Champagne Day Trip From Paris – Taste The Good Life

Explore the vineyards, cellars, and towns of Champagne on a day trip from Paris

We learned years ago that a Champagne day trip from Paris is more than tasting — it's about visiting ancient limestone caves tours, sipping fine Champagnes, walking through the vineyards, and tucking into a gourmet regional lunch.

Whether you're curious about prestigious houses like Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot, or want an intimate look inside small, independent producers, these guided champagne tours make it easy. Enjoy bubbly, history, and vineyard views in a single day — discover our recommendations for group and private tours, and get answers to the most common travel questions.

Most Popular Guided Champagne Tours from Paris

1. Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch

• Visit 2 to 3 leading champagne houses with tastings
• Enjoy a gourmet 3-course lunch in the heart of the Champagne region
• Transportation from Paris and wine expert guide included
• Vineyard walk and Reims Cathedral stop
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2. Champagne Day Trip with 8 Tastings & Lunch

• Premium tastings at grand houses and boutique estates
• Champagne Masterclass with expert local guide
• Lunch at a wine-country restaurant in Épernay or Reims
• Explore both cities' top sites in one tour
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3. Private Day Trip to Champagne with Vineyard Tastings & Lunch

• VIP experience with personal driver-guide & private vehicle
• Exclusive access to small producers and major champagne houses
• Up to 8 tastings including special reserve cuvées
• Custom itinerary, hotel pickup in Paris
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The Top Paris To Champagne Day Tours

Small-Group Champagne Tour with 3-Course Lunch

A small-group Champagne trip from Paris makes for more fun!

Wine, History & Lunch in the Champagne Hills

Here's a small-group tour from Paris that blends the best of Champagne — bubbles, countryside, and a few insider secrets. Your day begins with an early pickup in Paris, followed by a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and postcard-perfect villages. Along the way, your guide explains what makes Champagne's chalky soil and cool climate so perfect for the world's favorite beverage.

In one fun-filled day you visit champagne producers, mixing prestigious houses with smaller family-run estates and then compare tasting notes as you sample brut, rosé, and vintage blends. A gourmet three-course lunch follows with regional specialties — all that pair perfectly with champagne.

After lunch, the tour stops at Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. It's a fitting finale before heading back to Paris, full of good stories and better bubbles.

Bubbly, Lunch & Transportation

At A Glance

⭐ Rating: 4.8/5
🕑 Duration: 10 to 11 hours
🚐 Includes: Transportation, guide, 3 to 4 tastings, lunch
👍 Best for: Wine enthusiasts, couples, special celebrations
📆 Season: : Year-round (cellars maintain constant temperature)
👉 Booking: Small-Group Champagne Tour →

Champagne Day Trip with 8 Tastings & Lunch

The best tours of Champagne include tastings, vineyard tours, and lunch

Masterclass in Bubbles & Terroir

If you're serious about champagne (SPOILER ALERT: we are) this full-day tour gives you an in-depth look at everything from méthode champenoise to the art of blending and aging.

Your guide — both historian and wine expert — takes you to the grands maisons that shaped champagne's reputation as well as independent, family-owned growers. You will taste and compare — champagnes across terroirs, vintages, and styles — and learn how subtle changes in soil or grape variety affect flavor.

A classic French lunch is served in the heart of Champagne Country with regional dishes that highlight the area's rich cuisine. Between tastings, you'll pass through Reims, Épernay, and a handful of charming wine villages where vines stretch to the horizon.

Hands-on, Small-Group Tour to Champagne

At A Glance

⭐ Rating: 4.8/5
🕑 Duration: 10 hours
🚐 Includes: Small group (max 8), transportation, wine guide, three tastings, vineyard walk, lunch
👍 Best for: Champagne fans, couples, foodies
🍇 Visits: Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, boutique cellars
👉 Booking: Day Trip with 8 Tastings & Lunch →

Private Day Trip with Vineyard Tastings & Lunch

On a private Champagne tour the personal attention is ramped up

A Personalized Day in Champagne Country

For travelers who prefer something tailor-made, this private Champagne day trip from Paris offers ultimate luxury. With door-to-door transportation, flexible timing, and expert commentary, it's a truly effortless way to celebrate champagne in Champagne.

Travel in comfort through the French countryside, with an itinerary shaped around your interests — from famous champagne houses to small producers who welcome you like old friends. Simply put: your wine expert guide opens doors that group tours can't. Meet winemakers, and taste rare vintages in relaxed, private settings.

A plethora of tastings are included, with everything from crisp brut to complex cuvées. A classic French lunch rounds out the day — perhaps in a vineyard restaurant or a quiet village inn, where the wine list reads like a local family tree.

A Private Day in Champagne

At A Glance

⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
🕑 Duration: 10 to 11 hours
🚗 Includes: Private driver/guide, eight or more tastings, gourmet lunch
👑 Best for: VIP experiences, celebrations, true wine aficionados
🏰 Route: Custom itinerary, Paris pickup
👉 Booking: Private Day Trip to Champagne →

What's Great About a Guided Champagne Tour from Paris?

On a guided tour you have the chance to visit the extensive cellars

TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED
No need to juggle trains or worry about driving after tastings—your guide handles all transit between Paris and Champagne.

EXPERT WINE GUIDES
Learn the secrets of champagne production, terroir, and tasting from locals who know the region best.

SKIP-THE-LINE + VIP ACCESS
Enjoy reserved tastings at top Champagne houses (Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot), plus entry to exclusive family-run cellars.

ALL TASTINGS & LUNCHES ARRANGED
Every stop pre-booked, from cellars to regional restaurant — all you have to do is relax and focus on the experience.

MEET LOCAL PRODUCERS
Small group and private tours include boutique estates and personal stories from champagne winemakers.

FAQs About Champagne Wine Tours from Paris

Champagne vines in the springtime, with new growth

How far is Champagne from Paris, and how do I get there?
The Champagne region is 90 to 120 minutes from Paris by car or luxury tour van. All tours include round-trip transport.

Which champagne houses are included?
Each tour features a mix of major maisons (Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot) and smaller producers, depending on availability.

What's the difference between a small group and private Champagne tour?
Small group means a relaxed atmosphere with a handful of fellow travelers; private tours offer fully customizable itineraries and VIP access.

What should I bring or wear for a Paris to Champagne day tour?
Smart-casual, comfortable shoes, and a camera. Cellars are cool, so bring a layer!

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The Most Popular Champagne Brands

Although you may be most familiar with champagne produced by the Big Houses (see list below), in reality there are hundreds of small, family-owned champagne producers. But it's the big brands — because of wide distribution, sheer size, and a pretty darned good product — that dominate the list of most popular bubblies. According to our sources, here the top ten brands based on popularity. Our preference? We would probably reverse the order!

1. Perrier Jouët…
2. Moët & Chandon…
3. Mumm…
4. Ruinart…
5. Billecart-Salmon…
6. Laurent-Perrier…
7. Louis Roederer…
8. Veuve Clicquot…
9. Bollinger…
10. Taittinger…

Champagne Fun Facts

There are an astounding 200 million bottles of champagne stored in the 250 kilometers miles of caves beneath Reims. (Just have to pop into the basement… be right back!)

During World War I, each French soldier at the front line in Champagne was allotted a full bottle of bubbly every day.

Only wine made in the Champagne region can be called "champagne". Other wine regions must settle for "sparkling wine" or a similar term. (We've always preferred "tinkle".)

Champagne is one of the northernmost major wine producing regions in the world.

Champagne is made from only three grape varieties — pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay.

Know how many twists it takes to remove the wire champagne cage? Six half-turns, counter-clockwise. Always.

Méthode Champenoise is the traditional method of creating champagne. After an initial round of fermentation and bottling, a second fermentation occurs while the wine is stored in the bottle. Even if other regions make their bubbly the same way, they have to call it méthode traditionelle.

There are 50 million bubbles in a bottle of champagne. We counted.

Champagne goes especially well with salty, fatty foods. Think caviar, potato chips, or our favorite — deep-fried calamari. The sweetness in strawberries or desserts can destroy the delicate flavors of champagne.

Capitalized "Champagne" is the region, lower-case "champagne" is the wine.

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