the designated Paris train station and board the high-speed TGV. The journey to Reims takes approximately 45 minutes in a comfortable, air-conditioned carriage.
On arrival, your guide leads you through the historic heart of Reims, including the Place Drouet-d'Erlon with its Fontaine Subé, the Place Royale, and the Cryptoportique, a Roman forum from the first century.
Explore the UNESCO-listed cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and renowned as the traditional coronation site of French kings. Your guide provides context on its history and extraordinary Gothic architecture.
Your private driver collects you and takes you to the first champagne house in Reims. You tour the chalk cellars, learn about the production process and the history of the estate, and taste three glasses of champagne.
A short drive brings you to a restaurant set within a golf club in the nearby village of Bezannes, where you enjoy a traditional French lunch in a relaxed and scenic countryside environment.
The afternoon concludes at a champagne house in Mailly-Champagne, deep within the vineyard landscape. You taste three Grand Cru glasses and are welcome to walk among the vines before your driver returns you to the station for the train back to Paris.
What Is Included
Included
- Return TGV high-speed train tickets between Paris and Reims
- Private local guide for the full duration of the day
- Private driver for all transfers in the Champagne region
- Guided walking tour of Reims city centre and cathedral
- Cellar visit and tasting at the first champagne house (3 glasses)
- Traditional French lunch at a countryside restaurant
- Cellar visit and Grand Cru tasting at the second champagne house (3 glasses)
- Vineyard stroll at Mailly-Champagne
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Additional food or beverages beyond what is specified
- Personal purchases at champagne houses
Important Information
This is a private tour. All visits, transport, and tastings are reserved exclusively for your group. Please arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid missing the train departure.
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Secure your place on this fully private day trip from Paris and experience Reims and the Champagne vineyards at your own pace, with expert guidance throughout.
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