Private chauffeur
Luxury Champagne Day Trip from Paris with Private Driver
A luxury Champagne day trip from Paris is one of the most rewarding excursions you can make from the capital, and one where a private chauffeur makes all the difference. Tastings and driving do not mix. With Royal Twins Paris, you enjoy every glass while a professional handles the road between Paris, Reims and Épernay.
Why go with a private driver
Train connections to Reims are quick, but the Champagne houses, vineyards and villages are spread across the countryside. Small group tours bundle you with strangers and a fixed program. With your own car and chauffeur, you choose the houses, the pace and the lunch table. You can linger in a cellar that charms you or skip a stop if the day runs long.
The drive and the region
Leaving Paris on the A4 highway, you reach Reims in the late morning if you set off after breakfast, with Épernay a short hop further south. On the way, the landscape opens into rolling vineyards, especially beautiful from late spring to harvest time in early fall.
Reims, Épernay and the villages
Reims. A city of grand Champagne houses with chalk cellars carved deep underground, and a magnificent Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned.
Épernay. Home of the Avenue de Champagne, lined with elegant mansions belonging to famous houses.
The villages. Small family growers in places such as Hautvillers, linked to the monk Dom Pérignon, offer intimate tastings that many visitors remember most.
A good day often combines one major house with a smaller grower, so you see both sides of the region.
Planning your tastings
The best cellar visits are reserved in advance, especially on weekends and in high season. We recommend booking your visits directly with the houses you choose, then sharing the times with us. We build the timing of your day around them, with realistic margins for lunch and the drive back.
Comfort for a long, relaxed day
Our fleet is well suited to this kind of outing. The Mercedes S-Class offers a calm rear cabin for the return trip after a day of tastings. The E-Class is a refined choice for couples or small parties. Groups of up to 7 travel together in the Mercedes V-Class, with room for any bottles you bring home. For a bigger celebration, a VIP Sprinter or coach can be arranged, and a Maybach is available on request for special occasions.
Your chauffeur on the day
Your chauffeur speaks French and English and stays at your disposal from pickup to drop-off. While you taste, the car waits nearby. If you want to change the order of visits or stop for a photograph among the vines, you only need to ask. Other languages are available on request.
Bringing bottles home
If you buy Champagne during the day, your chauffeur stores the boxes safely in the trunk and carries them to your door in Paris. Ask the houses about shipping options if you plan to send bottles back to the United States.
Make it two days
Some travelers prefer to stay overnight in the region and visit at a slower pace, or continue on to Burgundy or Alsace. Since we offer chauffeurs at your disposal for several days, the same driver can stay with you for the whole journey.
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Plan your Champagne day
Share the date, the houses you have in mind and the size of your group via our booking form. We get back to you on WhatsApp with a suggested timing for the day and the car best suited to your party.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Champagne from Paris?
Reims, the main city of the Champagne region, is roughly 90 miles (145 km) east of Paris. By car, the drive usually takes about one and a half to two hours, depending on traffic. Épernay is about 30 minutes further. That makes Champagne an easy and comfortable day trip with a private chauffeur.
Reims or Épernay: which is better?
Both are worth it, and many clients visit both in one day. Reims offers large historic houses, deep chalk cellars and its famous cathedral. Épernay is smaller, with the elegant Avenue de Champagne and easy access to vineyard villages. Your chauffeur can help you decide based on your interests and timing.
Do we need to book Champagne house visits?
Yes, we strongly recommend it. Most well known houses require reservations for tours and tastings, and popular slots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Book directly with the houses you choose, then send us the times so we can plan your pickup and the route around them.
Can the driver recommend lunch spots?
Your chauffeur knows the region and can suggest places that suit the pace of your day, from a casual bistro in a village to a more refined table in Reims or Épernay. For popular restaurants, we advise reserving ahead. The car waits nearby while you dine.
Is it a good day trip with kids?
It can be, with a little planning. Children usually enjoy the chalk cellars, the cathedral in Reims and the open vineyards, and some houses offer non alcoholic options. We suggest fewer tastings and more breaks. Child seats are available on request, and the V-Class offers plenty of space for families.