Champagne day trip from Paris with a driver
A day in Champagne is the one excursion where nobody in your group should be driving. Your private chauffeur takes you from Paris to the cellars of Reims and the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, waits during your tastings and brings everyone home safely.
- Reims, Épernay, Hautvillers
- Your driver drives, you taste
- Vans from 7 to 21 seats
- Instant fixed-price quote online
Quick answer
Our Champagne day trip from Paris private driver service is a private van or sedan with a chauffeur from Paris to Reims, Épernay and the vineyard villages, and back. You book the cellar visits; we plan the route and timing around them.
- Capacity
- 3 (sedan), 7 (V-Class), 8 (Mercedes Vito), 19 to 21 (Sprinter)
- Drive
- About 1 h 45 to Reims, 2 h to Épernay
- Day length
- Usually 9 to 11 hours, door to door
- Price
- Instant fixed-price quote online
A group, several vans or a day with stops? Ask for one fixed price.
Reims, Épernay and the villages between
Most days combine one big house, one smaller producer and a walk in a historic centre.
The houses and producers that welcome visitors are listed by the official Comité Champagne website.
| Place | What you go for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Reims | The Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned, and the great houses whose chalk cellars run under the city, such as Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery, Ruinart or Mumm | Several houses offer cellar tours with tasting, bookable online |
| Épernay | The Avenue de Champagne, lined with grand houses including Moët & Chandon, Mercier and Perrier-Jouët | Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site for the Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars |
| Hautvillers | The hillside village and abbey linked to Dom Pérignon, with views over the Marne valley | A short drive from Épernay, ideal for photos |
| Grower villages | Family-run producers in the Montagne de Reims, the Marne valley or the Côte des Blancs | Smaller visits, often in English by appointment |
A typical Champagne day by van
- 8:30 am, pickup in ParisFrom your hotel or apartment, east on the A4.
- 10:30 am, ReimsThe cathedral, then a cellar tour and tasting at a great house.
- 1 pm, lunchIn Reims or in a vineyard village, booked by you or suggested by us.
- 3 pm, Épernay and HautvillersA second tasting, the Avenue de Champagne, the view over the vines.
- 7 pm, back in ParisWith your bottles safely in the back.
Times are an example: we adjust them to your bookings and the season.
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Champagne for groups
Champagne is the classic celebration trip: a 40th birthday, a hen or stag party, a company reward day. Many Champagne tours are built for two or three guests in a sedan. We also take whole groups:
| Group | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Couple, up to 3 | Mercedes E-Class or S-Class |
| Friends or family up to 7 | Mercedes V-Class, facing seats for a sociable drive |
| 8 | Mercedes Vito (8 seats) |
| 9 to 21 | Mercedes Sprinter |
| Corporate groups | Several vehicles, see group transport options |
For large groups, book a house that welcomes groups in one session. We coordinate arrival times so the whole party walks in together.
Starting from Disneyland or ending at CDG
Champagne lies east of Paris, so it is easy from the Disneyland hotels, and a day can end at Charles de Gaulle for an evening flight if your luggage travels with you.
Lunch in Champagne
Lunch is part of the experience: a brasserie in Reims, a table with a view over the vines, or a picnic between two cellars. Restaurants in the villages are small and fill up on weekends, so book ahead, especially for a group. Tell us the address and your chauffeur plans the route.
Champagne out of season
Winter is quieter in the vineyards, and some smaller producers close for a few weeks, but the great houses of Reims and Épernay usually keep their cellar tours running. The chalk cellars stay at the same cool temperature all year, so bring a warm layer whatever the season.
Champagne day trip from Paris private driver: questions
Does the driver taste with us?
Never. Your chauffeur does not drink during the day, so everyone else can enjoy the tastings.
How many cellars can we visit in one day?
Two, sometimes three. A cellar tour with tasting takes about one to one and a half hours, plus travel between Reims and Épernay.
Can children come on a Champagne day?
Yes, many houses welcome families for the cellar visit, with soft drinks for minors. The legal drinking age in France is 18. Child seats are fitted by age.
Can we bring back cases of champagne?
Yes, the van has space for your purchases. Tell us if you plan to buy several cases, so we keep room behind the seats.
When is the best time to go?
Spring to autumn for the vineyards. The harvest usually takes place in September; some houses limit visits then. December is festive in Reims, but days are short.
Can we visit small producers rather than big brands?
Yes. Many grower families welcome visitors by appointment. Book directly with them, or ask us for ideas when you request a quote.
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