Private Champagne Day Trip: Two Vineyards of Reims & Lunch
A full day among the vines, cellars, and cathedrals of the Champagne region.
This private champagne day trip from Paris to Reims combines vineyard visits, cellar tastings, a French countryside lunch, and a guided walk through one of France's most storied cities, all in a single unhurried day.
You and your group travel by high-speed train with a dedicated local guide, then transfer by private car into the rolling countryside where generations of champagne houses have perfected their craft. Two family-owned wineries open their cellars and vineyards exclusively for your group, offering expert explanations of the production process alongside pours of their finest bottles.
Between the two winery visits, lunch is served at a family restaurant in the village of Ludes, pairing traditional French cuisine with champagne produced just steps from the table. The pace throughout the day is relaxed, and every element is handled privately, so there are no crowds to navigate and no fixed group schedules to follow.
The afternoon brings a guided walk through Reims itself, a city whose Gothic cathedral, war memorials, and champagne heritage make it one of the most layered destinations in northern France. Your guide shares the stories behind the facades, from medieval coronations to the scars of two world wars.
Tour Highlights
Travel by high-speed train from Paris with your private guide included from departure.
Descend into the cellars of an old castle and discover how champagne matures underground.
Taste champagne at two distinct family wineries, each with its own character and production philosophy.
Walk through working vineyards in the heart of the Champagne appellation zone.
Enjoy a sit-down French lunch paired with local champagne in the village of Ludes.
Visit the Cathedral of Reims, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with extraordinary stained-glass windows.
Hear first-hand accounts of Reims during the Second World War from a knowledgeable local guide.
Day Itinerary
Your guide meets you in Paris and accompanies you on the TGV to Reims. The journey takes under an hour, and your guide uses the travel time to set the context for the day ahead.
A private car transfers you into the countryside for your first stop, a historic estate whose cellars extend beneath an old castle. A specialist guide leads the tour of the production process, followed by a tasting of the estate's champagne.
A family-run restaurant in the village of Ludes provides a relaxed setting for a traditional French lunch. Dishes are matched with champagne from the surrounding area.
A second family winery offers a contrasting perspective on champagne making, with a guided tasting that highlights the differences in style, terroir, and method between the two houses visited during the day.
Your private guide leads a walk through the city center, covering its medieval monuments, the marks left by two world wars, and the social history that shaped modern Reims. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims, with its towering Gothic facade and celebrated stained-glass windows, is a central stop.
The day concludes with a return journey to Paris by high-speed train, accompanied by your guide. You arrive back in the city in the evening.
What Is Included
Included
- Private local guide for the full day
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets Paris to Reims
- Private car transfers in the Champagne region
- Guided visit and champagne tasting at two wineries
- Specialist winery guides at each estate
- Traditional French lunch with champagne pairing in Ludes
- Guided city walk of Reims
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional drinks beyond the included tastings and lunch pairing
- Gratuities for guides and restaurant staff
- Any personal purchases at the wineries
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Champagne Day
This private full-day experience departs from Paris and covers everything from the vineyards of the Champagne region to the Gothic heart of Reims. Places are limited to your group only.
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