Stop atParis

Departure from Starbuck’s Odeon where you could have a café and croissant while waiting.

2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atCathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims

A recently restored Cathedral where most kings since Clovis were crowned is a true moment to discover. All stained glass was replaced with classic works up until two notable artists modernised the stories to be told. Marc Chagall miraculously kept his style and Imi Knoebel will wow you with impressive cubic colour. I will tell you some details so that when you arrive you'll do a fairly quick tour and know what to look for.

30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included

Stop atAbbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers

Where the idea of Champagne was born. Still to this day the methods written by Dom Pierre Perignon hold true. The church has a very important part in history. This will be a guided tour short enough but important in the understanding of Champagne and its history. We'll drive through the picturesque village and go to the picnic area to make pictures or have a picnic and or drink some champagne.

30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included

Stop atCumières

Visit a small producer in a very up front intimate tour. Often this is the highlight of the day! You'll learn a lot, see a lot, and taste a lot. You can purchase champagne to take back or cold to have with you for lunch.

1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atAvenue de Champagne

We'll take a drive up the richest avenue in the world. You'll have your lunch options here with some time to on your own. I'll point out the best places, which we will have done on the way to Reims.

1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required

Stop atChampagne Mercier

In the afternoon, depending on scheduling possibilities, a mid to big producer visit will complete your day. It could be Mercier, Boizel, Moet & Chandon (often full) Charles Mignon, or Nicolas Feuillatte in Chouilly. If none are available there are lots of smaller ones to visit with great champagnes to taste.

1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included

Stop atParis

Return trip to Paris. Traffic is typically good until around EuroDisney, after it can and usually is very dense. You can be dropped off at or before Notre Dame Cathedral on our way back via Rive Droite from Pont d'Austerlitz or the pick up point.

2 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required