Reims & Épernay Champagne
A short Champagne route from the coronation cathedral in Reims to the cellars of Épernay, passing through mountain wine villages.
On the first day, visit the cathedral and Pommery cellars in Reims. On the second day, hire a car or drive through the Montagne de Reims, passing Verzenay and Aÿ to Hautvillers, staying in Épernay for the last night. Walk the Avenue de Champagne on the third day. Perfect for couples and friends departing from Paris for a weekend. Limit cellar visits to no more than two per day to leave time for vineyards and villages.
Wineries are busy during the September harvest season; accommodations and small grower bookings must be made in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · Reims Cathedral and Underground Cellars
Reims & Champagne（Reims Cathedral、Biscuits Fossier、Basilica of Saint-Remi、Pommery）
Take the high-speed train from Paris Est to Reims (approx. 45m). Walk within the city, and take a taxi or bus to and from the southern cellar district.
The Palace of Tau is closed for renovation with no set reopening date; cellars must be booked in advance.
Stay: Reims Centre
Day 2 · Through Montagne de Reims to Épernay
Reims & Champagne（Verzenay Lighthouse、Faux de Verzy、Aÿ-Champagne、Hautvillers Abbey）
Drive or hire a car via Verzenay and Verzy to Aÿ and Hautvillers, totaling about 60 km, mostly on country roads.
The lighthouse may be closed or under construction in winter; call to confirm before departure.
Stay: Épernay Centre
Day 3 · Avenue de Champagne in Épernay
Reims & Champagne（Avenue de Champagne, Épernay、Moët & Chandon、Mercier、Museum of Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology）
Walk along the Avenue de Champagne, and take a train from Épernay back to Paris (from approx. 1h 15m) at the end of the day.
It is advisable to arrange two cellars a day; few shops on the Avenue remain open after evening.