06/06/2026
Easily accessible from Paris and perfect for a day trip, the legendary Champagne region is the only place in the world legally allowed to call its sparkling wine “Champagne.” This iconic region can be discovered through two of our small group tours, La Belle Vie or A Taste of France, at a relaxed pace.
At its heart are two famous towns:
🏛️ Reims
Once the coronation city of French kings, its UNESCO-listed cathedral witnessed 33 royal coronations. Beneath it lies a labyrinth of chalk cellars stretching over 200 km, some dating back to Roman times.
🥂 Épernay
Home to the famous Avenue de Champagne, often called “the most expensive street in the world,” where prestige houses line up like jewels.
🍾 Legendary Champagne houses you can actually visit:Moët & Chandon, V***e Clicquot, Ruinart and more
🍇 The secret? A unique terroir: chalk soil that stores water, cool climate that preserves acidity, and centuries of perfected method. Every bottle is aged in underground caves carved into chalk—cool, dark, and silent, before being released into the world as pure celebration.
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