Paris → Reims
The Champagne capital 1h30 from Paris. Visit the greatest houses in the comfort of a Mercedes with English-speaking chauffeur.
Your Paris — Reims journey
Reims, capital of Champagne, lies around 145 kilometres from Paris. Your Precellence chauffeur drives you along the A4 motorway on a direct, fast journey of around 1h30, depending on traffic conditions.
Reims is home to exceptional historical and viticultural treasures:
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims — site of the coronation of the kings of France, a Gothic UNESCO-listed masterpiece
- Basilique Saint-Rémi — Romanesque and Gothic gem, also UNESCO World Heritage
- The Champagne cellars — UNESCO World Heritage, carved into the chalk
Full-day tour possible with cellar visits and tastings. Your chauffeur drops you off, waits and drives you back in complete serenity.
The great Champagne houses
Reims is home to the most prestigious Champagne houses in the world. Your chauffeur drives you from cellar to cellar, waits during each visit and returns you comfortably.
- Mumm — visit and tasting of around 1h30 in the heart of Reims. Discover the craftsmanship and signature cuvées
- Taittinger — spectacular Gallo-Roman cellars, among the most impressive in the region
- Veuve Clicquot — history and prestige, visit by appointment. An immersive experience in the world of the Grande Dame
- Pommery — unique architectural estate, contemporary art shown in the cellars. A striking blend of history and modernity
- Ruinart — oldest Champagne house (1729), UNESCO-listed chalk pits. Exceptional visit by appointment
Our rates Paris → Reims
| Formula | Vehicle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| One way | Mercedes E-Class | €400 |
| One way | Mercedes S-Class | €720 |
| One way | Mercedes V-Class | €560 |
| Round-trip Champagne day (5 h on site) | Mercedes E-Class | €1,080 |
| Round-trip Champagne day (5 h on site) | Mercedes S-Class | €1,790 |
| Round-trip Champagne day (5 h on site) | Mercedes V-Class | €1,390 |
Guaranteed flat rate, fuel and tolls included. In the day formula, waiting is included between visits. Additional hour on site at our hourly hire rate.
Bespoke Champagne tour
Typical full-day discovery programme:
- 9:00 — Departure from Paris
- 10:30 — Arrival in Reims, visit to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame
- 11:30 — First cellar (Taittinger or Mumm)
- 13:00 — Lunch in the city centre (recommendations available)
- 14:30 — Second cellar (Veuve Clicquot or Pommery)
- 16:30 — Free time or third cellar
- 17:30 — Return to Paris
- 19:00 — Arrival in Paris
Schedule fully adaptable to your cellar reservations and wishes. Your chauffeur adjusts to your pace.
Frequently asked questions — Paris Reims
Paris → Reims: 145 km to the Champagne cellars
Reims is the closest Champagne destination to Paris: 1h30 in a Mercedes S-Class and you are at the gates of Veuve Clicquot, Pommery, Taittinger or Ruinart. It is also the city of the coronation of the kings of France, whose UNESCO cathedral is one of the most elegant Gothic monuments in Europe.
The Paris-Reims corridor is one of our destinations most prized by international wine enthusiasts: Americans, Britons, Japanese collectors, Brazilians, Russians. Champagne is a highly English-speaking world — the major house tours are structured for the international clientele, with multilingual audio guides. Our English-speaking chauffeur and our tasting coordination enable a smooth day without logistical worry.
Route
- Paris → Reims (145 km, 1h30) via A4 (eastern motorway). Reims-Centre or Reims-Cathedral exit
- Reims → Épernay (30 min) — for a Moët & Chandon, Pol Roger, Mercier visit on the Avenue de Champagne
- Reims → Hautvillers (30 min) — Dom Pérignon village, abbey where the monk created the champagne method
- Total door to door: 1h30 to 1h45 depending on traffic and departure area
- Direct drop-off: Hôtel Les Crayerès (Relais & Châteaux), L'Assiette Champenoise (3 Michelin stars), Château Les Crayères, La Caserne Chanzy
Champagne houses in Reims and Épernay
- Reims: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (UNESCO chalk pits), Pommery (cellars 30 m underground, contemporary art exhibition), Taittinger, Ruinart (oldest Champagne house, 1729), GH Mumm
- Épernay (Avenue de Champagne): Moët & Chandon (28 km of cellars), Pol Roger (Winston Churchill's cellar), Mercier, Perrier-Jouët, De Castellane
- Vineyards: Krug (Reims HQ), Bollinger (Aÿ), Dom Pérignon (Hautvillers), Salon (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), Roederer (Reims, Cristal)
Recommended combinations
Reims + Épernay over 1 day (full Champagne tour). Reims + Versailles over 2 days. Reims + Verdun (WWI memorial, 2h) over 2 days. Reims + Strasbourg (2h30 eastward) over 2-3 days. Reims + Brussels (3h northward) for your diplomatic travel after tastings. Multi-day hourly hire package with dedicated chauffeur.
For our international clientele
For clients travelling from abroad — United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Middle East — our service is built around them.
All our chauffeurs speak French and English. On request: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese. Please mention it when booking.
Real-time tracking of arrivals from JFK, EWR, LGA, LAX, HKG, NRT, HND, SIN, DXB. We track your flight and adjust the pick-up time to the actual landing time.
American Express cards accepted. Payment in euros. Invoice emailed after your ride, in French or English on request.
Help in French and English on WhatsApp +33 7 69 70 00 20. Our team replies during the day; online booking is open 24/7.
Pick-up from the great Parisian hotels (Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental…); luggage carried to the hotel reception, or up to your apartment at a private address if requested when booking.
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can be signed on request. No logo on the vehicle. Total discretion on passenger identity.
International FAQ
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