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 | On quote |
| One way | Mercedes V-Class | €280 |
| Round-trip day with waiting | Mercedes E-Class | €350 |
| Round-trip day with waiting | Mercedes S-Class | €450 |
Guaranteed flat rate, fuel included, tolls in addition (~€25). In the day formula, waiting is included between visits.
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)
Three typical cases
Plaza Athénée departure 8 a.m. in a Mercedes S-Class, English-speaking chauffeur. Arrival Reims 9:30 a.m. Cathedral visit 10 a.m. Veuve Clicquot 11 a.m. (cellar + tasting 4 cuvées). Lunch at L'Assiette Champenoise (3 Michelin stars). Pommery in the afternoon 3 p.m. Return Paris 7 p.m.
Mercedes Maybach. English-Japanese-speaking chauffeur. Private Krug visit with the cellar master (appointment coordinated in advance). Lunch at Hostellerie La Briqueterie (Vinay). Salon visit (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger), confidential house producing only in great years. Cases of purchased cuvées transported directly to CDG for shipping to Tokyo.
3 Mercedes V-Class (15 delegates) + 1 Maybach (CEO). English-speaking chauffeurs. Private Moët & Chandon visit with Dom Pérignon tasting. Lunch at Le Foch (Michelin-starred). Hautvillers vineyard visit (Dom Pérignon Abbey). Dinner at Les Crayerès. Convoy return Paris.
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
Precellence serves an international clientele — United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Middle East — booking from JFK, LAX, Heathrow, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore or Dubai. Our service is calibrated accordingly.
All our chauffeurs speak fluent French and English. On request: Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian. Specify when booking.
Real-time tracking of arrivals from JFK, EWR, LGA, LAX, HKG, NRT, HND, SIN, DXB. Chauffeur automatically adjusts arrival to actual landing time.
All Amex cards accepted (Centurion, Platinum, Business). Receipts available in French or English. USD / GBP / EUR billing or SWIFT transfer for international corporate accounts.
Support in French and English via WhatsApp +33 6 95 87 81 86 and WeChat. A human responds, day and night.
Coordination with Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental. Hotel pickup or direct room delivery on request.
All our chauffeurs are bound by non-disclosure agreement. Discreet plates, no visible vehicle branding. Total discretion on passenger identity.
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