From spring to early fall, the vineyards are at their most lively; September usually brings the energy of the harvest, while other times offer calmer visits.
FRANCE · WINES + CULTURE
FRANCE — CHAMPAGNE & GRAND MAISONS
Go down to the cellars and discover Champagne beyond the label.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYFrance
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Paris → Reims → Montagne de Reims → Épernay → Côte des Blancs → Paris
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Reims
2Épernay
3Avenue de Champagne
4Crayères
5Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier
Between Reims and Épernay, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier give rise to styles shaped by assemblage, second fermentation and long periods on the yeasts. Historic Crayères and the Avenue de Champagne reveal why the region itself has become synonymous with sparkling wine worldwide.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Paris → Reims
Departure from Paris towards Reims, entering the Champagne region and starting with the historic cellars beneath the city.
DAY 2
Reims and grand maisons
Day in Reims dedicated to great maisons, underground galleries and tastings that showcase the region's styles and methods.
DAY 3
Reims Mountain
Route through the Montagne de Reims between vineyards and villages, with visits to producers and a focus on local grapes and terroirs.
DAY 4
Épernay
Épernay and Avenue de Champagne, where historic headquarters and kilometers of cellars show the scale of the great houses.
DAY 5
Côte des Blancs
Day in the Côte des Blancs, a territory marked by Chardonnay, with tastings at producers and vineyard landscapes.
DAY 6
Return to Paris and closure
Return to Paris after one last tasting or visit to the region.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Large maisons, independent producers and kilometers of underground cellars reveal Champagne from Reims and Épernay.
YOUR WAY
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