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France — Champagne
Four days of pure Champagne — great houses, chalk cellars, Grand Cru growers, and the legendary Avenue de Champagne
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Travel Style
Private Journey
Starting In
Reims
Ending In
Paris (CDG)
Departures
Available year-round
Reference
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France — Champagne
Four days of pure Champagne — great houses, chalk cellars, Grand Cru growers, and the legendary Avenue de Champagne
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Travel Style
Private Journey
Starting In
Reims
Ending In
Paris (CDG)
Departures
Available year-round
Champagne Uncorked: Reims, Côte des Blancs & Épernay — 4 Days / 3 Nights
Overview
This focused four-day private journey is designed for those who want to go beyond simply admiring Champagne — to truly understanding it. Based in Reims at a five-star hotel in the shadow of the Gothic cathedral, the programme moves from an immersive glassware Masterclass on arrival, to VIP visits at iconic houses with their extraordinary Roman-era chalk cellars, to intimate tastings with boutique growers on the Côte des Blancs.
Two exceptional Champagne pairing lunches are included — one at a major house, one at a boutique grower-producer estate — along with visits to Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral, the abbey and tomb of Dom Pérignon at Hautvillers, and the UNESCO-listed Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.
Private transfers link Paris or Paris CDG Airport to Reims on arrival and departure. Every visit is arranged by personal appointment, with access not available to the general public.
Trip Highlights
Day by Day
Arrive in Reims — the cathedral city and capital of Champagne — and settle into a five-star hotel overlooking the Gothic cathedral. The evening begins with a private Masterclass exploring the art of Champagne glassware.
Private transfer from Paris or Paris CDG
A private transfer brings travellers directly to Reims. Guidance on the most efficient arrival route will be provided based on your travel schedule.
Check in to five-star hotel
Your hotel is located in the very heart of Reims, directly opposite the cathedral — the finest address in the city.
Champagne Glassware Masterclass
An immersive private workshop exploring the history of glassmaking and the evolution of Champagne glassware — from the coupe to the flute to today's modern Champagne glass — through a comparative tasting of the same wines served across each style. Expert tasting tips are shared throughout.
Evening at leisure
A curated selection of Reims' finest restaurants will be provided — from classic brasseries to Michelin-starred dining.
A full day with two of Reims' iconic Champagne houses — beginning with a VIP cellar visit and pairing lunch at a legendary grande maison, then a very different afternoon at a house renowned for its extraordinary walled city vineyard.
Major Champagne house — cellar visit and tasting
A VIP visit to one of Reims' most celebrated Champagne houses. The majestic cellars date to Roman times — vast chalk pits and miles of underground galleries holding millions of bottles in various stages of ageing. A tasting of the house's finest cuvées follows the cellar tour, with time to browse the boutique.
Champagne pairing lunch
An immersive lunch created by the executive chef and paired course by course with the house's most celebrated Champagnes — a rare and memorable way to understand food and Champagne together.
Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral where the Kings of France were crowned for 800 years. In 1968, Marc Chagall was commissioned to reinterpret the medieval interiors with his remarkable stained-glass windows — a highlight not to be missed.
Second Champagne house — walled vineyard visit
An afternoon visit to a second Champagne house offering something few visitors ever experience: access to a rare walled vineyard within the city of Reims, planted entirely with Chardonnay. A tasting of the house's range follows.
The finest wine-growing region of Champagne — gentle chalk hillsides covered with Chardonnay — explored through a boutique grower visit, a private pairing lunch, and an afternoon at Hautvillers and the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay.
Côte des Blancs — boutique Grand Cru producer
A visit and tasting with one of the finest small producers of the Côte des Blancs — the hillside of Chardonnay that produces Champagne's most elegant and age-worthy Blanc de Blancs. These producers work by personal appointment only.
Private Champagne pairing lunch at a grower-producer
A wine-pairing lunch at a boutique grower-producer estate — the finest way to understand how Champagne's terroir expresses itself when paired with foods that reflect the same soil and landscape.
Hautvillers — Dom Pérignon
The hilltop village of Hautvillers and the Abbey of Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon — the Benedictine monk whose contributions shaped the development of Champagne — is buried.
Avenue de Champagne, Épernay
The UNESCO-listed Avenue de Champagne, where the great houses of Moët & Chandon, Laurent-Perrier, and Pol Roger settled in the 19th century. One of the most famous streets in the wine world.
After a final breakfast overlooking the cathedral, check out and transfer back to Paris or Paris CDG Airport.
Breakfast and check-out
Final breakfast at the Reims hotel.
Private transfer to Paris or Paris CDG
A private transfer returns guests to Paris or Paris CDG Airport. Transfers to other destinations are available on request.
What's Included
This itinerary can be tailored to suit different travel dates, group sizes, and preferences. Book a free chat to start the conversation.
Trip at a Glance
Accommodation
Five-star hotel, Reims
3 nights
Central Reims, Champagne
Located in the very heart of Reims directly opposite the Gothic cathedral — the city's finest address. Combining five-star comfort with immediate access to the great Champagne houses, the best restaurants in Reims, and the vineyard region beyond.
Good to Know
iThis is a private tour — all touring days are exclusively for your group, with no other passengers.
iMonday to Friday dates are preferable, as Champagne houses and grower-producers are more widely available on weekdays.
iChampagne house and estate visits are arranged by special appointment. Specific houses or producers may be unavailable on certain dates; alternatives of equivalent quality will always be offered.
iIf there are particular Champagne houses or producers you wish to visit, advise Food and Wine Travel at the time of enquiry.
iPricing is tailored to your group size, travel dates, and availability. Book an appointment for a personalised quote.