Champagne Private Tour from Paris: Cellars, Tastings & Reims Cathedral
Spend a private day in Champagne with a local guide and driver: visit a producer’s cellar, taste classic champagnes, and see Reims Cathedral and Dom Pérignon’s memorial. Comfortable shoes and an ID are useful — the trip is about six hours and includes lunch and two tastings.
The Experience
Before You Go
Bring valid photo ID
Tastings require proof of age in France — carry passport or EU ID to avoid issues.
Wear non-slip shoes
Cellar floors and village cobbles can be damp and uneven; sturdy footwear makes walking easier.
Hydrate between tastings
Champagne tastings are frequent and palate-fatiguing—drink water and pace yourself, especially with a full day.
Confirm any maison visits ahead
Prestigious houses like Moët & Chandon may require advance booking or extra fees—ask the operator beforehand.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Hautvillers village and the Dom Pérignon memorial tucked above the Marne valley
- •Avenue de Champagne in Épernay — a quieter stretch of grand cellars and historic façades off the main tourist routes
Wildlife
- •red fox
- •common buzzard
Conservation Note
Vineyards sit on a sensitive chalk aquifer—sustainable viticulture and staying on marked tracks protect soil and groundwater; use the provided driver to avoid driving after tasting.
Champagne’s identity is tied to its chalk soils and monastic winemakers like Dom Pérignon; Reims Cathedral served as the coronation site for French kings, linking wine, ritual and power.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoesEssential
Non-slip, supportive shoes handle cellar steps and cobbles.
Photo ID (passport)Essential
Required for alcohol tastings and sometimes for entry.
Light waterproof jacketEssential
Protects against spring showers and damp cellars.
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Useful for sunny vineyard stops and open-air photos.
Common Questions
How long is the tour?
This private tour runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off, including visits, tasting time, and lunch.
How many tastings are included?
This booking includes two standard champagne tastings; additional or maison-specific tastings may incur extra fees.
Can we visit major houses like Moët & Chandon?
Visits to large maisons are sometimes possible but often require advanced booking or supplements; confirm with the operator at booking.
Is the tour suitable for limited mobility?
The experience involves walking on uneven village streets and cellar stairs; travelers should have at least moderate mobility and inform the guide of accessibility needs.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
6 hours
Location
Reims, Marne
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to walk short distances, handle cellar stairs and a few uneven surfaces
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