Reims, Épernay and the vineyards, while someone else drives.
Ten private hours, from your hotel door.
- From €895 · whole car · 10 hours
Fixed price in writingTripyana's Champagne day trip is ten private hours from Paris to Reims and Épernay in a Mercedes with a chauffeur, so everyone in your group can taste. Reims is about 1 hour 45 minutes away by motorway. One fixed price per car covers fuel, tolls and parking, while Champagne house visits are booked and paid separately.
What does a Champagne day trip from Paris look like?
Reims is about 145 km from Paris, around 1 hour 45 minutes by motorway, so a Reims day trip from Paris leaves time for Épernay too, 30 minutes further through the vineyards.
Paris to Reims and Épernay
- 8:30 Pickup at your Paris hotel.
- 10:15 Reims Cathedral, where the kings of France were crowned.
- 11:00 Your first Champagne house visit in Reims, booked in advance.
- 13:00 Lunch in Reims or in a village among the vines.
- 14:30 Épernay and the Avenue de Champagne for your second house visit.
- 16:45 A stop at a vineyard viewpoint on the way out of Épernay.
- 18:30 Back at your hotel in Paris.
How much does a private Champagne day trip cost?
You pay per car for ten hours, not per person. Fuel, motorway tolls and parking are included, with nothing added on top.
Mercedes E-Class
Up to 3 passengers · 2 large and 2 cabin bags · 10 hours
€895
Couples and small groups
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 7 passengers · 7 standard suitcases · 10 hours
€1,050
Families and friends
Champagne house visits and tastings are paid directly to each house. Book them before your trip, as most houses need a reservation.
How should you plan the Champagne houses?
Two house visits and a long lunch fill the day well. Three visits leave little time between them.
- Book visits ahead
The large houses in Reims and Épernay sell timed tours. Weekends and summer fill first.
- Mix one large house and one family grower
The cellars of a famous house, then a small producer’s tasting room, show two sides of Champagne.
- Keep Monday in mind
Some houses close on Mondays or in winter. Check each one when you book.
- Pack a layer
The chalk cellars stay at about 10 to 12°C all year, even in summer.
- Leave room for lunch
Reims and Épernay have brasseries and restaurants that serve Champagne by the glass. Book a table at weekends.
Reims or Épernay: what does each town offer?
The two towns share one UNESCO listing, Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars, added in 2015. On the day, they feel quite different.
- Reims: the cathedral and the chalk quarries
Several great houses age their wines in old chalk quarries on Saint-Nicaise hill, with about 25 km of cellars under the hill. Pair one cellar tour with the cathedral and a walk through the city centre.
- Épernay: one grand street of houses
The mansions of famous names stand side by side on the avenue, above some 110 km of cellars. Visits, bars and boutiques sit within a short walk, so the car waits while you stroll.
- The vineyard slopes
The third part of the listing is the historic hillside vineyards around Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, just outside Épernay. Your chauffeur can drive the slopes between your two visits.
- Which to choose
For one long visit and a city, lean towards Reims. For several short stops and the vines, lean towards Épernay. Ten hours lets you see both.
Can children and non-drinkers join a Champagne day trip?
Yes. The car is private, so the day bends to everyone in it, including guests who will not taste.
- Tasting starts at 18
French law does not allow alcohol to be sold or offered to anyone under 18, so younger guests watch rather than taste. Carry ID in case a house asks for it.
- Check each house for children
Cellar tours set their own rules on young visitors. Mention the ages of your children when you reserve, and ask whether the house offers a soft drink in place of a glass.
- Child seats in the car
Seats are fitted free of charge on request. Send the age and weight of each child with your request, and the V-Class gives a family room to spread out.
- Who leads the cellar tours
Each house runs its visit with its own guide, so choose an English-language slot. Your chauffeur drives and shares practical tips, but is not a licensed guide.
- A slower day for non-drinkers
Reims Cathedral, the vineyard viewpoints and a long lunch give every guest something to enjoy between the tastings.
What is included in the Champagne day trip?
The car, the chauffeur and the road costs are in the fixed price. You add tastings and lunch.
A driver so everyone tastes
Nobody in your group has to drive, so every guest can enjoy the tastings.
Ten hours of the car
The chauffeur waits at every stop and keeps your bags and purchases safe in the car.
Tolls, fuel and parking
Motorway tolls both ways and every car park are covered in the price.
How do I book a Champagne day trip?
Send your request
Tap the button, then add your date, hotel, number of passengers and preferred car. It takes about a minute.
Get your confirmation by email
We check the date with your chauffeur. Our email reply, usually within an hour, gives the fixed total and a secure payment link.
Meet your chauffeur
Your chauffeur meets you at the agreed point with a name sign. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Questions about a Champagne day trip from Paris
How far is Champagne from Paris?
Reims, the main city of Champagne, is about 145 km from Paris, around 1 hour 45 minutes by motorway. Épernay is roughly 30 minutes south of Reims, through the vineyards.
How much does a private Champagne tour from Paris cost?
The ten-hour day costs €895 in a Mercedes E-Class for up to three guests. A V-Class for up to seven costs €1,050. The price is for the car, not per person.
Are tastings included?
No. You book and pay each Champagne house directly, which lets you choose the tour and the tasting you want. We plan the timings around your reservations.
Can we bring bottles back in the car?
Yes. Your chauffeur keeps your purchases in the car all day. If you fly home afterwards, check your airline’s rules for wine in checked luggage.
Is Reims or Épernay better?
Do both. Reims has the cathedral and the largest houses, while Épernay has the Avenue de Champagne and the vineyards. Ten hours covers the two comfortably.
What is the best season for Champagne?
Any season works, as the visits are in cellars. September brings the harvest and busy villages, while spring and early autumn are quieter and green.
Can we taste Champagne without booking a cellar tour?
Yes. Guided cellar tours usually need a reservation, but several Champagne bars, tasting rooms and boutiques along the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay welcome walk-in visitors throughout the day. It is an easy way to add a relaxed glass between your two house visits. In the low season, some venues close between noon and 2 pm.
Can we visit Reims Cathedral on the day?
Yes, it is part of the typical timings, and entry is free. The 13th-century Gothic cathedral hosted the coronations of 33 kings of France and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look for the famous Smiling Angel among its 2,303 statues. A first visit takes around 30 minutes.
Can we stop at Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried?
Yes. Dom Pérignon lived and worked at Hautvillers Abbey in the 17th century, and his tomb, a simple stone slab, lies in the abbey church. The church is open to visitors, while the abbey itself is private, and there is a car park right next door. Mention the stop when you send your date.
A day among the vines of Champagne, with a private driver from Paris.
Send your date and your house bookings. We reply with a fixed price by email.
Tripyana Ltd is a London company — private hire operator licence PHOP950 in London. In France, your journey is driven by a licensed French chauffeur partner.