Budget Champagne & Heritage Exploration in Reims

Walk through central Reims to admire Gothic architecture, tour historic Champagne cellars, and explore local shopping streets.

1. 08:30|09:15
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Waida & Fils

   08:30 – 09:15

   Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee at a popular traditional bakery in central Reims.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Reims City Walking Tour

   09:30 – 11:00

   Take a guided walk past key historical sites and plazas around the city center.

   • entryFree
3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims

   11:15 – 12:15

   Visit the famous High Gothic cathedral where French kings were traditionally crowned.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Le Boulingrin

   12:30 – 13:30

   Stop for a relaxed French lunch in the lively Boulingrin district.

5. 14:00|17:00
   

   Sightseeing

   100% Champagne LOVER Tour: Tastings in 4 best Champagne houses & 1 UNESCO cellar

   14:00 – 17:00

   Sample wines across four Champagne houses and explore a UNESCO-listed underground cellar network.

   • entryINR 200135
6. 17:15|18:30
   

   Shopping

   Place Drouet d’Erlon Shopping

   17:15 – 18:30

   Stroll through the main pedestrian promenade lined with shops, cafes, and boutiques.

7. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at L'Épicerie Au Bon Manger

   19:30 – 20:45

   Dine on local cold cuts, artisanal cheeses, and regional dishes in a relaxed bistro setting.

8. 21:00|22:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Reims Opera House Performance

   21:00 – 22:30

   Attend an evening cultural show at the historic opera house in central Reims.

   • entryFree

Combine morning market browsing and Art Deco library visits with an afternoon tasting masterclass in Hautvillers.

1. 08:30|09:15
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Café du Palais

   08:30 – 09:15

   Start the morning with coffee and breakfast amidst Art Deco interior decor.

2. 09:30|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Les Halles du Boulingrin Market

   09:30 – 10:45

   Browse regional produce, cheeses, and local artisanal goods at the covered market hall.

3. 11:00|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Carnegie Library of Reims Visit

   11:00 – 12:00

   Explore the historic Carnegie public library, noted for its fine Art Deco architecture.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Restaurant Le Parc Les Crayères

   12:30 – 13:45

   Enjoy seasonal French dishes in a parkland restaurant setting.

5. 14:00|16:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Hautvillers Masterclass Champagne with a well-known winemaker

   14:00 – 16:30

   Travel to the birthplace of Champagne in Hautvillers for an educational winemaker masterclass.

   • entryINR 20603
6. 16:45|18:15
   

   Outdoor

   Reims Mountain Regional Natural Park

   16:45 – 18:15

   Walk along forested paths and scenic lookout points overlooking rolling vineyards.

7. 18:30|19:25
   

   Sightseeing

   Taittinger Champagne House Visit

   18:30 – 19:25

   Tour chalk cellars originally excavated during the Gallo-Roman era.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Brasserie du Boulingrin

   19:30 – 20:45

   Taste traditional French brasserie fare near the historic market hall.

Cycle through countryside vineyards before creating your own Champagne bottle and touring underground chalk cellars.

1. 08:30|09:15
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Boulangerie Banette

   08:30 – 09:15

   Grab quick espresso and fresh croissants before heading to the trails.

2. 09:30|12:00
   

   Outdoor

   Vineyard Cycling Adventure

   09:30 – 12:00

   Ride bicycles through gentle countryside trails connecting historic wine villages.

3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at L'Aduis

   12:30 – 13:30

   Refuel with budget-friendly local French bistro specials.

4. 14:00|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Champagne Lamiable: Make your own Champage bottle !

   14:00 – 16:00

   Learn the bottling process and assemble your own custom Champagne bottle with a local producer.

   • entryINR 8241
5. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pommery Champagne House Tour

   16:15 – 17:45

   Walk through grand underground galleries holding contemporary art installations inside chalk cellars.

   • entryFree
6. 18:00|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Place Drouet d’Erlon Shopping

   18:00 – 19:15

   Explore city center shops for souvenirs and local Champagne gifts.

7. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Le Jardin Les Crayères

   19:30 – 20:45

   Dine on seasonal French fare in a modern conservatory setting.

8. 21:00|22:30
   

   Food

   Sweet Moment Champagne Tour

   21:00 – 22:30

   Conclude the day with a guided dessert and Champagne pairing experience.

9. —
   

   Sightseeing

   Reims Opera House Performance

   • entryFree

Take a excursion to the World War I battlefields of Verdun before returning to explore civic monuments and local parks.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at L'Amuse Bouche

   08:00 – 08:45

   Eat a hearty morning meal of coffee, bread, and jams.

2. 09:00|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Private Tour of the Verdun 1916 Battlefields from Reims

   09:00 – 12:15

   Travel east to tour historic trenches, memorials, and key sites of the 1916 Battle of Verdun.

   • entryINR 52977
3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Café de la Paix

   12:30 – 13:30

   Enjoy classic French brasserie lunches in downtown Reims.

4. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims

   14:00 – 15:15

   Revisit the cathedral grounds to examine the intricate exterior carvings and stained glass windows.

   • entryFree
5. 15:30|16:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Carnegie Library of Reims Visit

   15:30 – 16:30

   Spend quiet time exploring the historic reading rooms and architectural details.

   • entryFree
6. 16:45|18:00
   

   Shopping

   Les Halles du Boulingrin Market

   16:45 – 18:00

   Pick up afternoon snacks and artisan specialty food items.

7. 18:15|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Reims Mountain Regional Natural Park

   18:15 – 19:15

   Take an early evening walk along the edge of the regional forest reserve.

8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Le Cul de Poule

   19:30 – 20:45

   Enjoy modern French cooking featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Capture memories with a professional photo session, cycle surrounding vineyards, and visit world-renowned Champagne houses.

1. 08:30|09:15
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Pâtisserie Grandjean

   08:30 – 09:15

   Sample fresh local tarts and morning coffee at an established bakery.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Reims City Walking Tour

   09:30 – 11:00

   Walk through quiet morning streets to view historic city gates and public squares.

   • entryFree
3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Professional Photographer Champagne (@ivetta_photos)

   11:15 – 12:15

   Join a professional photo session at scenic locations across central Reims and nearby vineyards.

   • entryINR 29432
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Brasserie Le Continental

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on traditional French lunches at a central square restaurant.

5. 14:00|16:30
   

   Outdoor

   Vineyard Cycling Adventure

   14:00 – 16:30

   Enjoy a final bike excursion through scenic rural paths surrounding Reims.

6. 16:45|18:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Taittinger Champagne House Visit

   16:45 – 18:00

   Conclude your wine tours with a final tasting inside historic chalk cellars.

   • entryFree
7. 18:15|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Place Drouet d’Erlon Shopping

   18:15 – 19:15

   Pick up last-minute gifts and regional souvenirs along the main pedestrian strip.

8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at The Wise

   19:30 – 20:45

   Celebrate the trip with a relaxed dinner featuring French dishes and Champagne pairings.