About this tour
Drive from Paris to Champagne's heartland in a private, air-conditioned car for ten hours. You'll reach Epernay and Reims, two towns built on centuries of sparkling wine production. Your driver handles navigation and traffic while you watch vineyards roll past. The route gives you freedom to explore cellars, taste at legendary houses, or simply soak in the region's burgundy-coloured architecture at your own pace. Water and WiFi included for the journey.
Highlights
- Private car with professional driver from central Paris
- Ten-hour round trip to Epernay and Reims
- Self-guided access to historic champagne cellars
- Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi
- Hotel collection and drop-off service
- Vineyard landscapes between major towns
- Child seats available for young passengers
What to expect
Your driver picks you up at your hotel and handles all driving for the day. The journey covers roughly 300 kilometres there and back, following motorways through northern France into rolling vineyard country. You arrive in Epernay or Reims with time to explore independently—book cellar tours and tastings beforehand or arrange them on arrival. Many houses require advance reservation. Expect to spend 4–5 hours sampling and touring, plus breaks for lunch (not included). The return trip departs mid-afternoon so you're back in Paris by evening.
Good to know
Entrance fees and tastings aren't included—budget €15–30 per cellar visit. Book major houses (Moët, Veuve Clicquot) ahead online to avoid queues. Wear comfortable shoes for cellar stairs. The driver waits; agree meeting times in advance. Bring a card reader if shipping purchases home.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.