Reims — City of Coronations & Champagne
Thirty-three French kings were crowned here. The world's finest Champagne is made beneath its streets.
Distance
145 km from ParisDuration
Full day (8–10 hrs)Starting from
From €395Vehicle
Private luxury carRoyal History Meets the World's Most Celebrated Wine
Reims is one of France's most historically significant cities — the place where Clovis was baptised in 496, where Joan of Arc escorted Charles VII to be crowned, and where 33 French monarchs received their coronations in the cathedral. It is also the undisputed capital of Champagne, where the great houses — Taittinger, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot — age millions of bottles in vast chalk cellars beneath the city.
Just 145 km from Paris, Reims makes an excellent full-day excursion. Your chauffeur drives you there in under 90 minutes, leaving ample time for the cathedral, a cellar tour and tasting, and a stroll through the Art Deco city centre rebuilt after its near-total destruction in WWI.
Must-See Attractions
The cathedral, the cellars and the Champagne route
Notre-Dame de Reims
The Gothic masterpiece where French kings were crowned for 1,000 years — its façade of 2,300 sculptures is one of the most ambitious decorative programmes in all of medieval art.
Champagne Cellar Tours
The great Champagne houses — Taittinger (in a former Benedictine abbey), Ruinart, Pommery and others — offer guided tours of their extraordinary chalk cellars followed by a tasting of their finest cuvées.
Palais du Tau
The former archbishop's palace adjacent to the cathedral houses the royal coronation treasures — Charlemagne's talisman, Clovis's baptismal font and the royal regalia used at every French coronation.
Art Deco Architecture
Razed during WWI, Reims was rebuilt in the 1920s in Art Deco style — making it one of France's most architecturally coherent city centres, a pleasure to explore on foot.
Everything Included in Your Excursion
- Private Chauffeur — Experienced bilingual driver dedicated to you throughout the day
- Luxury Vehicle — Mercedes E-Class, S-Class or V-Class — air-conditioned and fully equipped
- Fuel & Tolls — All road expenses included, no hidden fees
- Welcome Kit — Chilled water, newspaper and fresh towel on board
- Free Wi-Fi — Stay connected throughout your journey
- Flexible Itinerary — Adapt stops and pace to suit your preferences
Excursion Summary
Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
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