Destination guide

Reims

Reims is the best base if you want to combine Champagne with a proper city break. See the cathedral and the centre in the morning, then reserve one house around the Butte Saint-Nicaise for the afternoon. The major houses are spread across the city, so allow time to get between them.

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Best for

A first trip to Champagne, a car-free weekend and monumental chalk cellars

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A realistic day

How to plan your time

Start at Notre-Dame Cathedral, then walk through the centre towards Boulingrin. Take your time over lunch and book one cellar tour for the afternoon. Saint-Nicaise is reachable on foot, by bus or by taxi.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Walk around the richly carved west façade before going inside for the stained glass.

One house in Saint-Nicaise

Ruinart, Pommery, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot are in the same part of the city. Choose one for the kind of tour you want.

Boulingrin in the late afternoon

The market hall, terraces and shops make this an easy place to finish the day.

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Sights in Reims

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01 · Gothic · UNESCO

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The city’s defining monument, with a richly carved façade and stained glass by artists including Marc Chagall.

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02 · Abbey · history

Saint-Remi Basilica and Museum

A quieter companion to the cathedral, with the history of Reims from Roman times onwards.

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03 · Roman Reims · outdoors

Porte de Mars

A monumental Roman arch within easy walking distance of Boulingrin.

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04 · Art Deco · city life

Halles du Boulingrin

A landmark market hall surrounded by cafés, shops and terraces.

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Champagne houses

6 visits in and around Reims

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Ruinart

Ruinart stands out for its vast chalk quarries and the art displayed throughout the visit. The tour is extensive, making it a strong choice if you want to visit one major house in Reims.

Chalk cellars2 hrFrench · English · German

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Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot offers an accessible introduction to the historic cellars of Reims and the story behind its famous yellow label. The one-hour entry tour fits easily into a day with other sights.

Chalk cellars1 hrFrench · English

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Reims · Montagne de Reims

Domaine Pommery

Pommery immediately stands out for its neo-Gothic buildings. Beneath the estate, long chalk galleries regularly host contemporary art.

Art and cellars1–3 hr, depending on the tourFrench · English · German · Spanish · Italian

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Maison Lanson

Lanson shows many stages of the production process. The route runs from the small vineyard beside the house through the winery and into the cellars.

From grape to bottle1 hr 30French · English · German · Italian

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Champagne Taittinger

Taittinger welcomes visitors into historic chalk quarries beneath Saint-Nicaise. The renewed visitor centre is modern and gives the site’s history plenty of attention.

Chalk cellarsAbout 1 hourFrench · English · German · Spanish · Portuguese · Russian

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G.H. Mumm

G.H. Mumm is close to central Reims. Its tours cover the history of the house, the role of Pinot Noir and the cellars.

Historic cellars1 hr 30French · English · German · Spanish · Italian · Japanese

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