The Champagne region
Which area suits your trip?
Choose Reims for a city break and grand cellars, Épernay for the Avenue and nearby villages, or travel on to the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Côte des Bar for smaller growers. You do not need to cover the entire region in two or three days.
Houses and sights
See what is close together.
The interactive map shows Champagne houses, museums, monuments, gardens and viewpoints. Use the filters to build a realistic day route.
Compare eleven possible destinations.
Reims
A lively city with famous cellars and an impressive cathedral
Épernay
Champagne houses on the Avenue and wine villages just outside town
Aÿ-Champagne
A compact Grand Cru village with Pressoria and well-known houses
Hautvillers
A historic wine village overlooking the Marne Valley
Côte des Blancs
Chardonnay and small growers in villages such as Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Côte des Bar
A rural wine region around Bar-sur-Seine, Bar-sur-Aube and Les Riceys
Montagne de Reims
Pinot Noir, Grand Cru villages and forests between Reims and Épernay
Troyes
Timber-framed houses, museums and a useful base for the Côte des Bar
Châlons-en-Champagne
Canals, parks and a historic centre away from the busiest wine routes
Château-Thierry
The western Marne Valley with a strong focus on Meunier
Sézanne
A quiet historic town beside the vineyards of the Côte du Sézannais
Without a car
You can do a great deal on foot or by public transport in Reims and Épernay. For smaller growers and villages, a pre-booked driver or tour is more practical.
How many visits?
Two appointments in a day are usually enough. Give the Côte des Bar a full day and consider staying overnight in Troyes or Les Riceys.