Champagne Day Trip: Private Chauffeur from Paris to Reims & Épernay

A private Champagne day trip from Paris costs from €974 (full day, sedan, up to 3 passengers) or €800 (full day, V-Class van, up to 7 passengers). An S-Class premium sedan is available from €1,161. All prices are fixed and include your chauffeur for the entire day, including waiting time during cellar visits and tastings. There is no extra charge for waiting.

Reims is approximately 1h30 from central Paris by private car (145 km via the A4 motorway). Épernay is approximately 1h40 (140 km). Depending on your itinerary, your chauffeur will route via Reims first or Épernay first. A full-day booking (10 hours) gives you 6 to 7 hours in the Champagne region after travel time.

Yes. Your chauffeur waits for the entire duration of each visit and tasting, whether that is 1 hour or 4 hours. Waiting time is included in the fixed price with no extra charge. This allows you to take your time at each cellar, enjoy tastings without rushing, and choose your own pace throughout the day.

Popular Champagne houses for a day trip from Paris include: in Reims, Moët & Chandon (Reims cellars), Taittinger, Pommery, Ruinart, and Veuve Clicquot. In Épernay, Moët & Chandon (Épernay cellars), Mercier, Perrier-Jouët, and Pol Roger. Most houses require advance booking. Your chauffeur can drive between multiple houses in a single day.

Yes, with a full-day booking (10 hours). A typical itinerary: depart Paris at 8am, arrive Reims 9:30am, visit a Reims Champagne house (2 hours), lunch in Reims, drive to Épernay (30 minutes), visit an Épernay cellar (1 to 2 hours), return to Paris by 7 to 8pm. Reims Cathedral is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site worth a short stop.

A private car offers door-to-door service, flexible timing, and a chauffeur who waits during all visits. The TGV from Paris Est to Reims takes 45 minutes (€30 to 60 return) but requires a taxi or Uber for the final leg to each Champagne house. A private car is strongly recommended when visiting multiple houses, travelling with luggage (bottles to bring home), or in a group of 3 or more.

Yes. The Mercedes V-Class van is ideal for groups bringing back multiple bottles, it accommodates up to 7 passengers plus generous luggage space. Even the E-Class sedan has sufficient boot space for 6 to 12 bottles in a case. Your chauffeur will load and secure purchases carefully for the return journey.

The Champagne region is beautiful year-round. Harvest season (mid-September to mid-October) is particularly special, the vineyards are in full activity and some houses offer harvest experiences. Summer (June to August) is the busiest period for cellar visits, book Champagne house tours well in advance. Winter visits are quieter and often more intimate.

Yes. Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France. It is located in the centre of Reims, a short drive from the main Champagne houses. A visit takes 30 to 60 minutes. Your chauffeur can drop you at the cathedral, wait nearby, and then drive you to your next Champagne house.

In 2026, a private Champagne day trip from Paris with PrivateDrive costs from €974 (full day, Mercedes E-Class sedan, up to 3 passengers), €800 (V-Class van, up to 7 passengers), or €1,161 (S-Class premium sedan). All prices are fixed, include the chauffeur for the entire day and all waiting time, and carry no fuel surcharge or motorway toll addition.

Yes. A popular option is a Champagne day trip ending with a direct transfer to CDG (1h from Reims) or Orly (1h45 from Reims). Book a full-day hire and specify your flight departure time. Your chauffeur will manage the schedule to ensure you arrive at the airport with sufficient time before your flight.

Yes. The V-Class van accommodates up to 7 passengers and is ideal for corporate team outings, client entertainment, or incentive trips. Multiple vehicles can be arranged for larger groups. PrivateDrive manages corporate accounts with monthly invoicing. Contact us for a group quote.

Yes. When booking, you can request a suggested itinerary based on your interests (grands crus, vintage houses, organic producers) and group size. Our recommended full-day itinerary: Paris → Reims (Taittinger or Pommery cellar + Cathedral) → Épernay (Avenue de Champagne, Moët & Chandon or Mercier) → Paris. Cellar bookings are your responsibility, we recommend reserving in advance.