Touring the Champagne Region
Savour the wonderful flavours of this delightful region and take a few samples home! The countryside is varied and beautiful and there are numerous picturesque towns with a plethora of excellent gourmet restaurants and local specialities. The surrounding countryside and National Parks offer the perfect locations for outdoor sports and activities. With family attractions, local markets and superb historic sites, there is something for everyone.
Plan your trip for a short break of up to four nights or more and take the best France has to offer.
You can choose where to stay from any of our featured hotels in Champagne, Reims or Troyes and make up you own itinerary or use our suggested routes and itineraries for touring.
Reims/Troyes
4 nights from £209 per person
Day 1 & 2
Arrive in Calais and drive to Reims in the beautiful Champagne region (approximately 270km), where you will spend 2 nights in the 3* Hotel de la Paix. Famous for it's champagne houses, Reims is one of the capitals of Champagne and certainly the most prestigious. The city is full of culture, festivals and fine dining but the 'piece de la resistance' is the vast array of sites and champagne houses to visit. Places of interest include:
- Notre Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art, the impressive Notre Dame is one of France's greatest cathedrals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has seen 32 French kings crowned under its soaring ceiling, throughout the course of it's history.
- Champagne Houses - it is well worth visiting a selection of the champagne houses. Whilst each visit can vary in content, a tour of the châteaux, the immense cellars and the unfolding story of the complexities involved in making champagne can be quite an amazing experience. It's possible to arrange visits to most of the champagne houses, some charge a fee, but it's worth it for the tour of the cellars, carved out of chalk many centuries ago where thousands of bottles are stacked up at their various levels of production, and of course the tasting.
- The main Champagne houses including G.H. Martel, Lanson, G H Mumm, Pommery, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot are within walking distance of the cathedral.
Day 3 & 4
Leaving Reims the following morning, drive south onto Troyes and stay 2 nights in the historic 4* Hôtel de la Poste. Troyes, ancient capital of the champagne area, is a lovely medieval town of timber-frame houses, narrow streets and a beautifully preserved historical centre. Whether you're looking to spend a romantic weekend, celebrate a special occasion in superb surroundings, or have a short touring break of the Champagne region, Troyes is definitely a place not to be missed. Places to visit include the:
- Musée d'Art Moderne (Museum of Modern Art)
- Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière (Tool Museum)
- Cathédrale St Pierre et St Paul - This fine Gothic cathedral has 1500m² of stained glass dating from between the 13th to the19th centuries.
Day 5
Depart from Troyes in the morning and drive back to Calais (approx 400km) for the return Channel crossing to Dover.
What's Included:
- Return crossing with P&O ferries Dover-Calais
- 4 nights' accommodation as detailed above, in a standard room on bed and breakfast
- A free tour of the G.H Martel Champagne House in Reims
- A bottle of Champagne in your hotel room at both hotels
- A guide book and map
- For peak travel by P&O or travel by Eurotunnel, supplements may apply
Distances from Calais: Reims 270km, Troyes 400km
Call To Book This Tour
Please call a member of our sales team on 0845 330 2084
Reims/l'Epine
4 nights from £235 per person
Day 1 & 2
From Calais, drive towards the capital of the Champagne region, Reims, where you'll stay 2 nights in the popular 3* Holiday Inn Garden Court. Famous for it's champagne houses, Reims is one of the capitals of Champagne and certainly the most prestigious. The city is full of culture, festivals and fine dining but the piece de la resistance is the vast array of sites and champagne houses to visit. Places of interest include:
- Notre Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art; the impressive Notre Dame is one of France's greatest cathedrals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has seen 32 French kings crowned under its soaring ceiling, throughout the course of its history.
- Champagne Houses - it is well worth visiting a selection of the champagne houses. Whilst each visit can vary in content, a tour of the châteaux, the immense cellars and the unfolding story of the complexities involved in making champagne can be quite an amazing experience. It's possible to arrange visits to most of the champagne houses, some charge a fee, but it's worth it for the tour of the cellars, carved out of chalk many centuries ago where thousands of bottles are stacked up at their various levels of production, and of course the tasting.
- The main Champagne houses including G.H. Martel, Krug, Lanson, G H Mumm, Pommery, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot are within walking distance of the cathedral.
Day 3 & 4
After the beautiful drive to l'Epine, relax for 2 nights at the 3* Aux Armes de Champagne. This fantastic stylish hotel overlooks the stunning 15th century Basilica and boasts an excellent Michelin star restaurant with a superb wine list. L'Epine itself is situated 45km east of Reims and is a town overflowing with history and culture. The 15th century Basilica is a World UNESCO heritage site and the small town is located near to Epernay, another major champagne producing town. You can also enjoy the lovely scenic town of Chalon-sur-Champagne and the picturesque surrounding countryside. Within Epernay you can visit:
- Moet & Chandon - this champagne house resides within a huge mock Renaissance mansion and has cellars that stretch for 28km underground.
- Mercier- is almost adjacent to Moet & Chandon on the Avenue de Champagne and can take visitors through the never-ending chalky caves on an electric train.
- De Castellane offers a more personalized tour and is situated on the Avenue de Verdun.
Day 5
Depart l'Epine in the morning and drive back to Calais (approximately 320km) for the return Channel crossing to Dover.
What's Included:
- Return crossing with P&O ferries Dover-Calais
- 4 nights' accommodation as detailed above, in a standard room on bed and breakfast
- A free tour of the G.H Martel Champagne House in Reims
- A bottle of Champagne in your hotel room in Reims
- A guide book and map
- For peak travel by P&O or travel by Eurotunnel, supplements may apply
Distances from Calais: Reims 270km, L'Epine 327km
Call To Book This Tour
Please call a member of our sales team on 0845 330 2084
